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Gold Thanksgiving Centerpiece

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Beachy Gold Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Gold Thanksgiving Centerpiece

One day when I was in my garage, a bowl of shells caught my eye. I’m always gathering things that I think MIGHT be used for something else… one day. I know it drives my husband crazy but I can’t stand to toss out something that could be used in a different way.

Shells

Back to the shells. I’m not even sure which summer they are from but I started thinking about all the cool things I could do with them. Then I found a piece of driftwood and I got to work on a Thanksgiving tabletop idea. There were some Thanksgiving memories inspiring me.

Supplies: Clam Shells (I used 3), a piece of driftwood, gold spray paint, vanilla bath salts, small candles, large leaves (real or faux) and a piece of lace or ribbon. You may also want to use hot glue for the lace.

Gold Thanksgiving Centerpiece

First, I spray painted three good-sized shells gold.

Gold Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Then I added some vanilla bath salts to give the feeling of sand. Of course you could just use sand instead!

Gold Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Then I added some small white candles.

Gold Thanksgiving Centerpiece

And faux leaves and rested them on the driftwood.

Gold Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Finally, I placed them on driftwood and glue on a piece of lace to give it a romantic feel.

I spent most of my childhood and some of my early adulthood celebrating Thanksgiving in the San Juan Islands. My grandparents had a cabin, and at Thanksgiving all of their family (three sibling, spouses and their kids) would all cram into the little house for the weekend.

This would have been a perfect centerpiece for one of those Thanksgivings. Although they felt crowded and chaotic at the time, in retrospect, I wouldn’t trade them for anything. And I guess that’s what the holiday is about… reflecting and feeling grateful.

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  1. Judith says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I love love the gold! What a beautiful way to add sparkle without too much bling!

    Reply
    • Malia says

      November 15, 2014 at 7:44 am

      Thanks so much Judith!

      Reply
  2. Kelly Hedgespeth of Simply Kelly Designs says

    November 14, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    These centerpieces look amazing! The gold shells are a wonderful touch especially for anyone who decorates in a nautical theme.

    Reply
    • Malia says

      November 15, 2014 at 7:44 am

      Thanks Kelly! You are a sweetheart! xo

      Reply
  3. Jenny Marie says

    November 18, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    Wow! That look like a centerpiece that you would find at West Elm! I would love it if you would share a post on my Meet Up Monday Blog Party!
    Jenny Marie
    https://jennymaire.blogspot.com/search/label/Meet%20Up%20Monday

    Reply
  4. Kimberly says

    November 22, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    What a lovely idea! Pinned and tweeted. Lou Lou Girls

    Reply

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