This lambs ear garland centerpiece idea is perfect for your fall table decor. Fluffy lambs ear & cotton bolls add texture and interest to any autumn table!
When it comes to seasonal decor, I have a few favorite places to decorate. Number one is, of course, our front porch. Number two is my dining room table. Even though we don’t use the dining room all that often, I have a direct view from my kitchen, so I really do enjoy whatever centerpiece is there. This lambs ear garland centerpiece idea is loosely based on the eucalyptus garland I made last year. The process is a bit different since I used faux lambs ear and the eucalyptus was fresh.
Lambs Ear Garland Assembly
Putting together this lambs ear garland is really quick and easy. Gather your lambs ear, cotton boll garland or stems, and some short pieces of florist wire. The florist wire pieces should be around 5 inches long.
I stood at my dining room table so I could better guage the length of the garland. One by one, I wired the lambs ear stems together, making a long row. The stems will overlap, but don’t overlap the lambs ear.
When the garland is finished, place it in the center of your table. Nestle the cotton boll garland in and around the leaves. Tuck and fluff until you like the way it looks from both sides of the table. If you are using candlesticks or hurricanes, place them now.
The last thing is to add some mini pumpkins on both sides of the garland. Stagger them so they are not in a straight row.
Lambs Ear Garland Tips:
- If you can’t find a cottonboll garland, just use cotton boll stems. You can either nestle them into the greenery and let them be, or you can wire them in.
- This centerpiece idea can be made with any kind of greenery. If you have something on hand, give it a try. Also, the greenery doesn’t have to match. Mixing greenery stems would add just as much interest and texture.
- Substitution ideas for the cotton bolls: Sunflowers, mums, gold or orange berries, mini faux gourds.
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Lambs Ear Garland Centerpiece Idea Sources
Lambs ear stem | Cotton boll garland | Striped table runner (similar) | Fabric on chairs | Hanging Lanterns | Botanical Prints | Glass hurricanes | Board and Batten | Chandelier | Paint Colors | Handhooked rug| Copper candlesticks
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Lisa says
Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 10:45 amThis is beautiful. I am new to your blog. Would you share how many stems of lambs ears you used per string of cotton ball garland?
Patsy says
Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 6:32 pmLove your style!
Maureen Provost Ryan says
Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 6:19 pmAnn, With much effort, I think I have changed my settings to include a picture. No need to respond to my inquiry. Have a great weekend!
BeverlyO says
Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 2:00 pmI love the simplicity of this, Anne. It is beautiful in an understated way. I’m going to try to make an adaptation of it for my round dining table. I will also probably substitute the cotton as well and may use gourds or sunflowers or even pinecones. You have such beautiful ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Carole says
Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11:25 amJust lovely as always. I love your sense of style in furnishings and decor. To me your house and furnishing are timeless. This is a beautiful tablescape.
Mary Ann says
Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11:18 amHi Ann~ I really enjoy your posts. Great ideas, budget friendly.
Wondering where you get your seeded eucalyptus? Thanks!
Maureen Provost Ryan says
Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 9:11 amAnn, The lamb’s ear centerpiece is lovely. My question: How do your readers include their photographs in the upper left corner? I can’t figure it out. Have a great weekend!
Jill says
Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 8:20 amAnn
I love all your ideas, photos, recipes and text. After looking at the lambs ear cotton boll garland, I was wondering about the cost to make one. I don’t recall you ever giving an estimated cost on such projects….I think it might be useful to your readers. Continue with all your great ideas we all love seeing and looking forward to each week.
Sherry says
Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 8:17 pmLove the Lamb’s Ear garland! A friend gave me some Lamb’s Ear a couple of summers ago. Being pretty new to gardening I wasn’t sure I could keep it alive, but it has done really well and they tell me it will spread. I know your Lamb’s Ear is faux, but this plant has to be one of my favorites. I love the soft green color. Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!💕🌸
Janet says
Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 8:35 amAnn, you are one of my top two favorite blogs. I seldom write a comment, but I thoroughly enjoy your posts.
Ann Drake says
Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 12:37 pmThank you so much Janet!
