I always set the table different each year. This year I bought some large white hydrangea stems (just 3 for $6.99 at WF), and some chrysanthemums (7 stems for $6.99). Whole Foods had some great greenery and Christmas berries, but sheesh...they were so darn expensive.
Want to make some arrangements for your holiday table? Buy a few white stems of hydrangeas and another smaller flower for variation. The hydrangeas have a large head which takes up a ton of space - meaning you won't have to fill your vase with more flowers. I like the spikes of the chrysanthemums agains the delicate, large stems of the hydrangeas. Instead of wasting money on Christmas berries (seriously, they were $19.99 for a few stems), look around your yard and trim a few spring from a holly bush, magnolia tree, or evergreen. Heck, do what I did and cut some branches from the backside of your Christmas tree.
I chose 2 large, yet squatty cube vases. Keep in mind you don't want anything too tall because it will block everyone's view from each other. You want to keep the conversation going without having to use a machete to see!
I placed 2 handfuls of small river rocks that I found at Lowes in the bottom of the vases. From there I cut the hydrangea stems to where the base of the head just hits evenly with the top of the vase. You don't want it too tall or short so cut a little at a time until you get the right height. From there add the greenery on the edges around the whole vase. Then, add the chrysanthemums in any holes that you see.
For the berries, I added fake ones that I had leftover from my decorations. I found mine at Hobby Lobby for .79 each (plus 50% off).
I think my arrangements are pretty nice and they were less than $10/each.
What are some of your holiday traditions?
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