Article: After you dress your table, use the style choices to determine how your centerpiece will look. You will also know what space you have available to work with.  Keep your centerpiece low to keep it from your guests' lines of sight.  Take note of the minor colors in your linens so you can incorporate them subtly.  If you opt to go monochromatic with your centerpiece, use texture to make it pop. Take advantage of the season and use colorful leaves and in-season fruits, vegetables, and berries to decorate. Combine them with antique bowls or tasteful, theme-appropriate gifts.  Add flair to items you've foraged with some gold acrylic paint.  Display pine cones with fruit to easily add texture. A small set of tea lights can enhance the candles already on the table. Try to spread out the tea lights to provide equal lighting across the table.  Use battery-powered LED candles for more freedom in your display.  Try to avoid using the overhead lights. Your guests will feel more cozy if light comes in at an angle instead of straight down.

What is a summary?
Complement your linens. Incorporate nature and past gifts. Add lighting minimally.