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5 Minute Romantic Centerpiece

5 minute centerpiece
So I really wanted to title this post
“5 Minute Shabby Chic Romantic Flower Centerpiece”
…but that sounded a little clunky.
Even if it is accurate!
So instead I’m keeping it simple with “5 Minute Romantic Centerpiece” because
1) You can make this in 5 minutes (really!)
and 2) with the candles and fresh flowers it definitely gives the air a romantic feeling!
So pull up a chair (even though you’re probably already sitting down) and let me show you how to whip this up.

5 minute centerpiece 1
You need 7 basic ingredients for this centerpiece:
1. Fresh flowers (from the yard or otherwise)
2. A long rectangular container
3. A small vase (you can find one like mine at the dollar store)
4. Small river pebbles (dollar store)
5. Tea lights and/or votives
6. Floral tape (or washi tape)
7. Shears or scissors
5 minute centerpiece 2
Tape off your small vase with floral tape. If you don’t have any handy, you can use thin washi tape like I did. Make a criss-cross pattern that you can insert your flowers into.
Trim the flowers so they will fit into your vase. You want the bud to sit at the lip of the vase.
Continue to fill the vase until there are no gaps.
Add water to the vase then place it in the rectangular container.
5 minute centerpiece 3
Add the pebbles to the rectangular container then place 1 or 2 votives (and/or tea lights – I like the combination of the two) into the pebbles but make sure they are not under the flowers.
5 minute centerpiece 4
Don’t we have a pretty little centerpiece?
Let’s light it up to make it even more dreamy!
5 minute centerpiece 5
5 minute centerpiece 6
Pretty, right? And the peonies I used smell absolutely dreamy.
This is the perfect centerpiece for an intimate dinner with friends or even just you and your significant other.
Not to mention that it is inexpensive and can be pieced together very quickly!
5 minute centerpiece 7
I wish peony season lasted longer. Ours is almost over. They are such pretty fragrant little things!
What do you think?
Do you have most of these items on hand already?
See if you can make something similar with items you already have!

 

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The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥

Friday 21st of June 2013

Fast and fabulous!!! I have everything I need too! LOVE IT!!! hugs...tfs!

Gail Wilson

Wednesday 12th of June 2013

You're right! I do have everything to make this!!

love your romantic centerpiece

catching you!gail

Randi~Dukes and Duchesses

Sunday 9th of June 2013

So pretty. I love the candlelight!

Crystal

Saturday 8th of June 2013

Love it! It's so simple and beautiful!! Great tip on using tape! Thanks so much!

Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon

Thursday 6th of June 2013

Gorgeous!! Love how it glows!

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