Anyone else already thinking about their holiday tablescapes? Because Catherine Zeta-Jones has just given us all the Thanksgiving inspiration we could ever need.
The actor recently shared a glimpse of her and Michael Douglas’s Thanksgiving decor, and it’s the kind of rustic autumnal display that makes you want to invite everyone over for dinner; think warm orange foliage, miniature pumpkins, natural branches and a gorgeous leafy garland.
It’s the same sort of wonderfully unfussy vibe as Michelle Obama’s twig tree, and you don’t need a celebrity-sized decorating budget to recreate the look. In fact, I’d argue that some of the prettiest ingredients might already be growing in your backyard.
How To Recreate Catherine Zeta-Jones’s Thanksgiving Decor
Catherine Zeta-Jones is one of those stars attached to countless big projects, from Wednesday to Chicago to America’s Sweethearts. Still, though, she remains wonderfully down-to-earth… and even takes the time to make her own fall decor, too!
‘A little DIY in anticipation of Thanksgiving,’ she captioned a photo of her table on Instagram. ‘I love this up coming holiday, my kids are home from college and I can’t wait!!!’
Keen to give it a go for yourself? Well, it’s easy enough; all you really need to focus on is bringing the beauty of your autumnal garden indoors.
1. Start With Colorful Foliage
First things first, head outside and gather a selection of autumn leaves in warm shades of orange, red, bronze and gold. Maple and oak leaves are particularly lovely, but don’t overlook interesting branches and seasonal greenery, either.
Make like Catherine Zeta-Jones and try using a mixture of different leaf shapes and sizes because it gives the arrangement a more natural, gathered-from-the-garden feel. Then, you can lay the foliage directly along the middle of the table, creating a loose runner that you can build the rest of your decorations around.
Something like the Oasis Forage Floral Create Kit on Amazon could help with this.
This clever little foraging kit has everything you need to get started on crafting your own fall decorations.
Whatever you do, just make sure anything you collect is clean and free from pests. And if you’re gathering from outside your garden, always check that you’re allowed to collect it.
2. Add Miniature Pumpkins Or Gourds
You can’t have a Thanksgiving centerpiece without pumpkins, can you? And Catherine Zeta-Jones’s rustic look is a lovely reminder that you don’t need enormous pumpkins to make an impact.
I’d choose a mixture of orange, cream and green varieties, placing them at intervals along the foliage. Try grouping a few together rather than spacing everything out too evenly. That slightly imperfect arrangement is what makes the whole thing feel so charming.
If you’ve grown your own ornamental gourds, even better! They’re a wonderful way to give your Thanksgiving decorations a personal touch.
3. Finish With Twigs, Texture, And Candles
Now for my favorite part: the finishing touches! Honestly, a few interesting branches, seedheads or pinecones will add height and texture to the arrangement, and I particularly love the idea of incorporating dried ornamental grasses, which bring movement and a lovely natural softness to the display.
Then, make like Catherine Zeta-Jones and add small votive candles or LED tealights between the pumpkins and foliage. The warm glow will make the whole table feel wonderfully inviting once the evening draws in.
Shop Thanksgiving Table Must-Haves:
What I love about Catherine Zeta Jones’s rustic decorations is that they remind us how much beauty there is to be found in the changing seasons!
You don’t need elaborate floral arrangements or expensive accessories to make a Thanksgiving table feel specia; all it takes is a handful of colorful leaves, a few little pumpkins and some carefully chosen garden finds . Now if you’ll excuse me, I think I’ll be heading out to the backyard with a basket before all those beautiful fall leaves disappear!
