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A Simple Centerpiece

9:21 AM




I was talking to a friend who is also a bride to be and she was explaining to me her vision for a centerpiece…simple, elegant and candles…tons of candles. The image above is immediately what I saw…the clear candle holders are so delicate but not obtrusive (you know how I HATE centerpieces that block the view of other guests). Here are a few other candle centeperpiece ideas that are inexpensive but oh so pretty. Hint: add some floral buds on the bottom of the table 
or a bright linen to add a pop of color. Find an inexpensive candle holder here.


Candles in a bevy of wine bottles…genius. Start drinking!

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This centerpiece I have done in a variety of ways, with a round mirror, candles and flower buds mostly. The compenants make set up a little time consuming but it is super easy. If you do decide to use floral buds stay away from hydrangea or stock. Anything "puffy" will wilt super fast without water.





What a great use of a cake stand! Make sure of the height and sturdiness of this piece before you use them for an event, I hear that flaming linens is a buzz kill. This one seems safe.




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Flower Friday - Mum's the word

7:30 AM


Last week I did a post about Fall and mum's are the flower of that season. They are such an underrated flower. But like many of the inexpensive, hearty varieties who got a bad wrap (i.e, carnations, baby's breath), these blooms are getting a makeover in modern designs. In mass, these blooms are gorgeous. There are three varieties that are most popular. Shown above and below are the spider mum.


I love the texture of these trees. And being a sturdy bloom, mums can withstand being in a floral foam structure for up to a week. 


Kermit or Button mums are another popular variety. I love the simplicity of the picture above. 
It looks so natural and playful. 



if you have a few hours to kill make some of these mum spheres. They look like moss in this picture but wrap with a colorful ribbon and they can be hung from chairs along the aisle for pops of color. Or held by the flower girl…even suspended from an arch. FUN!


Football or China mums are the last variety - and these babies are my favorite! Their big, pouffy heads have the same texture and look as hydrangea or a peony. They really are gorgeous and not used enough in my opinion. 

They usually come in white or bright yellow so I think this bouquet was sprayed pink. It looks like cotton candy!! But can you see the beauty and elegance in this piece? I would love to see it in bright yellow with turquoise ribbon….bright, cheerful and simplistic. 

4th of July flowers

Flower Friday - 4th of July Centerpiece!

8:26 AM

Happy 4th all! I know you all will have a fabulous holiday weekend with good food and great friends. Here is a little centerpiece you can whip up for your cookout.

3 blue hydrangeas from backyard
3 mini red gerbera daisies from floral market
pom-pom yellow mums (1 stem) from floral market
1 Ball Jar (had in house but I saw them cheapest at JC Penny, although you can get them at Kmart or Walmart as well)
Red and White chrysanthemum ribbon from Michael's

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A Timeless Centerpiece

7:56 AM


Last night we provided the centerpieces for the Bulova watch company's sales meeting dinner. The client wanted to showcase their new ad campaign that portrayed the etherial movement of the new watch. The ads were printed and secured around the vases...a great way to tie in anything to your centerpiece.
I was so inspired by one ad with a woman dancing and flowing white and purple light was all around her. When I saw these irises in the floral market I gasped - they just looked like they were dancing too. The piece was simple but elegant and I think they really captured the movement in the ad campaign and will attribute to record sales...ok maybe not, but they looked pretty!!