Holidays & Entertaining Holidays How To Make an Easy Holiday Centerpiece With Branches - RS.com Your next table decoration could be waiting for you outside in your yard. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 30, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Guests on the way, but your halls haven't been decked? Watch this video to learn how to make a simple yet elegant centerpiece in just minutes. Bonus: It can be stored and used again next year. What You Need Branches (real or artificial)Vase (preferably wide-mouthed)Spray paint in a color of your choice Follow These Steps Collect tree branches: Gather artificial tree branches or the real thing from your backyard. Forgo straight branches for those that have some width to them; they'll look best in the arrangement.Paint branches: In a well-ventilated outdoor space (covered with newspaper, if necessary), carefully coat the branches with spray paint. Try silver, white, or glitter spray paint for a festive look. Tip: If you're painting branches white, use spray primer instead of paint. It covers better, requiring less time and paint to do the job.Display branches in vase: Arrange the branches in a vase, preferably one with a wide mouth so that the branches spread out, and the display appears more full. Start by placing one branch in the right side of the vase, one in the left, and one in the center. Then fill in the empty spaces. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit