This year, we celebrated Friendsgiving on Saturday after Thanksgiving. It was a great time with old and new friends, giving thanks, and enjoying delicious food potluck style. Now that it’s officially December, we are turning our thoughts to Christmastime and decorating for winter events.
We will switch out our Fall wreath to the Christmas wreath made for us by a dear friend. And we’ll sprinkle little touches here and there, including snowflake stamped glassware. We’re also thinking of easy decor items we can make with pieces we already have.
If you are like us and planning events over the next few weeks, easy and time saving decor pieces are must haves in decorating for the holidays. And we have got a great idea for you: a Festive Christmas Centerpiece you can make in 5 minutes!
Items to make this Festive Christmas Centerpiece:
1 see through bowl or vase
1 battery operated light pack (ideally remote operated)
10-12 shatterproof ornaments
5-7 color contrasting decorative items – we used snowflakes
1-3 greenery picks
1-2 statement decor items – we used a silver star
How to make:
- Wind your lights so they look like a bird’s nest and place in the bottom of the bowl
- Place shatterproof ornaments on top of the lights, alternating colors if multi-colored
- Wedge in snowflakes or decorative pieces
- Add greenery as a focal piece along with 1-2 additional decorative stars or pieces of your choosing
And that’s it! You can personalize this centerpiece to your own theme and colors. Plus, you can create larger or smaller versions to place in other areas that need a little sparkle.
Planning a holiday party? Make sure to read our post on 5 tips for a smoother planning process!