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Tropical Twist to A Thanksgiving Themed Dough Bowl

November 1, 2024 by Kimberly Snyder 18 Comments

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What better way to decorate your Thanksgiving table than adding a sweet symbol of hospitality: the pineapple!

D0 you know how the pineapple came to be a symbol of hospitality?  I can’t think of a better thyme to delve into the meaning behind the pineapple than Thanksgiving!  From its prickly outer skin to its tropical origins, the pineapple has come to represent warmth, welcome, and abundance. These are all terms we often associate with Thanksgiving! 

hand holding a pineapple on a beach

In many cultures, the pineapple is associated with friendship, generosity, and hospitality which makes it the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving centerpiece!  I’d love to share how I incorporated a few faux pineapples as well as pumpkins into a Thanksgiving arrangement! 

single pineapple and a small pumpkin

Before We Get Started!

As an added bonus today, I am joining fourteen of my blogging friends in a Thanksgiving Themed Blog Hop.  You will find links to a cornucopia of ideas at the end of this post!  I hope you will consider checking each of the ladies posts for an array of amazing Thanksgiving inspiration! 

No matter how you arrived here today, whether you are one of my regular readers or you “hopped” over from Sharon’s blog Now Chose Life,   I am so glad you are here!  My name is Kimberly and I have a passion for flowers (a former florist) and flour (a former pizzeria owner) and many things in between!  Especially rusty and chippy items!

You may also notice that I like to spell time as thyme!  If you are curious why I do this, please check out this post Sprout Grow Bloom! 

white pumpkins, gourds, pine cones and leaves displayed in a circle

 

Tropical Pineapple Thanksgiving Themed Dough Bowl

In many Caribbean cultures, the pineapple is celebrated not only for its sweet taste but also as a symbol of warmth and community. It is often associated with social gatherings, festivals, and culinary traditions, reinforcing its role as a centerpiece in communal meals. This connection underscores the pineapple’s representation of togetherness and the joy of sharing food, making it a beloved symbol of hospitality in these regions.

The pineapple has become an enduring symbol of hospitality and friendship, a reputation that has been cultivated over centuries. In the United States, particularly during the colonial era, the pineapple was often placed at the entrance of homes as a sign that guests were welcome. This tradition has continued through the years, with the fruit being featured in hospitality-related decorations, such as table centerpieces and decorative art. The presence of a pineapple in a home conveys a message of warmth and generosity, inviting friends and family to gather and share in joyous moments.

Pineapples were often displayed prominently in Colonial dining rooms, signifying that guests were not only welcome but cherished. This tradition evolved, and the fruit became a staple of hospitality across various cultures, cementing its place as a symbol of generosity and warmth.

Designing a tropical pineapple themed dough bowl is a perfect way to create a festive, welcoming atmosphere in your home during the autumn season.  This finished Thanksgiving dough bowl would look great on your dining table or coffee table.

I often re use decor items that I have on hand.  By repurposing a few things, I was able to turn my Halloween Themed Dough Bowl easily into a Tropical Thanksgiving Themed Dough Bowl.  It hardly took any thyme at all!  

Here is how I changed it from Halloween 

Halloween sign with pumpkins and an Angel figurine

Halloween Themed Dough Bowl

to Thanksgiving!

faux pineapple and pumpkins in a wooden dough bowl

Let’s Get Started

The first step was to remove all of the Halloween decorations and wipe out the bowl.  Even though I have several dough bowls in my collection, I added this oval one to my collection earlier this fall.  It is a little longer and not as deep as a few of my other ones.  Like the majority of my dough bowls, this one is a reproduction.

If you are looking for a dough bowl, I recommend getting one that is at least 20 to 22 inches long if it is rectangle or oval.  If it is round, I think is needs to be at least 10 inches across.  The majority of my dough bowls are reproductions but there are still some antique ones available.  A variety of reproduction ones are available on Amazon.  A word of caution: be sure to check the dimensions of the bowls before ordering.  A  friend of mine ordered one in a hurry and it turned out to be smaller than her hand!  

empty wooden dough bowl ready to be filled

The oak framed mirror behind the dough bowl has quite a cute story.  You can read all about here if you like!  The Story Behind The Mirror

To add a little extra height to the display, I added the rustic wooden riser to the center of the dough bowl.  It is the perfect size to use in this dough bowl.  The white color adds interest to the finished display.

oval dough bowl with a riser in the center

I added the pumpkin candle rings on each side of the wooden riser like I had before.  If you don’t have candle rings, a few faux pumpkins or gourds would work too!  Again, please ignore the Halloween table cloth.  

wooden riser, two artificial berry and pumpkin candle rings in a dough bowl

Next, I “borrowed” this candle ring from a display in the entryway. 

Autumn wreath surrounds a white pumpkin

Pumpkin Perfection! Decorating with Faux Pumpkins!

