March 10, 2008

Everyday Table Centerpieces

Carnations and poms are some of my favorite everyday flowers. One of the best things about carnations is you can easily dye them any color to match your color scheme. Here, simple instructions:

1. Purchase several white carnations from your local floral outlet.
2. To make your dye solution, add one ounce of food coloring to one pint of warm water. Then add one teaspoon of sugar. Place the dye solution in a clear glass vase.
3. Immerse the fresh cut flower stems in about three inches of dye solution.
4. Remove the flowers from the dye solution when the desired color is achieved. This could take anywhere from one to 24 hours.
5. Wash the stem ends under running water and cut the stems again before you use them in a floral arrangement.

Once your carnations are cut, place them in colorful glass tumblers. I really like the Graphic Garden Tumblers from Pottery Barn.

Target also has some very nice tumblers. Experiment with the colors, and even go for bold prints. It will really liven up your space. Place the flowers in the tumblers in any room in your house or use them as cute centerpieces for a bridal shower.

Posted by DIYnista at 10:05 a.m.

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