All the Thanksgiving Decor You Can DIY in Under 30 Minutes

Hannah Schmitt
Nov 25, 2014

Between picking out the perfect turkey recipe and planning your savory side dishes, we know you’re extra busy around Thanksgiving. That’s why we’ve collected 14 easy DIY decor options, from mantel garlands and table centerpieces to place cards and wreaths, all of which take under 30 minutes to make. Tackle these projects, and you’ll have extra time for whipping up that tasty pumpkin pie.

1. Turkey Leg Place Holder: The only thing better than this precious turkey leg place card is an actual turkey leg. While intended for kids, we don’t know any adults who would complain about seeing this on their plate. (Via Fiskars)

2. Gourd-eous Candle Holders: Grab a few gourds from your nearest supermarket and carve off the tops for an instant, festive candle holder. (via Revel)

3. Twig & Pom Pom Wreath: Can you make a pom pom? Then you can pull off this stellar wreath in under half an hour. (via A Beautiful Mess)

4. Homemade Yarn Tassels: If you need to drape something across your mantel in a pinch, this is the perfect project. (via A Beautiful Mess)

5. Natural Vases: No Thanksgiving table is complete without flowers, and what better way to display them than in natural, seasonal vases? (via Midwest Living)

6. Pumpkin Centerpiece: Festive centerpieces can be expensive to purchase and time consuming to DIY, but pulling together some pumpkins and greenery on a tray creates an easy centerpiece in a flash. (via The Daily Basics)

7. Washi Tape Candes: Got some washi tape and tapered candles? Then you can throw together this simple DIY project. (via Julep)

8. Chalk Painted Pumpkins: Painting pumpkins is a blast, but if you want a new look, try chalk paint for a beautiful matte finish. (via Perfectly Imperfect)

9. Painted Leaves: Use real or fake leaves and paint them in your favorite colors for an instant garland or centerpiece. (via Making Home Base)

10. Leaf Garland: Short on time or paint? Leave your leaves bare and string them on a garland. (via Making Home Base)

11. Give Thanks Chalkboard: Start by making this five-minute no-sew bunting and then apply chalkboard paint to a board to make a cheerful message that greets all of your guests. (via Michelle Lea Designs)

12. Gold Leaf Pinecones: Give your Thanksgiving a little sparkle by applying some gold leaf to simple pinecones for a garland you can stretch across your mantel. (via The Sweetest Occasion)

13. Candle Centerpiece: In this easy DIY project, candles of various heights are paired with gourds on a simple board to create a breathtaking centerpiece. (via Country Living)

14. Corkboard Leaf Trivets: Spend a few minutes cutting inexpensive cork into fall leaf shapes and you’ll have a multi-tasking piece of table decor. (via Martha Stewart)

What are your Thanksgiving decor hacks? We’d love to hear about them in the comments!

15 Front Door Wreaths To Cheer Up Your Entry

Christmas wreaths are great way to elevate your front door, entryway, or mantel during the holidays. From faux cedar and pine wrapped in velvet ribbon to a beautiful mix of dried fruit and flowers, these wreaths satisfy any holiday aesthetic and budget. To preserve your wreath outdoors, try to keep it away from direct sunlight and limit its exposure to rain, snow, whatever elements come your way. Prefer to make your own? Check out our pom pom, succulent, and holiday wreath DIYs you can make at a fraction of the cost.

Here are 20 wreaths you'll want to deck the halls, doors, mantel, and more this holiday season.

Real Touch Norfolk Pine Wreath with Velvet Bow and Bell

A simple velvet bow will elevate your door wreath for the season. This handmade and customizable faux Norfolk pine and juniper wreath is a very demure, very mindful way to decorate for the holidays, indoors and out.

Anthropologie Faux Cedar Wreath (optional trimmings)

Add velvet ribbon and ornaments to this faux and luxe cedar wreath and you have a colorful wreath for many years to come.

Crate and Barrel Faux Red Mini Berry Wreath

Available in holly berry red or winter white, this faux wreath brings holiday cheer to your door or mantel or even as wall art!

Food52 Vintage Bell Olive and Eucalyptus Wreath

Handmade in Monterey, CA, this stunning olive and eucalyptus wreath is very woodland vibes with two vintage bells strung with jute.

