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Yep, it’s snuck up on you — tomorrow is the big day — Thanksgiving! Don’t panic, you can still put together a show-stopping centerpiece using materials you can pick up at the grocery store or find in your own backyard.

Soooo pretty, this arrangement gets its punch by contrasting colors. Hit the floral aisle to select blooms in complementary colors, like dark red and bright green. Here, we used burgundy cockscomb, dahlias and calla lilies paired with chartreuse spider mums and lotus seed pods: 

No flowers needed; head outdoors to gather long bare branches for a sculptural statement:

Or opt for traditional elegance with a tightly bunched arrangement that mixes ranunculus, roses and sprays of greenery. Tip: Customize a pre-made grocery store bouquet by mixing in fall greenery from your backyard, like ’Autumn Joy’ sedum or Scotch Heather:

For a low, rustic centerpiece, line the table’s center with candles, seed pods and pinecones:

Or fill a stoneware jug with one high-impact bloom, like sunflowers:

Need more last-minute help? Download one of our (free!) Thanksgiving printables for easy decorations, cupcake labels, invites, place cards and more.

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