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Having a centerpiece on the table is a lovely way to brighten up the room or pull together the color scheme when entertaining. Centerpieces should reflect the personality and flavor of the table, food, season, or event. Making a centerpiece of the table is a simple, rewarding activity.

Flowers, Candles, Fruit and More

The centerpiece can be a floral arrangement created using seasonal flowers and a decorative container or it could be candles arranged artistically with floral accessories. Fruit can be used as the focal point of the centerpiece as well as other object; the only limitation is the imagination.

First, decide on what the focal point of the centerpiece will be, and then move onto to working on a design based on the theme of the table or event. Several ideas for making a great centerpiece are presented here.

Floral Centerpiece for Mother’s Day

This lovely centerpiece utilizes fresh spring flowers and flowing ribbons to celebrate Mother’s Day in a simple, yet adoring arrangement.

Items Needed:

• Large Vase – preferably of medium height so as not to overpower the table
• Fresh Cut Seasonal Flowers – Either from the flower garden or the local florist, in an assortment of colors.
• Baby’s Breath – also available at the local florist
• Pink, white and blue curly ribbon

Trim the ends of the fresh flowers, making some shorter than others. Fill vase with water and add florist packet, if available, or ¼ teaspoon bleach. This will prolong the life of the cut flowers. Arrange the flowers with the baby’s breath in the vase. Use the curly ribbon to add a personal touch, place it strategically throughout the arrangement so that it appears to weave through the flowers.

Romance and Candles

Serve up a romantic dinner along with an inviting candle centerpiece. Go beyond simple pillar candles and show some personal style with this touch of romance and roses

Items Needed:

• Crystal dish, should be oval or round, to hold water and pretty
• Roses 3-4, fully opened color of choice
• Rose petals
• Floating candles, colors to match roses

Fill the dish with water. Trim the stems from the roses leaving just the flower. Float the roses in the water dish with the rose petals. Add the floating candles and light them.
This is a delicate, romantic centerpiece that will add ambience to the table.

Evergreen Centerpiece

An evergreen centerpiece is a lovely arrangement for the winter months and with the simple addition of a few ornaments can be transformed into a holiday centerpiece.

Items Needed:

• Assorted greenery – can be purchased at a florist, gathered in the woods or picked up at local Christmas trees and wreaths are sold.
• Floral foam
• Basket or container of choice, choose something that matches house décor
• Large Bow or Ribbon to make bow, color of choice
• Floral Picks and pins
• Décor as desired, see instructions

Instructions

Secure the floral foam inside the basket or container using floral tape or double sided tape. Begin inserting the greenery in the floral foam starting at the edges and working around. Move in on the foam and start the next layer. Continue in this fashion until the foam is covered and a full base of greenery is established.

Make a large bow from the ribbon or purchase one premade. Insert this in the center of the greenery and secure with floral pins.

Using floral picks add decorative items such as miniature gift boxes, candy canes and other seasonal décor.

Centerpiece Simplicity

Centerpieces can be made to wow guests or give as gifts. Using the Internet as a search tool and a little imagination the possibilities are endless.