Add some simple and affordable winter decor to your home with your own DIY centerpiece made with greenery and pinecones.
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Welcome Winter Blog Hop
Today, I’m thrilled to be participating in the Welcome Winter Blog Hop hosted by Cecilia at My Thrift Store Addiction. If you are visiting directly from Cecilia’s blog, welcome, and thank you for joining me here. Didn’t you just love her gorgeous tablescape?
If you are new to MWLS, here is a little bit more about me. I’m Jen. A born and raised Nebraska gal living the good life with my husband and two daughters in the middle of the heartland. At Midwest Life and Style, you’ll find a little bit of everything, including, affordable home decor, made from scratch recipes, and inspiration for everyday living.
DIY Centerpiece With Greenery and Pinecones
Recently, I shared a few tips for how to style your home for winter. Like how to use simple things such as greenery and pinecones in your decor to make any space feel cozy. If there is one thing this past year has taught me, it is just how important it is to have a comfy, cozy, and calming place to call home.
When it comes to winter decor, greenery and pinecones are some of my top go-to’s and the inspiration for today’s post. A DIY centerpiece! Except for the fresh pine branches, I created this centerpiece with things I already had on hand. It was an easy way to add a little touch of winter to our home. Keep reading to get my tutorial and learn how to make your own DIY centerpiece with greenery and pinecones.
Supplies
- A basket or tray
- Candles. I just shopped my home to find a few that weren’t being used, but I also love these LED ones. They even come with a remote!
- Fresh greens. I purchased two bundles from Trader Joe’s for $10. If you are lucky enough to have some pine trees nearby, you can just snip a few branches and get your greenery for free.
- Pinecones. Collect them from your yard, or purchase some from a craft store.
Directions
1. Select Your Base
Choose an object to make the base of your centerpiece. Just about anything will work. A tray, a dough bowl, an old vintage platter, or a basket like this one.
2. Add Candles
Place a few candles in the middle of the centerpiece. You can find inexpensive pillar candles at the dollar store, or LED candles are a great option too.
3. Add Some Greenery
Starting at the ends of your base, add a few snips of greenery. Then, continue to add more greens as you work your way around the centerpiece. Be sure to tuck pieces of greenery in between the candles too, to help add height and extra fullness.
4. Layer In Pinecones
Next, begin to layer in a few pinecones. I used some old cinnamon-scented ones that I found stashed away in a tote of Christmas decor. I also mixed in a few snow-covered pinecones that I repurposed from the pots that were on my Christmas porch.
5. Add More Greenery
Continue to add snips of greenery to fluff and fill in any holes until it is done.
That’s it! A simple and beautiful DIY centerpiece with greenery and pinecones in less than 10 minutes.
I love the natural look, and the snowy pinecones add that little extra wintry touch.
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Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today! As always, if you make your own DIY centerpiece, I’d love to see it. Just tag me on Instagram, or leave a comment and tell me all about it. If you enjoyed this post, you can subscribe and join me to stay up to date on all of the latest decor, recipes, and DIYs. You can also find me on Facebook, and Pinterest. There you’ll see more of our home and a little glimpse into what life is like here in the Midwest.
Next, be sure to go visit Rita at Panoply to see how she styled her home for winter. And don’t forget to check out the posts from all of the bloggers on the Welcome Winter Blog Hop linked below.
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It looks lovely! I too love the natural vegetation in the arrangement but found it died off (no wate) quite quickly when I tried it. How long do yours last?
Thank you, Audrey. Mine lasted about two weeks before things started to get dried and brown. Having all the greenery contained to the basket though, made it easy to pull out the pinecones and then toss when it was time.
What a simple yet statement-making centerpiece! I love using natural elements in my decor too. I like the use of a basket…it adds another layer of texture. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much, Rachel!
Oh this is so pretty! I used faux greenery for my dough bowl arrangement, but now I want to forage for some fresh winter evergreens! I actually have a similar basket in my kitchen, maybe I will do another display with evergreens and candles!
So beautiful and so fun hopping with you!
Thank you so much, Amber. I enjoyed seeing your beautiful winter home and how you incorporated everything. So gorgeous!
This winter centerpiece is beyond gorgeous, Jen! I love the way you’ve used the candles, fresh greenery, and the snowy pinecones too. They’re perfection! Hugs and happy weekend, CoCo
Thank you for your kind comments, CoCo. Happy weekend to you as well!
Jen!! I love this winter centerpiece!! Its gorgeous and looks so simple to put together!! Also…my favorite kind of centerpieces are ones that can easily be moved to make space for BOARD GAMES!!!! hahaha Have a great weekend friend!
Thank you, Aliya. This centerpiece was so easy to make and definitely easily moveable for family game nights. 😉
This is so pretty, Jen. Love this look in Jan, and I especially love the additional texture of the basket. Think I need to start shopping Trader Joe’s; those greens are beautiful! Always enjoy your beautiful photography:)
That is so kind of you. Thank you, Lora. And yes, TJ’s always has the best selection of affordable, seasonal florals.
I always love seeing a gorgeous centerpiece idea that is just as easy to create. Thank you for sharing, I can’t wait to try this. So fun to be hopping with you my friend!
Thank you, Kim. I can’t wait to hop over to Shiplap and Shells and see more of your beautiful home. Thank you for stopping by today!
Wow, I love this and seems simple too! Winter decorating is my favorite!
It is super simple, and fun to put together. Thank you!
Jennifer I love the centerpiece. It looks so pretty! And looks beautiful in your home. Centerpieces are so fun to make. xoxo
They are, aren’t they? And this one was so easy to make too. Thank you, Stacy!
Jen your centerpiece turned out so pretty! If that basket of yours ever goes missing…it wasn’t me! Pinned!
Awe…thank you, friend. Isn’t the basket great? It was a clearance find from Hobby Lobby a few years back. It is HUGE so doesn’t get used too often, but I thought this was the perfect way to put it to good use.😉
What a beautiful centerpiece – and so perfect for the winter months. Your step by step instructions make it look so easy and attainable. Thanks for sharing! Great to hop with you!
Shelley
Thank you so much, Shelley. It really is super simple and there is no wrong way to do it! Can’t wait to check out your beautiful winter home.
Jen, what a gorgeous centerpiece and I love your simple tutorial! Your home looks cozy and inviting for winter. Pinned & will be sharing on IG later. Happy winter, Friend! Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you, Cecilia. I appreciate it and am so happy to be touring with you. Thank you for all of your hard work organizing this fun group!
Jen, your centerpiece is lush and gorgeous! Oh, how I wish we had a TJ’s! My winter green sources have been mostly foraged ones, but I was fortunate to have won a really nice centerpiece late in December that has lasted this long! It’s a pleasure hopping along with you on Cecilia’s invitation. Happy winter!
Thank you very much, Rita. Yes, I was very lucky to get the greenery. The cashier told me it was some of the last for the season! I’m so glad you got a beautiful centerpiece to enjoy as well.