A Rosemary Thanksgiving Touch
Marc J. Sievers
Thanksgiving for my family has always been a holiday when everyone comes together and truly celebrates one another and what we are thankful for: Each other! Sitting together around the dinner table during Thanksgiving has always been a time for catching up, laughter, and walking down memory lane. This year I wanted to add a special touch to the table that could be easily created with supplies from our local grocer (or even your yard).
Rosemary Napkin
Enchanted Pumpkin
As I thought about what to create I wanted to focus on some essence of Thanksgiving (and the Autumn season) and I realized that for me it is rosemary! I devised two place setting accents that will evoke the aromas of Thanksgiving and the colors of Fall; fresh rosemary napkin rings and enchanted pumpkins!
The following are the instructions for you to easily add a bit of rustic glamour to your holiday table, as well! They are simple, easy, inexpensive and oh-so-chic! Here's what you need:
Rosemary Napkin Rings
Supplies
(List is for one napkin ring; multiply for however many place settings you wish to set.)
2 fresh sprigs of Rosemary (each about 7 inches long)
Green floral wire (1 piece approximately 6 inches long)
Jute twine (1 piece approximately 4 inches long)
1 small pine cone (an acorn will also work)
Glittered floral/wreath pick (preferably in rust or autumnal color)
Hot glue gun and extra glue sticks
Directions
Start by stacking the stems of rosemary together. Using the floral wire, wrap the stacked rosemary, end to end, forming a ring.
Apply a small dot of hot glue to the area where the floral wire has been wrapped, and attached one end of the jute twine. Continue to wrap until the wire has been covered. Secure the loose end of the jute twine with another small dot of hot glue.
Cut a 2 inch section of the floral/wreath pick, preferably a section with small leaves, and attach with hot glue to the top of the ring, centered, on top of the jute twine.
Place the pine cone (or acorn), centered on top of the floral decoration.
Thread napkin through and place at each place setting
These fresh rosemary napkins rings will definitely add an unexpected element to any table!
Enchanted Pumpkins
Supplies
(List is for one Enchanted Pumpkin setting; multiply for however many place settings you wish to set.)
1 mini pumpkin
Jute twine (1 piece approximately 6 inches long)
Fresh rosemary (1 piece cut to a two inch length)
Glittered floral/wreath pick (preferably in rust or autumnal color)
Hot glue gun and extra glue sticks
Directions
Start by placing a small dot of hot glue to the end of the rosemary. Attach the jute twine and wrap using about 3 inches of the twine.
Place another small dot of hot glue to the wrapped area and secure the jute twine, creating a “tassel” look.
Tie the other end of the jute twine around the stem of the pumpkin, allowing the tassel to hang about 1 inch, and secure using a simple knot. Cut any excess twine.
Cut a 2 inch section of the floral/wreath pick, preferably a section with small leaves, and attach with hot glue to the top of the pumpkin, just under the stem.
Simple, easy, and elegant! Enchanted pumpkins will delight all of your dinner guests!
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