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Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on November 14, 2011
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Birch logs, moss, pheasant feathers, moss-covered branches, deer antlers, and roses.
Birch logs, moss, pheasant feathers, moss-covered branches, deer antlers, and roses.

Capital Décor and Events, Beltsville, MD Photograph by Freed Photography

Kale, blaze mums, bittersweet, dusty miller, hydrangeas, and seeded eucalyptus.
Kale, blaze mums, bittersweet, dusty miller, hydrangeas, and seeded eucalyptus.

Amy Potter of Country Way, Middleburg, VA Photograph by Emme Wynn

Roses, lilies, mokara orchids, pumpkins, Chinese lanterns, asters, cattails, amaryllis, and bittersweet.
Roses, lilies, mokara orchids, pumpkins, Chinese lanterns, asters, cattails, amaryllis, and bittersweet.

Greenworks Florist, DC Photograph by Greenworks Florist

Antique hydrangeas, dahlias, roses, spray roses, berzillia berries, wild daisies, and seasonal foliage in a twig basket.
Antique hydrangeas, dahlias, roses, spray roses, berzillia berries, wild daisies, and seasonal foliage in a twig basket.

Heavenly Hydrangeas, McLean, VA Photograph by Susie Poneman

Hydrangeas, black magic roses, dahlias, amaranthus, oak leaves, and seeded eucalyptus arranged in a pumpkin.
Hydrangeas, black magic roses, dahlias, amaranthus, oak leaves, and seeded eucalyptus arranged in a pumpkin.

Helen Olivia, Alexandria Photograph by Craig Noah

Large and mini hydrangeas, cymbidium orchids, jade roses, Granny Smith apples, limes, dried lotus pods, and pheasant feathers.
Large and mini hydrangeas, cymbidium orchids, jade roses, Granny Smith apples, limes, dried lotus pods, and pheasant feathers.

Helen Olivia, Alexandria Photograph by Mike Kircher

Hydrangeas, vendella roses, Sahara roses, white hypericum berries, dahlias, and cream stock, with accents of seeded eucalyptus in a silver footed bowl.
Hydrangeas, vendella roses, Sahara roses, white hypericum berries, dahlias, and cream stock, with accents of seeded eucalyptus in a silver footed bowl.

Petal’s Edge Floral Design, Alexandria Photograph by Rodney Bailey

Topiary of dried wheat banded with satin ribbon.
Topiary of dried wheat banded with satin ribbon.

Petal’s Edge Floral Design, Alexandria Photograph by John DeWald

Hydrangeas, carnations, kale, and cauliflower in a vase filled with citrus fruits, carrots, and eggplant.
Hydrangeas, carnations, kale, and cauliflower in a vase filled with citrus fruits, carrots, and eggplant.

Philippa Tarrant Floral Design, DC Photograph by Philippa Tarrant

Hydrangeas, calla lilies, artichokes, wheat, curly willow, circus roses, fiddlehead ferns, and mokara orchids.
Hydrangeas, calla lilies, artichokes, wheat, curly willow, circus roses, fiddlehead ferns, and mokara orchids.

Philippa Tarrant Floral Design, DC Photograph by Philippa Tarrant

Dogwood foliage, rosehips, cymbidium orchids, and gold strike protea in a bronze urn, surrounded by heirloom pumpkins.
Dogwood foliage, rosehips, cymbidium orchids, and gold strike protea in a bronze urn, surrounded by heirloom pumpkins.

Shelly Bagdasian of B Floral Event Design, DC Photograph by Scott Bagdasian of B Floral and Event Design

Roses, gloriosa orchids, goldenrod, ruscus, billy balls, and kangaroo grass.
Roses, gloriosa orchids, goldenrod, ruscus, billy balls, and kangaroo grass.

Tierra Floral Design, Bethesda Photograph by Tierra Floral Design

James Story orchids, bamboo, horsetail, safari sunset, pincushion proteas, mokara orchids, hydrangeas, dahlias, and monstera leaves.
James Story orchids, bamboo, horsetail, safari sunset, pincushion proteas, mokara orchids, hydrangeas, dahlias, and monstera leaves.

Volanni, DC Photograph by Volanni

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