7 Simple Coffee Table Centerpieces You Can Make With Foraged Greenery & Dried Fruit

You do not need to spend a lot of money to make your coffee table look amazing this holiday season. Some of the prettiest winter decorations are waiting right outside your door or sitting in your kitchen pantry.

Using foraged greenery and dried fruit is a classic, cozy trend that makes your home smell wonderful. Best of all, these natural pieces are easy to put together in just a few minutes.

Here are 7 simple coffee table centerpieces you can make yourself.

1. The Classic Wooden Bowl Mix

Grab a wide wooden bowl and fill the bottom with fresh pine or cedar clippings. Tuck a handful of dried orange slices and whole pinecones right into the branches.

This centerpiece looks effortless and takes less than two minutes to make. It also adds a warm, rustic touch to any living room.

2. Floating Cranberry & Greenery Jars

Fill a clear glass mason jar or vase halfway with water. Drop in a few sprigs of rosemary or evergreen, then add a handful of fresh cranberries so they float to the top.

Place a small floating tea light candle on the water. When you light it at night, the red berries and green leaves will glow.

3. A Simple Candle Ring

Place a chunky white or cream pillar candle in the middle of a small plate. Wrap a few flexible cedar or eucalyptus branches around the base of the candle.

Scatter dried apple slices and star anise pods on top of the greenery. Just remember to keep the branches trimmed away from the open flame.

4. The Thrifted Pitcher Bouquet

Find a pretty ceramic pitcher or an old glass bottle at a thrift store. Fill it with water and arrange a mix of taller winter branches, like pine, fir, and holly.

Tie a thin piece of twine or velvet ribbon around the neck of the pitcher. Hang two dried orange slices from the ribbon for a sweet, handmade detail.

5. Stacked Books With a Mini Garland

Stack two or three hardcover books in the center of your coffee table. Lay a short piece of evergreen branch across the top book.

Add a few dried blood orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and a small brass candle holder. This gives your table nice height without blocking your view of the TV.

6. The Tiered Tray Display

If you have a small two-tiered tray, it is the perfect spot for natural winter decor. Put fresh greenery and pinecones on the bottom tier to create a full base.

On the top tier, display smaller items like dried lemon slices, walnuts in the shell, and a mini scented candle.

7. Glass Cloche With Winter Treasures

A glass cloche (a bell-shaped glass cover) instantly makes simple items look like fancy art. Place a small bed of moss or pine needles on a wooden coaster or small plate.

Set a few dried citrus slices, a pinecone, and a tiny string of fairy lights on top, then cover it with the glass dome.

A Quick Tip for Foraging

Always wash your outdoor branches in cool water and shake them dry before bringing them inside. This clears away any dust or tiny bugs so your centerpiece stays fresh and clean on your coffee table. Make sure not to pick up anything poisonous or anything that could irritate your skin.