The Christmas Centerpiece
December 14, 2009 by Krista Franks
Filed under Thoughts of Home
The photo above is from a Christmas luncheon I attended last weekend. I thought the centerpiece was elegant and did a nice job of adding a focal point to the table without overwhelming the table or getting in the way of the meal itself or the conversation around it. It is important to consider the size and bulk of a centerpiece. Centerpieces that are too tall will inhibit conversation across the table, and centerpieces that are too wide will make it difficult to fit all the necessary dishes and glasses for a meal.
Here are a few simple centerpieces that would be nice for Christmas:
- Place evergreen branches on top of a serving platter, and pile ornaments on top.
- For a variation, use magnolias to cover the platter instead of evergreens. Also top with ornaments.
- Fill a glass bowl with shimmering Christmas ornaments and beads.
- For a rustic Christmas centerpiece, fill a wooden toolbox with evergreen branches, berries and pillar candles.
Krista Franks is a writer and artist who grew up in Fayette County, Ga. She attended the University of Georgia where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fabric Design, a Bachelor of Arts in Journalsim and a minor in Spanish. Her hobbies include painting, drawing, sewing, knitting, reading and dreaming. An admirer of art, nature and literature, she finds beauty in every day moments and hope in the passionate spirits of those around her.