I think a savoy cabbage makes a spectacular springtime centerpiece. And it's so easy to do! With a small, sharp knife, carve out the center of the cabbage and insert a chunk of floral foam. You should secure it with a couple of pieces of bamboo skewers. Then just add a few flowers and some greens, maybe a snip of curly willow and voila! Place it on a charger, in a serving bowl or use a bread basket like I did here. Inexpensive, yet impressive.
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I was asked to create a centerpiece representing Spring that would spotlight a local seed company's potted ranunculas. The candy eggs were a big hit...so big the guests started eating them! Can you make out the little bird's nest rising above the flower? Just a fun, unexpected touch.
The asparagus design was done just like the leeks on the home page. I used a Mason jar and added a bunch of fuschia ranunculas. Just about any type of flowers would work, especially alstromeria which last a long time.
Jelly beans are perfect for Easter. Just use a smaller container inside the outer container and add the candy in between the two. Also think about using larger containers with plastic or actual Easter eggs.
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