West Elm Faux Shimmer Wreath

Bring an instant glow to your holiday decor with this pre-lit wreath and matching garland.

Anthropologie Mistletoe Iron Wreath

For those who love kissing under the mistletoe, this wreath is the perfect holiday addition and tradition.

Maisonette Berry & Bright Ball Wreath

Go for vintage holiday party vibes with this cheeky glass wreath.

World Market Faux Eucalyptus and Red Berries Wreath

Deck your trad door with this lifelike eucalyptus wreath in two-tone green hues.

Afloral Real Touch Norfolk Pine Wreath

This super natural-looking pine wreath is faux and fabulous all year-round. Add small ornaments, ribbon, lights or just keep it au naturel.

William Sonoma Rainbow Kaleidoscope Live Wreath

Holiday wreath, but make it rainbow with air-dried botanicals like delphinium, larkspur, craspedia, strawflower, avena and eucalyptus. So fun!

DIY Holiday Wreath

Say hello to our embroidery hoop mixed with fringe, florals and wood. Take it a step further and add in succulents and some gold detailing to make it the cutest DIY Christmas wreath on the block. (via Brit + Co)

Etsy Large Beaded Natural Dried Wreath

This mix of boho botanicals on a lovely beaded wreath include: baby’s breath, banksia flowers, brunia stems, phylica, and flowers in green, red, yellow, and pink hues.

Anthropologie Paper Village Wreath

How cute are these colorful paper houses? Add a little village to your wreath this year for a whimsical look.

Etsy Boho Wreath

This boho-inspired pampas wreath is lush and beautiful and would look stunning on a dark-colored door.

DIY Pom Pom Wreath

Here's a wreath that's festive, colorful, and could be hung year-round. All it takes is some pom-pom skills (read: scissors) and a good Netflix binge to get you there. Get ready to bring pom-pom holiday decor to your home. (via Brit + Co)

ETSY DRIED FLOWER PAMPAS WREATH

Dried flowers combined with oats, wheat, pampas grass, and mixed cereals will turn your front door into an actual conversation piece.

Terrain Iron Constellation Wreath

This wreath is made up of a constellation of weathered iron stars for a little celestial vibe.

Cost Plus Mini Pinecone and Faux Greenery Wreath, Set of 2

Why go with just one big wreath when you can adorn your door with these sweet 6-inch wreaths with real pinecones, snowy faux pine sprigs and white eucalyptus leaves. Add them to doors, tablescapes or chair backs during your holiday feast.

Amazon Prime Snow-Covered Faux Spruce Wreath

With a mix of white berries, brown pine cones and festive stars, this "Welcome" wreath will cheer up your door instantly.

DIY Succulent Wreath

Here's a holiday wreath refresh, desert-style. It also makes a great handmade gift! (via Brit + Co)

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Dax Shepard Asked Oscar Nominee Cynthia Erivo About Going To The Bathroom...For Some Reason

The Wicked moviepress tour has been a truly beautiful thing to witness. Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo have cried in almost every interview because of how much they love their characters and each other, and it seems like working on this project really did heal something in them. So, after the sincerity of their interviews, I was really taken aback when I learned Dax Shepard had Cynthia Erivo on his Armchair Expert podcast...and chose to ask her about going to the bathroom?

Keep reading for what Dax Shepard had to say and, like me, wonder why he asked it in the first place.

On an episode of his Armchair Expert podcast, Dax Shepard asked Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo if her famously long nails make it difficult to wipe when she goes to the bathroom. “I knew you would ask that,” Cynthia responds, saying “no one’s afraid” to ask such an intimate question.

“My answer is that nobody uses just their fingers to wipe their backside,” she says. “You use tissue, correct? And you wipe!”

When he asked if she was annoyed or offended by the question, Cynthia admits she's "annoyed by it."

“I'm, like, 'Come on, guys,' ” she says. “But I get it, but it's also, like, ‘I'm a functioning adult, and I've never walked around smelling like, you know…'"

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The actress has proved she's nothing if not honest this fall, going viral for saying "thank goodness" the actresses who auditioned with her for Glinda didn't land the role and for vocalizinghow much a fan edit of the Wicked movie poster offended her (she later admitted she should have texted her friends instead of posting on social media).

