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There is nothing like a seasonal centerpiece to really complete your harvest tablescape. Just remember to keep it low, 12 inches high or less. That way your guests can still converse comfortably and the centerpiece won't get in the way. If you decide that your want something spectacular ann tall, have a side table nearby so you can shift the arrangement before seating. |
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In November, mountains of squashes, pumpkins and gourds are easy to find at produce stands, farmer's markets, and grocery stores. They come in many shapes and sizes, from pear to doughnut, basketball to golfball. We look for firm, heavy produce with few blemishes, but we do prefer odd forms. Try arranging several sizes and shapes together, with candles of different sizes and colors in each. The small decorative gourds are easy to hollow out for tea candles. The day before making your centerpiece, clean the produce with soap and water, dry, and give it a nice shine with a bit of vegetable oil rubbed on with a clean rag.
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You'll need a pumpkin, gourd or squash, marker, candles (we like Hanukkah candles because of their size, but you can adapt the directions for tapers, votives, or columns), a sharp knife, screw driver or drill bit just smaller than the diameter of your candles; pine cones, dried flowers, nuts, or Indian corn.
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Mark dots where you want candles spacing them out evenly on the top of the pumpkin.
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Cut, punch or drill holes, making sure not to cut all the way through to the hollow center, unless you're using very tall column candles. Be careful using tall tapers. As they get smaller towareds the top, the holes will be too big, and the candles will wobble.
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Arrange candles and check to see if they stand straight. If they don't and the holes are slightly too big, you can wrap tape around the base of the candles until they fit snugly.
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Place on a plate to avoid marring table surface, and surround with pine cones, flowers, nuts, corn, etc. Go out in the front yard with the kids for a centerpiece treasure hunt!
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