Susan Horn says
Monday, September 24, 2018 at 8:26 pmLove your posts and ideas!!! You are so talented and I have copied so many of your ideas. I too can see my dining room table from my kitchen so one of my favorite places to decorate. You have a warm and beautiful home.
Mary says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 1:52 pmI love this! And by the way, I am one of those folks who rarely comments but, I read every word of each post. I wouldn’t want to miss a word of inspiration!
Ann Drake says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 2:39 pmThank you so much for taking the time to say hello!
Marjorie says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 1:43 pmYou have the best taste in decorating that I have seen. I love the seasonal decorations because they are both beautiful and easy to replicate. I am all for decorating but want to be able to do it without stressing how it will look when I have finished it. I love your porch decorations. Your neighbours must be envious of your seasonal creations.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Marjorie
Carole Strawn says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 12:53 pmWow! That is just beautiful. Love it so much.
Alice says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 12:02 pmYou could have fooled me on the lambs ears! They looked so real. Very pretty.
Jane says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 11:56 amOh, lawd! We are on the same wavelength! I’m working on a cotton boll and lambs ear mantel! But I didn’t think to do the same on the dining room table!
Nancy says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 11:37 amWe are blessed to have our children and grandchildren living near us. We know it won’t always be that way as two of our grandsons have already graduated from college and our granddaughter is getting close. We use our dining room every Friday for family night. All who can, eat dinner with us. I love my dining room table decorated but sometimes it’s a hassle to remove the decorations. But I’ll keep decorating anyway.😀 Yours is beautiful. You always make it sound so easy.
MaryJean says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 11:37 amAnn, I love the garland table decoration. Unfortunately, with my grandkids being at my home several times a week and on Saturday sometimes having all five of them, my dining table is always cluttered with school bags, books and whatever! I tend to keep my decorations on a tray that can be removed when needed. I do get to decorate my island in the kitchen and that too is on a tray of some sort for easy removal when the kids want to eat, bake or just a place to draw and play games. Someday I will not hear the chatter and have all the paraphernalia that comes with them so I am enjoying while it lasts!
You always have such lovely things to show us! Thank you!
Ann Drake says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 2:41 pmIf I had to choose between a pretty centerpiece and my grandkids around the table…the grandkids would win every single time. Love your idea of using a tray!
Diane Wicks says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 11:24 amThis is a very simple, yet lovely, table centerpiece. I love it! You do such a beautiful job of showing just the right amount of restraint with wonderful results! I just love your blog:]
Doreen says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 11:18 amLove the lambs ear, it looks beautiful on your table, simple with a bit of rustic farm house.
C says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 10:56 amReally love your blog ❤️
Kimberly says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 9:02 amThis is so perfect for the Fall! I love your home…it is so carefully and beautifully decorated. I so enjoy each and every post-it is like hearing from a friend! 🍁🌻🍂
Ann Drake says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 2:42 pmWhat a nice thing to say…thank you so much!
Linda Costa Choma says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 8:31 amI always look forward to your email and truly appreciate your style and wonderful recipes! Thank You for brightening my day! I do try to find some of your decor in my own home! It’s not always comes out the same but it makes me smile and that to me is what counts! Bless you and your family
Cindy says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 8:16 amThis is so pretty- I love it! I love lambs ear paired with anything! Thanks for sharing!:)
Sheila DelCharco says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 7:57 amThis is a beautiful centerpiece! I don’t have a separate dining table. We eat at our table daily so I can’t do anything like this but I could see doing this on my sideboard. Thanks for the inspiration! (I love your blog! In case I haven’t told you lately…)
Ann Drake says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 2:45 pmThis would work great on a sideboard…and you only have to worry about one side! Thank you so much for your kind words…happy fall!
Kathy M. says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 7:33 amYour centerpiece is just perfect for that table. There has yet to be a decorating idea from you that I did not like. Although I do not have a formal dining room I do use a centerpiece on our kitchen table and will modify yours to work this area.
Happy Fall Ann and thank you for your inspiration 🍁
Sandi says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 7:17 amI love how you intertwined the garland lambs ear is one is one of my favorites. Always look fresh. And it pairs with so many different things.
I am always inspire d.
Thank you Ann
Lisa says
Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 7:07 amAnn, this is lovely. Lambs Ear is one of my favorites.