With the holidayS kicking into high gear, get a leg up on the festive season by making your own versatile decorative pumpkin centerpiece. Take a pumpkin or gourde and add some succulents to create a memorable table accent that will wow all of your guests for Thanksgiving and beyond.

• How to make a pumpkin centerpiece:

• MATERIAL:
  • 1 heirloom pumpkin (I used a “Jarrahdale” because I love its dusky blue hue, but any will do)
  • succulents (remove the root balls but leave at least an inch of stem)
  • reindeer or other moss
  • lisianthus
  • broom corn
  • oak or other tree leaves
  • dusty miller leaves
  • bronze fennel seed heads
  • trailing amaranth, dried or fresh
  • mini pumpkins or gourds to match your colors
  • vintage tray or other base
  • floral foam (Oasis)
  • waterproof florist tape
  • Bindwire or basic floral wire
  • scissors
• Instructions:

  Click on over to Design*Sponge to get the entire breakdown of how to make this versatile and beautiful centerpiece!