This year I’m trying to incorporate as many natural products as possible into my Christmas decor. Here’s a quick (and fairly inexpensive) idea for a Christmas Centerpiece. I started out by purchasing three small boxwood bushes that were similar shape and size. I got mine on clearance for $3 each at a local nursery.
I wrapped each plastic, ugly black pot in burlap and ran a red ribbon around the center of each pot. You can use hot glue to secure the burlap and ribbon to the back of the pots.
I made the burlap a little long on top and frayed the edges a bit. Then I covered the dirt with reindeer moss.
I scattered a few shiny, red ornaments here and there to add one more layer of interest.
I dropped mine into a metal planter and placed on my coffee table in the living room. Beautiful! If I were going to use this as a true centerpiece, I would put down a runner, drop a few ornaments down to the table and add a few votive holders here and there.
As an added bonus, I can easily switch out the ribbon after Christmas to change the look for late winter/early spring. Then I’ll have three bushes to add to our landscaping in the spring!
Do you use natural elements in your Christmas decor?
~Southern Fried Gal
Linking up with Amanda for another round of weekend reading!
December 7, 2011
You are so smart to make a centerpiece that you can use until spring with a quick ribbon change. White ribbon with some snowflakes for an accent will be perfect for January. This looks really nice!
December 8, 2011
I really love this! I may try my own version for my kitchen table!! Love the planter!
December 8, 2011
Puts mine to shame!
December 10, 2011
Thanks for the visit…It is great to meet you. I love this. This is something that would look great all year long! Going to check out the rest of your blog.
November 27, 2013
I like you centerpiece idea! did you get that iron planter as personalized or as it is? I’d love to try that to my own dinner table. Thanks for sharing clever idea!
Happy holidays,
Marilyn
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