You don't need fresh flowers or a trip to the craft store to put together a good fall centerpiece. A tray, a few dried botanicals, and something to hold it together will get you most of the way there — and it lasts a lot longer than fresh greenery.
Start With Putka Pods
Putka pods — the small, ridged pods that resemble miniature pumpkins — are the backbone of most rustic fall displays. Anyhearth Pumpkin Spice Potpourri and the Pumpkin Spice Potpourri Bowl Filler both build around them, combined with birch cones and cinnamon sticks for texture.
Build in Layers
Start with a wide, flat tray as your base. Pour in the botanical blend to fill the space, then add height with a few candles or the decorative orbs from the spheres collection. Uneven height reads more natural than a flat, single-layer spread.
Bigger Displays
For a longer table or a bigger tray, the 5 Cup Pumpkin Spice Potpourri Bag gives you enough volume to fill more space without looking sparse.
It Doubles as Fragrance
Unlike a purely decorative centerpiece, a potpourri-based one scents the room as a side effect — no extra candle or spray needed, and the blend usually holds its scent for weeks.
Browse more blends in the potpourri collection to find the right base for your table.
