I have been stalled about what to do with some empty spaces and tables since we put away our Christmas decorations. Between being busy and unable to think of anything fresh, I did nothing. That’s right, nothing. I left those 2 table bare, sad and cold. The other flat spaces are still plain and mostly bare too.
Just couldn’t think of what to put there. My perfectionist tendencies and looking at all the beautiful vignettes on beautiful creative blogs stalled me. Then it came to me…a simple eye pleasing table centerpiece …
A simple vase full of flowers
and understated color is perfect for making a room feel homey.
My dining room always looks better with a vase of flowers or greenery. Fresh flowers don’t cost much. A biweekly purchase can be affordable especially when you discover which flowers last best. When spring comes it is easier to cut from your yard.
This bunch cost $10. I wanted a full tall bouquet to grace my dining room table. That can be hard to find without spending more that $16 – 20 which is over my price unless it is a very special occasion.
My kitchen was needing some something. A plain tall candle stick would not do it. We have been eating in the dining room lately. That means I can put something larger or more elaborate vignette on the table. There is not a lot of counter space to move the centerpiece to make room for plates and food.
You can never go wrong with flowers are the easy pretty solution. Here I set them on a tray after they were trimmed and place in a vase that was an oval Colonial candle. I added a bulky candle stick with a pillar candle.
What a difference it made in the room!
What are your tips for simple eye please table decor?
Maybe linking at these great parties!
Fresh flowers always brightens up any room and also lifts our spirits and brightens our days!…Beautiful vases of flowers!!!
Thanks Shirley. Hope you can enjoy your lovely porch. Linda
You have inspired me! My dining room table has been empty since Christmas. I’m going to treat myself to some flowers today.
Good for you! Thanks for dropping by. Linda
You are so right fresh flowers make such a difference in a room and they don’t have to cost a lot either. I dream one day of having a cutting garden so I can have fresh flowers any time I want. Thanks so much for linking up to our Something to Talk About link party. Hugs, CoCo
I love your pretty flowers and nothing makes a room look prettier. Thanks for popping in to see me!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Linda – We love your floral arrangements. Love how you deconstruct the arrangement and use them in different ways. The look so pretty on your table and brighten up your space. Thank you so very much for linking up with Something To Talk About . We appreciate it!
Your flowers are so pretty, they really do freshen up a room. I did something similar recently, but I used fake flowers – I like your real ones better!
Thnaks JoAnne for taking a look and your kind comment. Have a good day!
I have some “fakes” upstairs in my bathroom. I couldn’t afford fresh except from the garden in the entire house! Linda
Hi Linda,
You do enjoy flowers just like I do-they always, always brighten my spirits and my home.
I think you put this very well about stalling out when you see gorgeous vignettes, sometime I too
become overwhelmed, even though I have plenty of things to assemble for a vignette. The entire
process can become daunting. Your flowers are picture perfect!
Thank you for your visit and for the lesson on the Ironstone!
Have a lovely evening,
Jemma
Glad to know I am not the only one. Still need ot get my tureen out of the attic! Have a good weekend! Linda