Floral expert Dia Collins demonstrates how to add romance and elegance to tables with centerpieces.
Artichoke Rose
Materials:
floral foam
terra-cotta pot or other container
one bloom of a large, single rose
citrus leaves
bay leaves
Steps:
- Start by cutting floral foam to the size needed for the container. Soak the floral foam in water.
- Place the rose in the center of the floral foam and spread the petals a bit for a full look.
- Stick citrus and bay leaves one at a time around the rose in a flowering artichoke fashion.
Small Candle Centerpiece
Materials:
wine glass
transparent tape
any kind of baby's breath-type filler
table salt, gelatin crystals or sugar crystals
tea-light or small votive candle
Steps:
- Tape filler onto glass stem.
- Fill glass half-full with salt, gelatin or sugar.
- Place candle in center.
- Consider making more than one. A wine-glass set with different-colored fillers or crystals looks incredible in a group.
Floating Centerpiece
Materials:
large glass bowl
floating candles
camellias and small daisies
Steps:
- Fill the glass bowl half-full with water.
- Place floating candles (those specifically designed for buoyancy) and flowers on the water's surface, then surround the exterior base of the bowl with flowers.
Floral Centerpiece
Materials:
transparent tape
tall plastic cup
glass bowl
colored dry pasta or beans
fresh flowers
Steps:
- Place several pieces of tape across the top of the plastic cup in a tic-tac-toe fashion. This will provide slots to place the flower stems through.
- Position the cup in the center of the bowl and surround with beans or pasta. Stone pebbles or aquarium rocks also look great.
- Fill the plastic cup with water and your choice of fresh flowers.
Guests Dia Collins
Landscape Designer, A Floral Fantasy Design
21115 Devonshire St., #361
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Phone: 818-772-5516
E-mail:
theflowerchick@aol.com
Website:
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