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Showing posts with label Centerpiece. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Centerpiece. Show all posts
Monday, June 13, 2011
Vegetable Paradise
Who needs flowers when you have fresh vegetables? I love the look of this table, by Marie Claire Maison. Many great ideas to borrow for you summer soirees.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Painted Bottles
DIY Centerpiece.
I've discussed my love of simple centerpieces using assorted bottles before, but this little twist on that idea has me absolutely giddy.
The Once Wed blog featured this Milk + Honey themed tablescape. It is SO chic and only requires some empty bottles, a little gold paint, assorted white flowers, and artful arrangement. Don't you just love it?
I've discussed my love of simple centerpieces using assorted bottles before, but this little twist on that idea has me absolutely giddy.
The Once Wed blog featured this Milk + Honey themed tablescape. It is SO chic and only requires some empty bottles, a little gold paint, assorted white flowers, and artful arrangement. Don't you just love it?
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Simple Centerpiece
Flowers.
For many people of my generation, the word carnation conjures up really bad prom corsages in all sorts of unnatural colors (a la 1985). But I think these simple flowers get a bad rap. They have full blooms, last a long time, and are modestly priced...all very good things in my book.
So when I had a party this past weekend, I decided to employ the lowly carnation in a way that would make it really shine. And it couldn't have been easier to do.
All you need is an assortment of clear glass bottles and glasses in different sizes and heights. Then cut the stems of each carnation so that they peak out the top of each bottle by about 3 or 4 inches, fill each bottle about 3/4 full, and remove all leaves that hit below the water line. Arrange these bottles in a staggered array down the center of the table.
Voila! An eye catching centerpiece that is cheap and easy. In fact the most difficult thing that you'll have to do is drink a fair amount of well-packaged beverages...and that isn't such a bad thing, is it?
For many people of my generation, the word carnation conjures up really bad prom corsages in all sorts of unnatural colors (a la 1985). But I think these simple flowers get a bad rap. They have full blooms, last a long time, and are modestly priced...all very good things in my book.
So when I had a party this past weekend, I decided to employ the lowly carnation in a way that would make it really shine. And it couldn't have been easier to do.
All you need is an assortment of clear glass bottles and glasses in different sizes and heights. Then cut the stems of each carnation so that they peak out the top of each bottle by about 3 or 4 inches, fill each bottle about 3/4 full, and remove all leaves that hit below the water line. Arrange these bottles in a staggered array down the center of the table.
Voila! An eye catching centerpiece that is cheap and easy. In fact the most difficult thing that you'll have to do is drink a fair amount of well-packaged beverages...and that isn't such a bad thing, is it?
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Sparkling Centerpiece
Decor.
As far as I'm concerned, we are all just big kids when it comes to the 4th of July and playing with sparklers. Which is why I absolutely love this idea from Better Homes and Gardens.
Simply anchor a monochromatic arrangement of flowers in a vessel with florist foam. Insert sparklers within the arrangement. When it's time for fireworks fun, just pull them right out and light them up. Isn't that great?
As far as I'm concerned, we are all just big kids when it comes to the 4th of July and playing with sparklers. Which is why I absolutely love this idea from Better Homes and Gardens.
Simply anchor a monochromatic arrangement of flowers in a vessel with florist foam. Insert sparklers within the arrangement. When it's time for fireworks fun, just pull them right out and light them up. Isn't that great?
Monday, May 3, 2010
Bundt Cake Beauty
Mother's Day Idea.
Do you have a mother who is hard to buy for? Join the club. My mother lives in a different state but if she were nearby I would definitely put together a brunch with this cake as the focal point. This is Martha’s idea and albeit a good one she makes it seem like something you could throw together in an hour. I believe this cake would take some pre-planning but would be well worth the extra work.
Bake the cake ahead of time so that you have time to find the perfect vessel for the middle to hold the flowers. Freeze the cake and take it out the morning you are going to serve, I believe the freezing process actually adds to the moistness of the cake. After you have found the perfect fitting vessel it is a good idea to put in a call to your local florist a couple days ahead of time. The flowers should be non-toxic and may be special order. The flowers in the photo are muscari, brodiaea and bupleurum.
With your plan in place you will have a beautiful centerpiece and a stress free day to be able to kick back and spend the day with your mom.
Do you have a mother who is hard to buy for? Join the club. My mother lives in a different state but if she were nearby I would definitely put together a brunch with this cake as the focal point. This is Martha’s idea and albeit a good one she makes it seem like something you could throw together in an hour. I believe this cake would take some pre-planning but would be well worth the extra work.
Bake the cake ahead of time so that you have time to find the perfect vessel for the middle to hold the flowers. Freeze the cake and take it out the morning you are going to serve, I believe the freezing process actually adds to the moistness of the cake. After you have found the perfect fitting vessel it is a good idea to put in a call to your local florist a couple days ahead of time. The flowers should be non-toxic and may be special order. The flowers in the photo are muscari, brodiaea and bupleurum.
With your plan in place you will have a beautiful centerpiece and a stress free day to be able to kick back and spend the day with your mom.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Herb Centerpieces-Oh So Easy.
Centerpiece idea.
When hosting any kind of event the last minute details can get a little daunting. Hip Hostess is here to show you a short cut that will eliminate at least 3 steps out of the perfect party process. The first being; hunting for the perfect floral combination. The second, digging through the cobwebs and corners of your home for the perfect vase and finally the arrangement process. The arrangement process alone has been known to bring me to tears. I am convinced that flowers have a mind of their own and always pick the worst moment to become unruly. The solution lies in the bottoms of your crisper drawer.
Most likely you have some rosemary, basil and parsley, possibly even mint on hand. If not, you will almost certainly be making a grocery stop at some point. Grab a handful of herbs, wash and cut to appropriate heights, place in a Ball or Mason jar. Now for the finishing touch, wrap a small bow of twine around it to give it that “I worked so hard on this look.” Then smell the wonderful fresh and delicious scents and take a nap!
When hosting any kind of event the last minute details can get a little daunting. Hip Hostess is here to show you a short cut that will eliminate at least 3 steps out of the perfect party process. The first being; hunting for the perfect floral combination. The second, digging through the cobwebs and corners of your home for the perfect vase and finally the arrangement process. The arrangement process alone has been known to bring me to tears. I am convinced that flowers have a mind of their own and always pick the worst moment to become unruly. The solution lies in the bottoms of your crisper drawer.
Most likely you have some rosemary, basil and parsley, possibly even mint on hand. If not, you will almost certainly be making a grocery stop at some point. Grab a handful of herbs, wash and cut to appropriate heights, place in a Ball or Mason jar. Now for the finishing touch, wrap a small bow of twine around it to give it that “I worked so hard on this look.” Then smell the wonderful fresh and delicious scents and take a nap!
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