Now, this question was very weird to me for a few reasons. Not only does it have nothing to do with the film, but Dax asking Cynthia about her bathroom habits gives me a similar feeling to the one I got watching that male interviewer ask Scarlett Johansson about her underwear during Avengers: Age of Ultron press. Just...what is the reason? Plus, the fact Cynthia has also been vocal about how much she values her nails as a part of Black culture only makes the question (and the fact the nails feel like, no pun intended, the butt of the joke) weirder.

"Here’s the thing," Cynthia tells Dax before switching topics. "There are people who do not have nails who need to check how they’re wiping." Get 'em girl!

What did you think about this Armchair Expert interview with Dax Shepard and Cynthia Erivo? Let us know in the comments and read up on The Latest Wicked: Part Two News!

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Get Ready To Deck The Halls With Target's Holiday Decor

There’s just something magical about going all out on holiday decorations. What’s even more magical is frolicking down the aisles of your local Target, on the hunt for the cutest pieces to add to your space. Bonus points if there’s a seasonal Starbucks drink in hand, which really amps up the spirit. There’s a wide range of style routes to take when it comes to holiday decorations, which is why we’ve rounded up a handful of different pieces to get those creative juices flowing. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays this year or not, Target has something for everyone. Let the decorating begin!

Decor For Hanukkah 

This year, Hanukkah begins on December 7 and ends on December 15. Fill your home with delicious foods, lots of love, and holiday spirit throughout this eight day celebration. Here's some inspiration to get your Target decor ideas flowing:

Threshold Happy Hanukkah Mantel Decor

This mantel decor is an easy and appealing way to honor Hanukkah.

Sprtiz Aluminum Hanukkah Menorah

This vibrant menorah is an easy addition to your Hanukkah celebration.

Spritz 16" x 16" Reversible 'Happy Hanukkah' Square Decorative Pillow

Stay cozy and spirited with this velvet blue menorah pillow.

Threshold Dreidel and Pom Pom Hanukkah Garland

This unique Hanukkah garland will tie all of your decor together in the best way!

Decor For Christmas  

Christmasfalls on December 25, though a lot of us like to start the celebration early by decorating throughout the entire month. Here's a quick roundup of what sort of decorations Target has to offer this year:

Threshold Mini Eucalyptus with Red Berry Christmas Wreath

There is no shortage of wreaths out there. If you are indecisive among all of the choices, DIY your own wreath this year.

Wondershop Featherly Friends Fabric Hanging Christmas Tree

We love this pick from Target, which features cozy snowmen that represent the 12 days of Christmas.

Threshold Artificial Tinsel Christmas Tree

Bring on the Christmas trees. Whether you need aesthetically pleasing accent decor, or you're looking for an alternative tree this year, this tinsel piece will do the job.

Threshold Woven Plaid Table Runner

If you're hosting Christmas Eve dinner, a cute table runner is a must-have.

Wondershop Christmas Nativity Scene Figurine Set

Minimal and elegant, this nativity scene works well within any Christmas setup.

Threshold Noel Wall Sign

Instead of decking the halls with boughs of holly, opt for a Christmas wall sign.

Wondershop Felt Christmas Tree and Gift Figurines

How cute are these felt Christmas figurines?

Wondershop Shatter-Resistant Textured Christmas Ornaments (20pc)

If you didn't know shatter-resistant Christmas ornamentsare essential if you have kids, we're happy to share that they're essential.

Decor For The Non-Celebrator

If you're not celebrating this year, you can still create a cozy winter wonderland at home. Reach for cozy pillows and blankets, as well as decor with warm lighting and some of your fave candles!

Threshold Quilted Velvet Square Throw Pillow

This plush pillow will add peak cozy vibes to your living room.

Threshold Long Faux Fur Round Throw Pillow

This throw pillow may remind you of a huge snowball but it doesn't mean you're forcing yourself to celebrate Christmas if you add it to your couch or bed.

Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Winter Plaid Woven Throw Blanket in Tonal Green

Add more greenery to your couch with this plaid woven throw blanket by Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Winter Plaid.

Opalhouse Limited Edition 'Christmas Cheer' Candle

Take it from us, this candle smells like Christmas.We'll be burning it all season long.

