Centerpieces

Quite often the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of a centerpiece is a floral arrangement.  These can be costly or require a talent you may not have.  Check your yard to see what is available.  It may surprise you.  There's nothing wrong with dried arrangements during the winter or a couple of random daffodils in a bud vase.  Most grocery stores have some inexpensive flowers like mums or carnations.  If it's a special occasion, a cake may be all you need in the center of the table.  You could also fill a glass pedestal bowl with fresh fruit, some seasonal items, or something that goes with your theme.  Make sure your centerpiece is not too tall.  Guests should be able to see over it easily to make a conversation across the table.  Tie it into your them or the season of the year.

For fall, choose a small hallowed pumpkin or cut off the top of an artificial pumpkin and fill it with mums or dried flowers.  Sprinkle fall leaves on the table.  You could also fill a large Mason jar with candy corn and insert fall silk flowers in it.