Easy DIY Outdoor Christmas Table Centerpiece With Two Wreaths
An easy DIY outdoor Christmas table centerpiece made by accident: two layered frosted wreaths, a lantern, and velvet poinsettias for a cozy, budget-friendly holiday look.
You know that moment when your decorating plans take a completely unexpected turn, and somehow turn out better than you imagined?
That’s exactly what happened with this year’s outdoor Christmas table centerpiece on our terrace.
It all started with a wreath. Actually two wreaths.
Last year, I had this big, beautiful pinecone wreath hanging on my front door. I really wanted to use it again this year. But not quite like last year. Because, well, that was last year.
I decided to give it a little makeover and a new purpose in life. I brushed on a touch of white paint, just enough to bring out that frosty, snow-dusted look I love so much.
Then I set it down on my outdoor table to see if it could work for some outdoor Christmas decor.
At first, I placed a hurricane lantern with a candle in the middle, but it felt a little… lonely. You know what I mean? Pretty, but not quite magical.
My Two Layered Wreath Outdoor Centerpiece
So I started playing around and, by happy accident, discovered that another smaller wreath fit perfectly inside the larger one.
Serendipity!
The layered look added so much texture and fullness, and the combination made the perfect Christmas outdoor table centerpiece.
To finish it off, I tucked in a few velvet poinsettia flowers (the ones I’d snagged at an after-Christmas sale). I had completely forgotten about them until I stumbled across them while searching for a little something extra. And just like that, the whole look came together, cozy, classic, and a little bit sparkly.
Of course, once the table looked so festive, the rest of the terrace needed some love, too.
I dressed up my white shelves with a red-and-white fabric garland, added lanterns, red decorations, and a vase of faux red berries.
The fabric garland was also a repurpose from a previous year, when I used it in my red and white Christmas kitchen decor.
For a whole table dressed in rustic white with fresh flowers, see my outdoor Christmas table decorations post here.
Then came more lanterns, twinkle lights, and (my favorite) a pair of real vintage ice skates. Can you believe people actually tied those to their shoes to skate? They’re wonderfully worn and add just the right touch of nostalgic charm.
PS. Do you see those frost flowers on the window? Those are handmade with snow spray and a little hack.
So there you have it a simple, layered, and budget-friendly way to dress your outdoor Christmas table that feels warm, welcoming, and full of holiday cheer.
If you try this idea, don’t forget to pin it for later — and share how you decorate your garden terrace for Christmas!
Layer the wreaths, light the lantern, and let the table do the talking.
Merry decorating, friends. May your wreaths always fit perfectly and your candles burn bright.
