The count down to gravy and stuffing is SO ON! With only two days to go I’m in a bit of a frenzy trying to stuff crap under beds clean and make everything all warm and inviting for our house full of guests on their way. Like all things I do in life, leaving things to the last minute for Thanksgiving is no exception. So with the help of Floyd, my camera totin’ husband, I thought I would show you how I created a quick centerpiece for Thanksgiving, that can quickly transition into a Christmas holiday look using the same glass jar and some of the same materials. That’s right folks, two looks for the work of one! This jar is pretty large so for me it works best on the kitchen island rather than the dinner table. For those of you not into videos (aka your boss might hear it!) I’ve included the final pics below.
Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Christmas Centerpiece
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I can’t comment because I’m still cracking up (seriously) about the stuffing the stuff under the beds comment – very very funny!
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I love super easy things like this…I throw everything in my jars and call it a decoration!! haha
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Haha, thanks for the inclusion of the photos
They both look super elegant and seem so simple!
I’ve got a lot of crap to stuff under beds tomorrow…
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They both look great!
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Fab! Love them! I’m going to put some coloured baubles in vases this year!! Can’t WAIT til xmas! yippppeeeeee
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Love the colors!
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So easy, but so chic! I love these, they make the perfect centerpiece without a lot of hassle.
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Meg, you are insanely talented… just thought I’d remind you of the obvious!
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
November 23rd, 2010 at 8:45 pm
@Angie, You are hilarious
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SO pretty! Love both!
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Pretty! Get your craft on.
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Great ideas. I love the look!
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This is so terrific! I just bought my cinnamon scented pine cones and wanted to spruce up them a bit. I didn’t even think to do this. Thank you!
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i’m glad you had pics because i’d be in trouble with the videos!
such a lovely decorations though, i really enjoy them! have a wonderful thanksgiving!
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Oh I love the second one, so Christmasy!
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Great idea!! I may have to go over to IKEA to get a glass jar!
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I didn’t really catch what you said – I was fixated on the stuffing everything under the bed – hahahaha!
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Wow, I think I can handle this… even if I’m sometimes crafty-challenged.
Great idea.. the final products were lovely. Great video too! Love the time-lapse effect! Do more 
xx, becs
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
November 23rd, 2010 at 8:47 pm
@Style with Benefits, Thanks and I can get craft challenged too! Simple and easy is always the winner for me!
And we will definitely try to keep the videos coming!
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These are gorgeous!! What an easy way to spruce up the table or mantle for the holidays!
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oooh I can almost taste the stuffing yum!!!
these are gorgeous. I just might have to borrow this idea!
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And then come January and spring, you can fill them with pretty acorns or lemons!
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
November 23rd, 2010 at 8:48 pm
@heather, I love the ideas of lemons!
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I LOVE THIS POST. I can’t believe I never thought of filling a pretty glass jar with seasonal items as a centerpiece — this is genius, Megan!
xo Josie
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Love the image in my head of you stuffing things under beds! Glad it is not just me who does just this, oh and cramming in cupboards until I have to force the door closed.
xx
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
November 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 pm
@Cassie, Don’t forget the junk drawer! Here’s hoping no one goes looking for anything…
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these jars are sooo cute!! i love it!!!!!!
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I love it. The little hints of bright color make it perfect.
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Just lovely! I do something similar with fake snow, pinecones and berries for Christmas. Love your Thanksgiving spin.
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Really perfect and simple! I have a bunch of glass jars like this left over from my wedding, so I could totally do this. Thank you!
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I am OBSESSED with this! Thanks for the amazing tip…xo
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Great ideas! I love how both of them look
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So cute, I love that idea! I think I’m going to have to try this.
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they both look great!! fab ideas! thanks for sharing!
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Those are gorgeous! And as decor inept as I am, even I can do it!
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Great video Megan! They came out great!
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I have a glass vase that I decorate year-round, but I want one of these jars!
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Megan, I love it! Thanks so much for telling me about your site/blog. I just sent the link to my sister!
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They both look amazing, I love ‘em! I’m going to buy a jar next chance I get. Thanks for sharing
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Wow! What a great idea! Easy & beautiful… I’m all over that!!!
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Oh! I really love those!
xoxox
Denalee
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I love this! It’s a great idea for your home or for a present! :d
kiss
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They look great! And I love the fast forward action on the video, it made me laugh!
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I love this idea! They are so cute, especially the Xmas one!!
Have a great Thanksgiving!
XOXO
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Soo cute, LOVE!
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Very pretty!
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You mentioned three of my favorite words in this post: 1) Homegoods, 2) Micheal’s, and 3) inexpensive. Fantastic decorating ideas! I’m totally using this idea this year!!
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They both look fantastic.
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Love it- the jars, the video, and the festive music
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I hope your (both of you!) Thanksgiving went well!
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What a festively fun idea!
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love love love it!
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Pretty color collaborations!
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I just purchased one of these big apothecary jars last week at Home Goods and I bought two boxes of Christmas balls and some beads but am not satisfied with the look so when the weather clears up I’m going back to get some other stuff to put in mine. I emailed a picture of yours that I can use as a guidelines, to my own computer. Hope you don’t mind.
It looks like you might have some small sprigs of decorations in there and some smaller beads than mine. I thought mine would be 2 strands but it is only one large strand. I guess somebody creative needs to do a step-by-step tuitorial on how to fill one and decorate one of thse apothecary jars for the holidays. I like the fact that it could be used as decoration for any holiday or special occassion. Valentine’s Day, Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas
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Hi there! I thought that this was so great that I featured it in my “100 Jolly Christmas Crafts & Decorations”! Have a great day! http://www.aspectacledowl.com/100-christmas-crafts-decorations/
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These are absolutely gorgeous. I have a great apothecary jar for this, but am having trouble figure out exactly what the silver and red balls on the branch are called. We are military overseas and do not have a Michael’s or Hobby Lobby (or an equivalent) nearby so am trying to order offline. Can anyone help me on what exactly to search for? I’m looking at save-on-crafts.com and Hobby Lobby’s online shop with no luck. Thanks so much for any help!
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