Whether you’re looking to bring the colors of fall inside or you want to spruce up your Thanksgiving table, there are plenty of ways to add autumnal color to your home. Karen Walker of Hedge Fine Blooms suggests starting with seasonal flowers. “I really like the fan cockscomb and coral cockscomb, and of course the ever-amazing dahlia,” she said. “You can’t go wrong with dahlias -- they’re beautiful.” She also advises incorporating lisianthus, hypericum, and spirea, as well as dried flowers and leaves, and fruits like Lady Apples or grapes.
For presentation, you can use any vessel from simple vases to statement pieces, particularly ones that are special to the family or are visually interesting with textural components. If you want to keep things simple on your Thanksgiving table, she says that filling bud vases is an elegant approach. And if you’re looking to let someone else do the arranging, Hedge Fine Blooms is happy to do the work. “People can bring a container to us to fill -- it brings us a lot of joy and it’s really fun,” she said.
While colors like taupe, brown, yellow, and orange are most commonly associated with the season, Walker says that other colors will work well, too. She suggests turning to jewel tones, mauve, or a rich, deep pink to add non-traditional colors that still capture the season.
Finally, in addition to floral arrangements, add warm fall ambiance throughout the home by incorporating autumnal flowers into wreaths or swags. Using a combination of dried and fresh flowers and other elements will channel autumn while keeping the presentation fresh.