CREATING THE POT Hot glue pieces of pine all the way around a terra-cotta pot, allowing the greens to extend about 1 to 2 inches beyond the rim of the pot. Tie a piece of sheer burgundy ribbon around the pine in a knot.
CREATING A PINECONE CIRCLE Create a string of pinecones by wrapping the end of a piece of wire around the base of the first cone, moving over a few inches to wrap the next cone until you have a string. Bring the two ends together, forming a circle the same circumference as the top of the pot.
FILLING IT UP Insert the pillar candle into the terra-cotta pot. Place the pinecone ring over the candle and let it rest on the rim of the pot. Fill the space between the candle and the pot with loose cranberries. Use various-sized pillars and pots to add interest to your tabletop.