Winter Home Makeover: Mastering a Holiday Centerpiece
Create your own table decorations with a few choice items you may already have around
Making your own beautiful holiday centerpiece is easier than you think, and can be done using a few key things you may already have. A vase, a few candle holders, seasonal fruit or ornaments, and a bowl are enough to get you started. Keep reading for ideas on creating more holiday cheer at home.
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Sometimes forgetting about flowers and candles is a great way to create an out-of-the-ordinary tabletop. A simple flat plate paired with silver ornaments can become a beautiful, last-minute centerpiece.
If you have any extra ornaments lying around, this is a great way to put them on display and tie in your dining room décor with your Christmas tree.
If you have any extra ornaments lying around, this is a great way to put them on display and tie in your dining room décor with your Christmas tree.
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| For a sophisticated look, mix simple flowers with sparkly metallic pine cones. This balances out the look with natural elements, making it elegant but not over-the-top. Find or buy a few oversized pine cones and paint them in metallic colors. |
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Make simple Christmas ornaments the center of attention, as Timothy Clue did by filling tall candy jars with tree ornaments. This homemade look adds a festive splash of color right where you need it.
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| Vases can be found very inexpensively and are usually the starting point of your typical arrangement. Pop in a few of your favorite florals and give them some sparkle by adding mirror tiles to the center of your dining table. Scatter a few tea candles to create a romantic ambience. |
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Concerned about having dried up flowers for Christmas? Build your bouquet on a base of water-retaining florist's foam to extend the life of your next fresh arrangement.
Many floral designers use this material to stabilize their arrangements in odd-shaped containers. It can be cut to fit any vase or container, so the possibilities are nearly endless.
Many floral designers use this material to stabilize their arrangements in odd-shaped containers. It can be cut to fit any vase or container, so the possibilities are nearly endless.
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| Decorate your next Christmas party with something that not only looks good, but can be eaten as well. Let your guests take a bite out of a yummy gingerbread house centerpiece, and fill up the house with even more goodies to add an element of surprise. You can make this in advance using a kit or your own design. Or let crafty kids handle this one while you focus on other holiday prep. |
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| Combine elements of nature in your home. Pine cones, beaded garlands and fir branches can often be found around the house, and you can pick up cheery winter clementines at the market. |
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This starburst bowl from Crate and Barrel is a good starting point for any holiday centerpiece. When it comes to filling it up, use your imagination; gold-painted pine cones, tree ornaments, pomegranites, oranges, fir branches, and mixed nuts are a few easy ideas.
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| Displaying golden reindeers to the middle of your dining table or mantel is a great way to create a fun centerpiece. Tip: Get this look without breaking the bank by buying a few plastic reindeer and spray painting them gold. Arrange them with in the middle of your dining table. |
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Buy seasonal produce like pomegranates for an exotic touch to your regular fruit arrangement.
| Nestle candles in a bed of hazel nuts for your next dinner party. For an all-out natural look, include scattered leaves and beautiful winter gourds. Have any other decorating ideas for Christmas? We would love to see them! Share your favorite ideas below with a description on how to get the look. More ideas on making your next centerpiece: How to Make Beautifully Untamed Floral Arrangements |
Ideabook updated on Dec. 20, 2011.
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