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Cool Idea: Using Cabbage as a Centerpiece

CasaSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:00:48 -0700

Glass vases are chic and timeless, but sometimes you need to stir things up a bit. And when you've used every old coffee pot and vessel you can think of, look to your kitchen or garden. Real Simple looked at a head of cabbage with an inventive eye, and decided to use it as a centerpiece. After cutting an opening into the top of each cabbage, they fit a piece of saturated floral foam inside, turning the produce into a vase! I love how they chose purple flowers to match the hue of the cabbage; it really makes a statement. For full instructions, go here.

Do You Decorate With Gourds?

CasaSugar — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:30:52 -0700

I love the funky shapes, colors, and textures of Fall gourds. Clustered in a bowl, or stacked in a tall vase, they make a great centerpiece in lieu of flowers. Do you regularly buy them for Fall decorating?

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Casa Quickie: Use Ornaments For a Chic Centerpiece

CasaSugar — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:30:01 -0800

Su Casa member Aimeesbell suggests this trick for creating an on-the-fly centerpiece for parties during the holiday season and beyond. She says, "I had extra bronze ornaments from the tree and placed them in this oversized brandy glass to make an easy and chic centerpiece!" Since the ornaments are a neutral color, you can easily use this centerpiece well into the New Year.

Will There Be a Centerpiece on Your Thanksgiving Table?

CasaSugar — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:00:11 -0800

As much as I love a festive centerpiece, at my house, the Thanksgiving table is usually overflowing with dishes and a sizable turkey of course, leaving little room for decoration. So, tall taper candlesticks are a good ole standby with minimal footprint, which I like to liven up with cranberry garlands. How about you?
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Would You Use Succulents as a Centerpiece?

CasaSugar — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:15:49 -0700

One of the most beautiful weddings I've ever attended used succulents as centerpieces at the reception. The unusual plants were nestled in small colored glass votives that were laden with pretty, tiny pebbles. Would you use succulents as centerpieces at a wedding or a party? Source

Casa Quickie: Easy Autumn Display

CasaSugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0700

To get the look of Fall on your coffee table, dining room table, or fireplace mantel, try this tip from Real Simple. Simply clip some pretty turning leaves from trees in your yard. The leaves should have a bit of stiffness to them, so they can stand up on their own. Next find a pretty container, such as a galvanized-steel ice bucket (as shown here), or a ceramic bowl or urn, and arrange the leaves as you would a floral bouquet. Easy peasy! Source

Cool Idea: String Theories

CasaSugar — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:30:15 -0700

I'm always keeping an eye out for unexpected centerpieces for your next party. This pretty alternative to flowers, which was created by New York event designer David Stark, was fashioned by first shaping wire into floral shapes. Then, biodegradable sisal twine was carefully wound around the wire forms. The unexpected effect is equal parts modern art and kindergarten craft project - definitely an effect I love. I think this would look great on tables at an Autumn wedding, and it looks so easy to make that if you were going to be DIYing your wedding, you could involve a number of friends and relatives in the process of making these.
If you're interested in seeing more of Stark's ideas for centerpieces, check out the slideshow at The New York Times.

Marilyn K. Yee for The New York Times

Off To Market Recap: Centerpiece

partysugar — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:58:12 -0800

I'm always in search of beautiful new centerpiece ideas to jazz up my regular old table or bring my party table settings to the next level. A few weeks ago I asked you to help me out and share your best centerpiece suggestions. You saved your favorite floral/foodie designs in the Yum Market on TeamSugar and tagged them with the keyword Centerpiece, here are what I consider to be the most gorgeous centerpieces:

DesignRchic found this exquisite, modern, geometric candle centerpiece. One of my rules when dressing a table is to create as many levels, layers, and textures as possible to attract and tantalize the eye. This centerpiece does so all by itself. To add more depth I could use colored votives and place it on a vibrant tablecloth.

Two more creatively cool centerpieces so read more

Top Yum Market-er rubialala discovered two (!) aesthetically pleasing centerpieces that are each very distinct. The first is a 4-in-1 vase that can hold flowers, floating candles, shiny rocks, or tiny fruits. Don't those roses look spectacular? I have to confess I totally fell in love with this centerpiece and may purchase it for my vase collection.

The second centerpiece that fab finder rubialala submitted is appropriately in time for Chinese New Year. This shiny bronzed pig is absolutely adorable and perfect for adorning your table in a little Chinese New Year bling.

Thanks for participating gals! For more information on how to bookmark on TeamSugar please read geeksugar's helpful hints.

Off To Market Recap: Everyday Table Setting

partysugar — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:13:47 -0800

The table setting on my kitchen table changes with the seasons (and sometimes my mood!). It's easy to update your table's look by getting a new set of placemats. I have hosted quite a few impromptu dinner parties lately and my winter set is starting to show wear (oil/wine stains, etc) and tear, so I asked you to help me find a new tablescape. I want four wintery placemats in sober tones. You saved your placemats and centerpiece accessories in the Yum Market and tagged them with the keyword, Everyday Table Setting. Here's how I'll overhaul my table's look:

Rubialala's beautiful white mirrored placemat will serve as the new focal point of the table. At first I wanted to use these as the main placemats but realized it's too snowy white and will be best when placed in the center of my table.

To see how I complete the transformation, read more

On top of the white placemat, to finish up the centerpiece, I'll arrange 2-4 of these black candles that rubialala discovered (thanks for your help girl!). I really like the shorter, stubby ones because they won't prevent me from seeing my mom who sits across from me during dinner.

In front of the 4 chairs, I'll place the black and white patterned placemats that I found at Neiman Marcus. Throw in a beautiful vase filled with red roses and I'm finally ready for my next last minute dinner party.

Off To Market: Centerpiece

partysugar — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:01:15 -0800

Every now and then I like to let my competitive streak run wild by participating in a contest. As long as you remember that the contest is in good fun, there is nothing to lose and only things to gain. This week I was thinking about entering a centerpiece of the month contest. The centerpiece can be anything: a single flower, a pile of rocks in a jar, a row of candles, a bowl of lemons or floating flower petals. The possibilities are endless when it comes to this challenge and I don't know where to begin. I need you to assist me by heading off to market in search of centerpiece ideas. Save your centerpieces in the Yum Market with the tag of Centerpiece. I can't wait to see your super suggestions!

Don't know much about the Yum Market? Take a quick glance at geeksugar's how to save on TeamSugar.