Wondershop Mixed Greenery and Poinsettia Christmas Wreath

If you still want to show off your holiday spirit, opt for a wreath that has gilded pinecones and Poinsettias on it!

Wondershop Flocked Sitting Deer Christmas Figurine

These deer figurines are the cutest. Accent your holiday decor with a few of the same color, or go all out with a multicolored theme.

Wondershop Battery Operated Lit Deer and Foliage Sculpture

If you need a little more light in your space, go for this battery operated lit deer and foliage sculpture. It's festive without being too overwhelming.

Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Faux Cedar & Magnolia Leaf with Winterberries

Faux plants are universal so this design by Hearth & Hand with Magnolia is great for the person who simply wants to add a pop of color to their living room.

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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Jasmine Williams.

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11 New Movies Coming In December To Add To Your Calendar ASAP

I literally can't believe I'm writing this, but after a year of keeping up with all the biggest and best 2024 movies, I'm here with a final installment: December movies! This year has had some truly remarkable flicks (Challengers! Wicked! The Fall Guy!) and we're truly going out with a bang. While you're keeping up with all the best December TV shows coming out, here are the best December movies coming next month.

Keep reading for all the new December movies to add to your watchlist in 2024.

Y2K — In Theaters December 6, 2024

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Remember that Y2K crisis at the turn of the millennium? This December movie, which follows two high school juniors who crash a New Year's Eve party, reimagines it as a full-blown disaster — blood, guts, and all.

Y2K stars Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison, The Kid Laroi, and Fred Durst.

Mary — On Netflix December 6, 2024

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Get a new look at one of the most famous women in the world when Mary drops on Netflix next month. This movie will give you a whole new look at the titular heroine's life — from being forced into hiding to running for her life, all to protect her baby son from a murderous king.

Mary stars Noa Cohen, Ido Tako, Stephanie Nur, Susan Brown, Ori Pfeffer, Eamon Farren, Hilla Vidor, Mili Avital, Gudmundur Thorvaldsson, Dudley O’Shaughnessy, Keren Tzur, Mehmet Kurtulus, Mila Harris, and Anthony Hopkins.

Nightb—ch — In Theaters December 6, 2024

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Another December movie that will have you looking at motherhood differently is Nightb—ch, which follows Amy Adams character's life as she becomes a mother...and becomes convinced she's also turning into a dog.

Nightb—ch stars Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy, Arleigh Patrick Snowden, Emmett James Snowden, Zoë Chao, Mary Holland, Archana Rajan, Jessica Harper.

F Marry Kill — On Digital December 6, 2024

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We all know dating apps can be a really horrifying experience, but when true-crime lover Eva starts to believe one of her three dates could be the “Swipe Right Killer," she finds herself in a life-or-death situation.

F Marry Kill stars Lucy Hale, Samer Salem, Virginia Gardner, Jedidiah Goodacre, Brendan Morgan, Brooke Nevin, and Bethany Brown.

A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter — On Netflix December 6

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If you're still singing "Nonsense" by Sabrina Carpenter, then this December movie (er, holiday special) is for you. Not only will the popstar perform tunes from her fruitcake EP, but she'll be joined by special guests as well!

A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter stars, you guessed it, Sabrina Carpenter.

Maria — On Netflix December 11, 2024

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Angelina Jolie's newest film follows iconic performer Maria Callas. After a glamorous, albeit difficult, public life, Maria moves to Paris for some quiet — and must confront her identity, her past, and her future in the process.

Maria stars Angelina Jolie, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Valeria Golino, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Haluk Bilginer.

Kraven The Hunter — In Theaters December 13

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Despite the fact it's coming out around the holidays, Aaron Taylor Johnson's new December movie is not for kids. The flick follows the titular Kraven as he morphs from the son of a gangster to the brutal and fearsome villain comic fans know so well.

Kraven the Hunter stars Aaron Taylor Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, and Russell Crowe.

Carry On — On Netflix December 13

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One TSA agent is in for a less-than-jolly holiday when he's blackmailed by a traveler hoping to bring a very dangerous package into the airport on Christmas Eve.

Carry On stars Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, and Sofia Carson.

Mufasa: The Lion King — In Theaters December 20

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Not only is this Lion King sequel giving us a brand new look at a classic story, but it also marks Blue Ivy Carter's acting debut! The movie tells the story of how Mufasa began his journey as an orphaned cub and how a run-in with royal heir Taka changed everything.

