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The last thing you need to be
worried about during the holidays is finding the right centerpiece for your
table. While florists can provide you with a stunning arrangement, something
you create can be just as striking and so much more personal. And, with these
ideas they can be pulled together in no time with items you already have in the
home.
 Gather items that have
meaning to you or some that you like the look of. Could be a collection of
bells, tie a red ribbon around each one and gather them together on a silver
platter. Or, use a favorite style of ornaments. We love snow globes and found
these two with red cardinals inside. Placed on a simple pewter platter with
fresh cut greens and fragrant candles they make a beautiful focal
point.
Another idea we love is gathering photos of the kids or even
pets, framing them in the same style and placing them together as a buffet or
table centerpiece. The frames can be ornate or simple … decorated or not.
How about taking an annual holiday photo of the kids and using each year's
photo to watch how they've grown through the years. We chose black and white
images, but cheerful colored prints would be just as nice. Add a bowl of
sparkling ornaments and a few candles and have fun remembering special times
through the years.
Here are some general hints to help you create your
own holiday centerpiece. |
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If you assemble your arrangement on a tray or large serving
plate it can be moved from place to place with little effort or mess. |
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Plan to put the centerpiece together a day or two before your
party so it looks fresh for the big event! |
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Be sure to have extra greenery to refresh your centerpiece if
it begins to droop. Keep the stems in a bucket of water in the garage or
outdoors until ready to use. |
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If you use fresh greens take the arrangement to a cool place in
your home or garage after the party. It will last longer away from sunlight and
heater vents throwing dry air. |
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For added interest in a centerpiece, select a combination of
varieties of greens. Use pine, white pine, holly, boxwood, noble fir, cedar,
and rough juniper for color and texture. Have fun with the family walking
through the woods to cut your own greens. |
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