It's possible to spend a lot of money creating a centerpiece for your table or party, but you can create a number of pleasing effects stylishly but with minimal expense. Does this Spark an idea?
Themes
A subtle theme, expressed through colors or patterns is often an excellent way to customize your everyday home furnishings to fit the occasion. Gift-wrapping ribbon curled slightly at the ends makes an elegant decoration for the Christmas table. For a graduation party, place the graduate's cap on top of a pile of scholarly-looking books. Combining themed and non-themed items that you have around the house can help to create a personalized but stylish centerpiece, especially if they play well with your furniture and drapery colors.
Natural Beauty
Some of the most beautiful centerpieces involve using common elements of nature such as flowers, leaves or unusual rocks and stones. Based on the season and what materials are available, you can use a few simple flowers in a vase or make an elaborate natural arrangement. A vase of tulips or even wild flowers can be a great way to bring in a touch of spring's color. You could also fill a clear vase or bowl with colored leaves surrounded by sprigs of evergreen or ivy vines. By arranging what you have around the house---inside and out---into attractive color patterns and uses of material, you can make seasonal centerpieces that cost next to nothing.
Thrifty Centerpieces
One resource that people often ignore is the wealth of items available at thrift stores, flea markets and other places that sell second-hand or heavily discounted items. You can often find knickknacks perfect for transforming into stylish centerpieces for any occasion. Look for one-of-a-kind items, or something you can transform to suit your purposes, such as candle holders you could flip over to serve as narrow vases. Almost anyone can afford a few dollars--combined with a large dose of creativity--to make a lasting impression on their guests.
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