Deck
the Table This Thanksgiving
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(ARA) - You've remembered
the turkey and trimmings, the pies and cakes, and the potatoes
galore, so take the
time to set a gorgeous holiday table
worthy of all those hours of work. Here are some fun and easy examples from floral expert
Jane Carroll and 1800Flowers.com: |
Above: A growing trend in table décor
is mixing seasonal fruits and vegetables with fresh flowers to
create unique and striking holiday arrangements. |
Apples can
make great individual table settings or be arranged to create
a unique centerpiece. Simply place a metal tea light on top of
each apple, trace around the tea light with a marker and cut
out the tracing. Drop a new tea light right into the top of the
apple. Place each apple on top of a fall leaf and either set
one apple votive arrangement at each setting or cluster in the
middle of the table for a fabulous fall centerpiece.
Create your
own vase by first selecting an upright butternut squash. Cut
off about an inch from the top. Next, scoop out at least 2 or
3 inches of the inside. Thoroughly soak a piece of floral foam
(available at most florists or craft stores) that you have cut
to fit into the opening and place it inside of the scooped out
squash. Before you do, hold the flowers near the squash to determine
the height and give each stem a fresh cut on an angle and insert
it in the foam.
You can also
use fresh gourds in assorted colors to create miniature versions
of this floral arrangement. Simply cut the top off of an upright
gourd (cut only 1/2 to 1 inch) and clean out the inside. Insert
a small piece of floral foam soaked with water into the opening
and arrange single stems or a small bouquet of flowers inside
the gourd. 
 Click on www.1800flowers.com on the Web for more
great seasonal decorating ideas, and for unique seasonal arrangements
and holiday centerpieces, such as the floral Cake Plate by Jane
Carroll. |
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POSTED NOVEMBER 17, 2003
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