Hello and happy almost Christmas!

Today, I am popping in to share how quick and easy it is to put together a centerpiece with grocery store flowers. I am the biggest fan of those inexpensive bouquets you can grab while picking up your weekly grocery list. My favorites are from Trader Joe’s. I am such a fan that I will stop on Thursdays to see what new flowers are arriving (yep, I know which days my T.J.s receive their flowers). So, let’s start this simple DIY holiday centerpiece.

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DIY Holiday Centerpiece.

So, let’s begin with the flowers I found today.

Getting Started.

I am using a simple bunch of Christmas greens—it has two types of greens and costs 4.97. I also picked up a bunch of white Lisianthus for 4.97. Score! I love Lisanthus and was happy they had them in white.

The first step is to choose a container. I am going for a hygge feel here- minimal and natural, so I decided a simple glass vase.

Adding your flowers.

My favorite flower-arranging tip is to create a grid- here, It’s a simple but effective way to ensure your flowers look their best. I am using regular scotch tape, but floral tape works even better. This will provide some stability to your stems while arranging. Next, unwrap your flowers. Once unwrapped, strip all the leaves below the water line. Then, using a sharp knife or scissors, make a diagonal cut- this allows more water to be absorbed into the stems.

Cranberries

Once I began, I realized I wanted a little more color than my original green and white plan. I had fresh cranberries (actually left from Thanksgiving )- so I added them to the vase. They will stay fresh for days if you change the water regularly.

I filled my vase 3/4 of the way with cranberries and then refilled it with water. The cranberries will want to float to the top, which is okay. Just keep gently pushing them down with the stems. Note: I saved the needles and extra cranberries for a simmering stovetop potpourri recipe I make every year at Christmas.

To begin arranging- gently push the stems into the water and cranberries. Wiggle them around the cranberries as you add them. I worked the grid from the outside, starting with the greens I had the most of. Then, I added the second type of greenery (which gave some height). I built out the right side a bit for a more asymmetrical look, so it doesn’t feel too stuffy.

Finally, I add the lisianthus, filling any gaps/holes as I go. I love the white against the greens, and the blooms look like roses.

That’s it! A quick and easy centerpiece for under 15.00, including the cranberries!

What do you think? It’s a pretty easy DIY holiday centerpiece, don’t you think? Have I inspired you to try something more than a bouquet?

Wishing you the happiest of holidays!!!

Until next time,

-Libbie

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