The Perfect Holiday Table

Thanksgiving is the time when families and friends gather together to celebrate the many blessings that they have enjoyed throughout the year. While originally a celebration of the Pilgrims surviving their first year in America, the tradition has continued and grown. This holiday also officially starts the extended holiday season and the month of madness that follows. With this said, lets prepare a recipe for the Thanksgiving table that we can share with all our friends and family.
With the influence of the harvest in mind, components such as kale, artichokes, rosemary, persimmons, and pomegranates work to convey the harvest feel. Combining these with other more earthy elements create a harmonious presentation. Wheat, broom corn, and pepper berry are all excellent choices. Field grasses add interest as an accent. Green millet, Italian millet, Red garnet bead, and oats are additions that give a more subtle but impactful contribution.
Focal flowers are very important to a floral composition. These are the strong flowers that say ‘look at me first’. Protea, kale, and red rovers are excellent choices. Secondary interest materials such as jester or safari sunset Leucadendron, Yarrow, Matusumoto Asters and Safflower give additional strength and support to the focal interest. Here again is a place to consider adding seasonal interest such as apples, pomegranates, mini pumpkins or gourds. Secure these into the floral foam by inserting 2 wood picks in a V configuration. Slightly squeeze the wide By using two picks, the fruit will not swivel or rotate.
Texture is a major consideration in any floral styling, but during the fall season, it becomes a dramatic addition. Rosemary, feather acacia, and seeded eucalyptus contribute a gray-green addition. Gray is a melding or blending color that helps unite strong colors together. Aussie pine with its feathery foliage has a subtle contribution of color with its orange tips.
While the table presentation is very important, remember the most important part of the table is the family and friends who surround it and share this special day!