DIY Decorations for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving decorating – like dinner – is all about celebrating the bounty of the harvest season while still reflecting the holiday’s simple message. Simple pleasures like sweet, crisp apples, brightly-colored Indian corn, and changing leaves all signify that the crisp air of autumn will soon be replaced by the winter chill. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving outdoors or simply looking to welcome your guests with some seasonal color, décor should be simple yet stunning. Best of all, these easy-to-make DIY outdoor decorating projects will help hosts top their tables, trim their windowsills and deck their doors without cutting too much into precious culinary prep time.

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DIY Tip #1: Spruce up a wooden fence or backyard wall with this Indian corn garland.

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Image via Midwest Living.

 

DIY Tip #2: Bring a splash of color to your front door with this wreath made of Chinese Lanterns and vines.

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Image via Better Homes and Gardens.

DIY Tip #3: Add a rustic touch to an outdoor dinner table with this runner made of twigs.

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Image via HGTV. 

DIY Tip #4: Group pumpkins together to make a striking, monochromatic centerpiece.

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Image via Jaimee Rose.

DIY Tip #5: Build a simple terrarium for a unique table topper.

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Image via Midwest Living.

DIY Tip #6: Add some mood lighting to dinner with these pumpkin candles.

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Image via Hello Natural