Back to Nature Camping Centerpiece

• 9.5" LED Brown Hurricane Lantern
• 10" Birch Logs Bundle
• 15" Light-up Pine Tree in Burlap
• 4.5" Weathered Gray Zinc Pail
• 18" Birch Log Candle Holder
• 8" Pine Cone Candle
• 6" Copper Tree Bark Candle
• Wood Carving of Mushrooms
• Ceramic Birch Owl - 2 sizes
• Sisal Owl Ornament - Forward
• 5" Glittered Bumble Bee - Dots
• Sisal Blue Jay Bird - Left
• 5-6" Birch Wood Disc Slice
• 7-8" Birch Wood Disc Slice
• 24" Queen Anne's Lace Bundle (3) - 4 colors
• 3" Detailed Feather Butterflies (12)
• 37" Norfolk Pine Branch
• 32" Pine Cones Spray
• Red & Black Plaid Table Runner
• Red & Black Plaid Napkins
• "Camping" Melamine Plate
• 5" Green Wood Canoe Ornament

• Hatchet
• Multicolor Wild Flower Bundle
• Floral Foam

At the center of it all is a flickering lantern, perched atop stacked birch wood rounds like the glowing heart of a freshly built campfire.

But the real scene-stealer? A hatchet embedded firmly into a birch slice—not just placed, but planted. As if someone just split a log, wiped their brow, and wandered off for s’mores.

It’s a visual moment that tells a silent story. This table wasn’t styled. It was lived in.

• Start with the birch log tealight candle holder.
• Cut five floral foam squares to fit into the openings, and hot glue in place.
• Add sprigs of Queen Anne’s lace to each block—mix the colors for wildflower whimsy.
• Perch three colorful butterflies along the log like they just fluttered in to say hello.

• Lay down a red and black buffalo check runner over a black tablecover.
• I like felt as a tablecover because it’s easy to work with and won’t wrinkle.
• Fill the weathered pail with a bundle of colorful wildflowers.
• Embed a hatchet into a 5–6" birch disk slice so it stands tall.
• I tried a smaller slice—it split in half like firewood, so go with the sturdier one!

• Artfullly arrange the core pieces:
• Hurricane lantern
• Hatchet in wood
• Bundle of birch logs
• Burlap-wrapped pine tree
• Weathered wildflower pail
• Birch log with butterflies
• Pine cone candle
• Tree bark pillar candle
• Carved wood mushroom
• Ceramic birch tree owl
• Sisal owl ornament
• Once everything’s in place, tuck in cut pieces of Norfolk pine and pine cone sprays.
• Add finishing touches:
• A bumblebee with polka-dot wings clipped to the pine tree.
• A blue jay perched on the log bundle.

• Buffalo plaid napkins are folded into clean squares and topped with “Camping – Nature Awaits” plates.
• But my favorite detail? A wood canoe ornament at every seat.
• Ornaments as favors are my go-to—they quietly recall the occasion every holiday season.
• I still think of a girl I barely knew every Christmas when I unwrap the ornament she gave me.

Whether you're hosting under the stars or beneath string lights in the dining room, this design adds storytelling charm, texture, and a cozy-campfire glow that works year-round for many themes and occasions.

Here are just a few where it shines:

THEMES:

• Camping / Glamping – Classic, cozy, and instantly recognizable.
• Rustic Woodland – Earthy textures, natural elements, and relaxed elegance.
• Cozy Campfire – Warm, welcoming, and full of glow.
• Lumberjack Chic – Buffalo plaid, birch wood, and bold character.
• Cabin Retreat – Intimate, rustic, and layered with comfort.
• Into the Wild – Adventurous, organic, and story-driven.