Take It Outside!

May 11, 2009 By 3 Comments

So much rain this Spring has left me yearning for sunshine, warm breezes, and outdoor entertaining! Thanks to Martha, there is plenty to inspire you to take it outdoors. Who else would have ever thought to tie the flower to the OUTSIDE of the vase?! Placed on a shallow dish with water keeps the flower fresh.

Tropical Zen or Hawaiian Luau comes to mind when I look at these leaf-wrapped votives.
Great way to light up the night. Hang jars, glass votives, punched tin cans, or tiny lanterns from the umbrella spokes.
The perfect light appetizer of cheese & crackers served on terra cotta saucers….I want to go to there!

All photos from MarthaStewart.com

Filed Under: centerpieces, decor, Summer
About Chris

Chris Nease is a party stylist and home entertaining expert with over 15 years of experience. In addition to her work as founding editor of Celebrations At Home, Chris is an editorial stylist and contributor to Celebrations.com, Occasions online, & Tablespoon.com. Most recently her work has been published in Cottages & Bungalows, and Yum Food & Fun for Kids.

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  1. 1
    Dollface says:
    May 11, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    These are gorgeous!! I love tying the flower to the outside… xxoo

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    CK Nethercott aka Mom says:
    May 11, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    I am going to try the candles hanging under the umbrella. Very beautiful ideas!

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  3. 3
    Kim - The TomKat Studio says:
    May 12, 2009 at 5:41 am

    I LOVE that photo of the vases with the flowers outside. It took me a minute to figure it out! Gorgeous!

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