I thought it would be the perfect accent to a faux pineapple similar to the one below!

overhead view of a pineapple on a wooden table

Beautiful, don’t you agree?

close up of artificial pineapple with a battery candle

To complete the dough bowl arrangement, I added two additional faux pineapples .  The pineapples are sitting atop two pieces of reproduction architectural gingerbread. 

battery operated candle in a faux fruit dough bowl arrangement

A Few More Ideas

While I didn’t use them in this display, these battery operated pumpkin tea lights are just adorable.  They can be used in so many different ways during the Autumn season.  They would look cute at each person’s place setting on Thanksgiving Day.

pumpkin tea lights added to the dough bowl

If you liked this tropical pineapple dough bowl centerpiece idea, you might like this one as well! 

wooden dough bowl with faux pumpkins with an arrow pointing to an antique wallpaper roller

Thanksgiving Themed Dough Bowl

If you are looking for an easy way to incorporate pineapple into your Thanksgiving menu, I have a super quick and easy pineapple salsa recipe!  I swear it is one of the prettiest looking appetizers I have ever made! 

pineapple salsa in serving dish

Pineapple Salsa

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One More Look at The Completed Tropical Thanksgiving Dough Bowl

artificial pineapple, pinecones and pumpkins arranged in a long dough bowl

 

For More Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving Ideas, Please Follow Along on the Hop!

Simply click on the links below and you will be taken to these ladies blogs! 

Shop at Blu

Cloches & Lavender

Sweet Valley Acres

Birdz of a Feather

Exquisitely Unremarkable

Gathered In The Kitchen

An Organized Season

Everyday Edits

My Home and Travels

Now Choose Life

From Farmhouse to Florida 

At Home With Kristy 

The Stylish Maker 

Houzewize

Bushel and a Pickle

 

I hope you enjoyed the Thanksgiving Blog Hop!  Happy Thanksgiving!!

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Comments

  1. Kim says

    November 1, 2024 at 6:26 am

    It’s just beautiful, Kimberly! I think it’s perfect for your Florida Thanksgiving…and a northern one, too. It’s just the sweetest. 😉 Sorry I couldn’t resist with all that yummy pineapple looking at me!

    Reply
    • Kimberly Snyder says

      November 1, 2024 at 7:02 am

      Thank you , Kim! It was a fun project to do! Thank you for organizing the hops for us!

      Reply
  2. laura says

    November 1, 2024 at 8:26 am

    hi Kimberly, What a fun theme and perfect Florida! Happy November 1st! xo laura

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  3. sara allen says

    November 1, 2024 at 8:38 am

    What an interesting twist on Thanksgiving decor Kimberly! We eat a pineapple every week, (we’re far from tropical here in Canada), but I never thought to work it into our Fall decor or menu. Love it – especially with the dough bowl!

    Reply
  4. Cindy says

    November 1, 2024 at 8:47 am

    This is perfect Kimberly. I love it and it’s perfect for Florida.

    Reply
  5. Stephanie | Gathered In The Kitchen says

    November 1, 2024 at 9:25 am

    What a nice way to add some extra fall decor to your home. I have an old dough bowl…you’ve inspired me to go pull it out of the attic and decorate it for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  6. Donna says

    November 1, 2024 at 10:12 am

    Hi! Those faux pineapples are fabulous! Perfect for Thanksgiving and all year long! I have never seen any but would love to have them to decorate with! I’ll be on the lookout for them now! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  7. Sharon says

    November 1, 2024 at 12:52 pm

    So pretty Kimberly! I’m going to remember this idea when I move back to Texas and it’s 90 outside on Thanksgiving Day! We sometimes eat lunch outside and swim right after. The symbolism of the pineapple makes it perfect for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  8. Crystal says

    November 1, 2024 at 2:45 pm

    This is such a great idea Kimberly. I loved reading about all the history and meanings behind pineapples. I had no idea. Love how you made it the center of attention in your dough bowl! Very beautiful and filled with such meaning.

    Reply
  9. Carol Karl says

    November 1, 2024 at 5:26 pm

    I love it! This is the perfect Florida fall decor.

    Reply
  10. Kristy Mastrandonas says

    November 2, 2024 at 12:59 am

    What a fun, tropical twist on Thanksgiving decor, Kimberly! It’s perfect for a Floridian Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  11. Linda Johnston says

    November 4, 2024 at 9:47 am

    Kimberly, Perfect, just perfect for your FL tropical home! Plus it was an easy transition. Fun to hop with you. Pinned.

    Reply
  12. Rosemary Palmer says

    November 7, 2024 at 9:20 am

    I love a tropical twist. I remember seeing a pineapple carved like a Jack-o-lantern once. The salsa recipe will be saved. I love pineapple anything. Happy Thanksgiving.

    Reply

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Hello! Kimberly (Kim) Snyder and I'm glad you're here. An entrepreneurial spirit, I've owned a flower shop and antiques store, a pizza parlor and now we're in Florida living a new adventure. Join me as we downsize into our new digs and continue the adventures! WRITER & BLOGGER

Kimberly Snyder shares the adventures of moving to Florida and beginning again in a new space as a herbalist, a creative, and a serial entrepreneur

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