Flower Centerpieces for Parties

Use the single floating "I´m hip, chic and not afraid of simplicity" flower bloom effect. A single, beautiful bloom foating in a glass dish is a perfect complement to an unfussy yet elegrant menu. Purchase cheap glass prep dishes from a department store - pick a container the right size for the bloom you have in mind and make sure it is wider than it is deep. For dramatic, large flowers such as peonies, magnolias, poppies, gardenias, lilies, alternate the dishes down the center of the table with matching candles. For small, delicate blooms such as helebore blossoms, orchids, or zinnias, place one at each placesetting and match the bloom color to the plates and napkin color.