Natural Elements Tablescape

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The was posted earlier this month as a guest post for Remodelaholic. 

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Almost everything I used for this tablescape was something that I already had - there were only a few new things I purchased.  Don't you love when you come up with something new out of things you already have?  I first decided on a theme - green, silver, and natural elements, and then started pulling things together.

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The first thing I started with was a burlap table runner.  I won this runner from the lovely Rene of Cottage and Vine - lucky me!  If you would like to make your own, take a look at Rene's tutorial.  Or, if you are lucky, she might have one for you in her Etsy shop.  I think burlap is just the perfect base for so many looks - it looks great with everything and was a perfect start for the natural elements I wanted to incorporate.

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Glass hurricanes are a versatile accent piece to have on hand.  They are inexpensive, come in many sizes, and will work with any decor.  I use mine all the time for so many different things.  You can usually find these at Marshall's or TJ Maxx between $6 - $12.

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To fill the vases, I used a bag of moss from the craft store, mini grapevine wreaths, and candles.  I soaked the grapevine wreaths in water overnight.  The next day I was able to pull them apart and shape them how I wanted to fit in the vases.

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Decorating with succulent plants is easy and inexpensive.  Succulents are low maintenance and will be around long after you are finished with your tablescape.  I put these in little metal containers and filled the top with moss.

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I really like how this tablescape would work in any season.

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Adding votive candles around your centerpieces will add a little sparkle to your entire table.  Everyone likes a little candle light at a dinner party, right?

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A photo from my tablescape is featured on HGTV.com!  It is included in a gallery called "15 Easy Centerpieces For Any Dinner Party".  You can see it right here.  Thank you HGTV.com!
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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!  My sister is coming into town and we are heading up to East Lansing on Saturday to see our Spartans take on Illinois.  GO GREEN!  We are also having a belated birthday celebration - I turned 34 last Friday.  Not sure how I feel about 34....It doesn't quite have the same ring as 33.  And it sounds so much older somehow!
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