Mufasa: The Lion King stars Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Aaron Pierre, John Kani, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, and Blue Ivy Carter.

Babygirl — In Theaters December 25

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Nicole Kidman's new December movie will add some spice to your holiday, thanks to an affair with her character's much-younger employee. Is it getting hot in here?

Babygirl stars Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Sophie Wilde, and Antonio Banderas.

A Complete Unknown — In Theaters December 25

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If you're still laughing about the Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest, then you'll definitely want to show up to see this flick, which stars our favorite Timmy as Bob Dylan during his historical move from folk to rock'n'roll.

A Complete Unknown stars Timothée Chalamet Monica Barbaro, Elle Fanning, Edward Norton, Boyd Holbrook, and Nick Offerman.

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The New 'Babygirl' Trailer Is Out & I Can't Believe I Watched It During Work Hours

Nicole Kidman is, as the kids say, mothering. She's giving fans plenty of movies and TV shows to pick from while we wait for the next seasons of Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers — A Family Affair, Expats, The Perfect Couple (and the AMC intro, of course). Her newest movie Babygirl comes from A24, and the steamy drama is mixing work and pleasure. Pour yourself a glass of wine for this one, folks.

Scroll down to learn more about Babygirl — and to watch the HOT new trailer!

What is the plot of Babygirl?

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Babygirl Plot

In Babygirl, Nicole Kidman plays Romy, a powerful CEO struggling to hold her perfect persona together. Her marriage to Jacob has never provided with much pleasure, despite the fact he's caring and artistic. But when Romy meets a young intern named Samuel, and feels immediately drawn to him, the two begin a torrid affair.

And filming scenes with Harry Dickinson got so intense, Kidman said she literally had to take breaks. “There were times when we were shooting where I was like, ‘I don’t want to orgasm any more,'” she told the Sun. “Don’t come near me. I hate doing this. I don’t care if I am never touched again in my life!”

But the fact the movie was made by women empowered Kidman — and gave her a sense of freedom. "Doing this subject matter in the hands of the woman that wrote the script, that's directing it and is a really great actress herself — we became one in a weird way, which I'd never had with a director before," Kidman says in a statement. "When you're working with a woman on this subject matter, you can share everything with each other.”

"I really decided in the beginning, I want to make a sexual film, just as sexual as all these films that I've always admired so much," adds writer-director-producer Halina Reijn, "but now I'm going to do it completely through female eyes. What does that mean and what does that look like?”

When is the Babygirl release date?

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Babygirl Release Date

Babygirl made its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, but you can watch the movie in theaters December 25, 2024.

Who's in the Babygirl cast?

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Babygirl Cast

The cast of Babygirl includes Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Sophie Wilde, and Antonio Banderas.

What has Nicole Kidman said about making Babygirl?

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In an interview with Vanity Fair, Nicole Kidman revealed Babygirl is the most "exposing" film she's done because she's “made some films that are pretty exposing, but not like this.”

“It left me raggedm" Kidman says. "At some point I was like, I don’t want to be touched. I don’t want to do this anymore, but at the same time I was compelled to do it...This is something you do and hide in your home videos. It is not a thing that normally is going to be seen by the world.”

“I felt very exposed as an actor, as a woman, as a human being,” she continues. “I had to go in and go out like, I need to put my protection back on. What have I just done? Where did I go? What did I do?”

What does babygirl energy mean?

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"Babygirl" is a term of endearment that's usually applied to a man (you've probably heard it describe Pedro Pascal or Paul Mescal). When someone is giving babygirl energy, they're kind, cute, and disarming. And considering Babygirl plays with power dynamics, we could be guessing who the "babygirl" in question is up until the very end.

Watch The 'Babygirl' Trailer Here!

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There were SO many moments that made our jaws drop here:

  • The thumb in the mouth
  • The pink skirt moment
  • NICOLE CRAWLING ON ALL FOURS?!
Yeah, this is one you won't wanna watch with your parents, friends. 🥵

Are you looking forward to seeing Nicole Kidman onscreen again? We might have to wait until December to see Babygirl, but there are plenty of incredible Fall Movies coming our way.

This post has been updated.

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