How to Make a Christmas Centerpiece with Greenery in 3 Ways
When setting a Christmas table, a simple way to create a centerpiece is to place some greenery like cedar garland across the whole middle of the table and scatter white pillar tables throughout. You could leave it just like that, or you can make it even more festive by adding a few more things! Using the greenery and candles as a base, here is how to make a Christmas centerpiece with greenery in 3 different ways.
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Here is the table with the cedar garland and pillar candles as a base for our 3 Christmas centerpiece ideas.
The garland that I used here is 6 feet long, and I feel that it is a great quality and good price! You can purchase it here.
These flameless pillar candles are skinnier than most, making them a great size for a centerpiece like this. You can purchase the candles here.
3 Christmas Centerpiece Ideas Using Greenery
1. Add Light Up Star Garland and Mini Ball Ornaments
This star garland is my favorite Christmas decor piece this season! This particular one is an Anthro dupe for about half the price, and I am so pleased with the quality. You can purchase the star garland here. You can see the Anthro version here. I used mini white ball ornaments that I had on hand, but here are some similar ones. I think the stars look cute when the lights are both on and off!
2. Add Dried Orange Slices, Star Anise and Pinecones
This look with its natural elements is so beautiful! I had been wanting to use dried orange slices in my Christmas decor for years. I had seen many tutorials that involved putting orange slices in the oven for several hours. It sounds fun and like the house would smell amazing, but I never seemed to find the time!
This year I came across these dried oranges on Amazon! I can’t believe how great they look and smell. So if you are looking for a short cut to use orange slices to decorate for Christmas, go here!
The pinecones are the obvious natural Christmas accent choice, and the star anise is perfect with its natural star shape. You can purchase the star anise here. You can find some pinecones here.
3. Add Plaid Ribbon and Large Jingle Bells
You can obviously use any ribbon, but perhaps I was influenced by the Ralph Lauren Christmas trend that is so popular right now and went with this classic plaid! You can find this exact ribbon here. The bells I used are no longer available, but they are 2 inches wide, and I found some similar ones here.
Such simple additions add so much, especially the color from the ribbon woven through. I love it!
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16 Comments
Molly LaFontaine
LOVE your star lights and the orange slices, this is just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!
Liz
I’m obsessed with these star lights:) Thanks so much!
Chris
These are beautiful! I particularly love the orange and pine cone version. I think I may have to do that for my table this Christmas. Thank you for the ideas!
Liz
I was so excited to find these dried orange slices on Amazon, such a time saver!
Lynne
This is absolutely beautiful! Going to do this for sure. Love how fresh it all looks. Thanks for sharing!!
Liz
Thanks so much! Hope you have a great Christmas!
Annabelle
So festive! Love these ideas.
Liz
Thanks so much! Enjoy the holidays:)
Marta Miatta
I love using natural greenery for my Christmas decor, but I don’t always know how to make it look good! These are amazing and very helpful. I love the one with the dry oranges, so simple and cozy. Thanks for sharing
Liz
So glad you think so, thanks so much!
Sarah
these are all so pretty I can’t decide which one to use for our centerpiece this year!!
Liz
That means a lot, thanks!
Heidi
Your place looks so beautiful and those pretty garlands really make it look special. I love all your ideas here. I think my favorite is the one with the citrus and star anise. Just gorgeous!
Liz
The natural elements add so much! Thanks:)
jamie
This is so elegant, beautiful and just perfect for Christmas. I love the simplicity. We will be making this centerpiece this year!
Liz
Thank you, so glad you like it!