Showing posts with label Do-It-Yourself Decorating. Show all posts
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Thursday, November 22, 2012

DIY - How to Create Eye-Catching Autumn Arrangements

Eric Cortina of Roger’s Gardens shares his tips and tricks for unique centerpieces and tablescapes.


Potted Plants and Flowers
  1. Group wicker baskets together and fill with blooms or small potted herbs. Choose herbs without strong fragrances that would interfere with dining or the atmosphere.
  2. Use fruit for centerpieces. Try grapes and with figs and gather foliage from your garden in similar colors to add.
  3. Instead of a single centerpiece, scatter multiple pewter and copper containers down the table and fill them with autumn-colored roses mixed with fall leaves.
  4. Use wire baskets to plant small blooming plants such as chrysanthemums or antique pansies. Add in gourds or fall pumpkins for more interest.
  5. Embellish centerpieces with folk art such as seasonal ornaments by Bethany Lowe that will add a traditional homey style.
  6. Use oranges instead of pumpkins. Bunch orange roses in places to continue the color theme.
  7. Arrange several candles together and place in groups on the table. Along with traditional votive candles, mixing in those of different heights and sizes makes the overall look more interesting and exciting.
  8. Be eco-friendly and chic by using potted plants and flowers that you can later add to your garden.
These DIY home décor ideas will give your home a refreshing look and make it a Well Styled Home!