You will need:

- medium-sized wreath made of straw, grapevine, or other natural material
- good quality pillar candle wide enough to fit snuggly in the center of the wreath
- assortment of fall leaves
- pinecones, seasonal flowers, small pumpkins, acorns, and other fall items
- florist wire, hot glue gun

Cover your work space with newspaper or a drop-cloth. Lay the wreath flat on the table, and glue the fall leaves onto the wreath with the hot glue gun. You can completely cover the wreath or leave bits of it exposed, depending on your own tastes. Set aside to allow the glue to dry completely.

Attach your other fall naturals to the wreath using the glue gun or by wiring them on with the florist wire. You can poke holes in the leaf cover with the wire to attach items like pinecones and flowers to the wreath. When the wreath is decorated, set it aside once again to dry.

Place your wreath on the table and carefully insert the candle into the center. If you've purchased a good quality candle, it should be safe to burn for a few hours since the wax will melt and pool inwards towards the wick rather than down the sides towards your wreath. Keep the candle away from drafts to help it burn evenly. Always watch your candles to ensure safe burning, however: never leave a lit candle unattended.