Last week I got a request from one of my BFFs to help her decorate a new trough/box she bought
I had no idea what she wanted and figured it might be best if we went shopping…to my surprise when I arrived at her house, she had already been shopping…
Her kitchen island was arranged like a professional crafter,
protective newspaper laid down under her new trough,
a glue gun, pliers, scissors, candles, glass hurricanes,
faux succulents, ribbon, and a large bag of mixed straw and vine balls,
plus cotton bolls!
I was very impressed, and told her those things were perfect!!
I couldn’t wait to get started and before long the box was full and she was happy!
I wish I had taken a before picture
but I couldn’t wait to start playing with all her goodies!
Now, I was inspired! {thank you Vicki!}
Think of all the possibilities for long and low centerpieces and vignettes!
I picked up an inexpensive box at HomeGoods and shopped my house to see what I could find…
A bag of moss, glass bottles, and some daffodils…
Inside, outside…
I can tell I am going to have a lot of fun with this simple box!
Long and low arrangements are so perfect for dining, they make the table look beautiful, but don’t get in the way of conversation and sight
This table, Citrus Explosion, does have a few taller elements, but they are purposely placed out of the line of sight across the table
This Spring Garden table also has several vases of flowers, but they are placed at each end of the low central arrangement
This large row boat is one of my favorite things to use for a centerpiece or vignette at the beach house
Flags and orbs, bottles and shells
If you have a round table, use a large shallow basket and fill it with whatever you like!
Don’t forget the lights!
This seaside table has a lantern at one end, anchoring the seashells flowing across the table runner
One of my favorite boat displays is this boat full of rowing ghosts!
An unusual mix of elements keeps things interesting, this fall table featured a silver pumpkin nestled in a magnolia wreath with a runner of cotton bolls
This Thanksgiving table is a long time favorite, literally a long runner of a variety of pumpkins, fruit and gourds with tiny white lights woven through
Thanksgiving Tables, Gobble Gobble
So, next time you are setting a table think long and low
Shop your house, and use things in new ways!
Next week will be full of table top inspiration from Celebrate and Decorate’s annual Valentine’s Day Blog Hop!
My table will be posting next Wednesday
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
