Showing posts with label centerpieces. Show all posts
Showing posts with label centerpieces. Show all posts

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Think Inside the Box?

Blumebox wants to change the way you think about vases.

What does clear glass say about your personal style? Probably not very much. And, unless every room in your house is the same color, and every party you throw has the same theme, you might want to diversify the way you display flowers and the way you set your table.

During a cleaning rampage, blumebox founders Wade and Whitney Flanagan opened up a cupboard to find enough nondescript glass vases to fill a florist shop. After a dozen trips to the recycling bin to get rid of the dust collectors, they were determined to develop a smart alternative.

The Flanagans (Whitney, a marketing executive, and Wade, an engineer) asked themselves what were the most important aspects when it came to vase design. They determined that a vase should be a beautiful complement to the flowers without competing with them, should reflect the personal style of the person using it, should be environmentally friendly, and low-cost. With this in mind, they set forth to design an innovative container that can be personalized for any event, and easily transported, even when full of flowers. After numerous prototypes and a lot of refining, blumebox was born!

When it comes to design, function and cost, blumebox kicks glass! Its smart design includes streamlined packaging, allowing the blumebox to be shipped and stored flat. It is literally a snap to put together, and just as easy to fold back down to be stored between uses.

The wide array of colors makes it easy to match a blumebox to the color scheme of a flower arrangement or the theme of an entire event.

Be sure to visit them at: http://www.blumebox.com/index.shtml






Tuesday, December 28, 2010

In Full Bloom Wedding Centerpiece

Calling all you DIY and Craft-Oriented Brides! The flowers you want to use aren't in season -- but that's okay. Make these centerpieces using Martha Stewart's floral clip art to create your favorite blooms anytime of year.  A great way to "kill time" if you're trapped in the house this winter!


Click here for details on the how to, supplies needed and different templates!

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Easy and Chic Centerpieces

Wrap cylinder vases in varying sizes with anaglypta -- an embossed wallpaper -- to create elegant containers for your centerpieces. Click here for more from Martha Stewart Weddings!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Unexpected Centerpieces

Unexpected Centerpieces, Tree
Tree centerpieces with pomanders
Who needs a few puny offshoots when you can decorate your reception table with an entire tree? For a modern look, spray-paint the branches a monochromatic hue and adorn with graphic pomanders in a bright color.
Unexpected Centerpieces, Fruit
Boxes of fruit centerpieces
Nothing says summer or fall quite like a crate of oranges or a wooden bucket of apples. Why not put the flavors of the season at the center of your wedding reception decor?
Unexpected Centerpieces, Books
Board games and books centerpieces

One part vintage charm, one part charismatic personalization, building centerpieces around your hobbies or interests is a great way to put a unique touch on your wedding reception decor.
Unexpected Centerpieces, Potted Cacti
Potted cacti centerpieces
Lately succulents have been making a splash on the wedding scene, but for couples who really want their centerpieces to be unexpected, we suggest a tougher alternative.
Unexpected Centerpieces, Vintage
Centerpieces in unexpected containers

Vases are nice, mason jars are rustic, candelabrum are dramatic, but for a truly unexpected centerpiece, you need to broaden your understanding of what constitutes a flower holder
Unexpected Centerpieces, Dessert
Unexpected dessert centerpieces

You've probably seen weddings where the couple opts for small cakes on each table in lieu of sheet cakes or a giant wedding cake. In a similar vein, get creative with your dessert centerpieces by opting for colorful macaroons, truffles, or even marshmallow snowballs.
Unexpected Centerpiece, Ornamental
Ornamental Centerpieces

Ornaments aren't only for the Christmas tree anymore. By selecting vivid jewel tones in glitzy textures, these colorful orbs can add an unexpected twist to your reception centerpieces.

I hope you have been inspired to try something new! Thanks to the knot.com for the pictures and great tips!