Colossal and Crisp!

I gathered these extraordinarily large Sycamore leaves from the median on Santa Cruz Ave in Menlo Park. They are beautiful when left to dry naturally.

Leave as is if you have toddlers inclined to eat centerpieces. Or follow my lead by taking them outside to mist with gold hardware-store spray. Let the paint dry thoroughly and then later/MUCH LATER if any odor lingers/scatter on your Thanksgiving table.  

Simple and sensational particularly when positioned next to pumpkins sprayed with just a hint of gold as well. Less is more.

Leaves should last a lifetime if stored in a sturdy box.