Simple Centerpiece Ideas that Shout Spring
(ARA) - As winter snow changes to spring rain, restlessness is soon overtaken by the inspiration of migrating birds and blooming flowers. People become more active as social gatherings and parties increase with the more accommodating weather. Whether it's a graduation or a garden party, inviting spring - as well as your guests - inside your home is made simple by incorporating nature into your decor with the use of natural centerpieces.
"Creating an appealing centerpiece will instantly lure your guests to the table," say homecare experts from the makers of ELECTRASOL and JET DRY. They offer the following centerpiece ideas that will add color and freshness to your spring gatherings.
Flowers With Flair
Centerpieces containing flowers are the most popular choice for kitchen and dining tables, not only during spring, but any time of year. With hundreds of varieties and colors of flora to choose from, the scents and shapes you can add to your tables are endless. But instead of buying an expensive bouquet at your local florist or grocery store, create a unique floral centerpiece using a little creativity and items you already own.
Creative containers are the first ingredient to designing an eye-catching floral centerpiece. Liven up your tulip or daffodil bouquet by placing them in a unique container. A single stemmed rose or daisy placed in a colored or antique bottle is a great way to show off your spring blooms while utilizing the pieces in your own home - a simple yet elegant look.
"An easy way to make dishwasher safe vases and containers shine after months of storage is by using ELECTRASOL automatic dishwashing detergent," the homecare experts say. "This is a great way to make not only your centerpiece shine, but plates, glassware and silverware surrounding the centerpiece as well." For vases or dishware that may otherwise be streaked and spotted after washing, use a rinsing agent such as JET DRY once a month. It is especially useful for preventing spots and film and maintaining sparkling table settings.
Along with sparkling containers, another simple way to accent your flower arrangement is to fill the remaining space in your container or vase. Sand is a perfect substance to hold up any number of stems and it adds another aspect of nature to the centerpiece. You can even color coordinate the sand and your flowers by dying the sand with food coloring. Simply combine sand, water and food coloring mixture, let the mixture sit for 15 minutes, drain and enjoy the unexpected splash of spring color the sand adds to your table's centerpiece. Consider using seashells or cleaned pebbles to fill the container's empty spaces as well.
Fruit and Veggie-Tables
What could be more functional than an edible centerpiece? Fruits and vegetables offer their own individual, natural beauty that can be reflected in a centerpiece in many ways. Most are available year-round and unlike a dozen roses, it won't cost you a fortune to buy a dozen apples.
A citrus centerpiece can offer a breath of fresh air to any winter-logged home. Simply start by filling up a frosted bowl with pears and apples. To release the refreshing scent of the lemons and limes, use a lemon zester to carve swirling designs in the fruit. Then, simply fill in the remaining spaces with smaller fruits and vegetables like brussel sprouts and kumquats. You can also fill the bowl with water and add a few flower petals to create an even more eloquent look. Display your creation for a few days, drain, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
These simple creations are just the beginning when designing a centerpiece to fit you and your home's personality.
If you have any questions regarding automatic dishwashing, call the dishwashing experts toll-free at (800) 228-4722.
Courtesy of ARA Content, www.aracontent.com, e-mail: info@aracontent.com
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