DIY Centerpieces That You Can Make in 10 Minutes
By Alexandra Churchill August 18, 2015
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From fruit baskets to paper bags, here is how to quickly make a DIY centerpiece -- using household items -- befitting any celebration, big or small.
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Herbal Centerpiece
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Credit: Aaron Dyer
Here's a fresh idea (freshly picked from your garden, that is): Arrange rinsed stems in a pretty vase or vessel filled three-quarters of the way with water; keep it on the counter so you can easily pluck a sprig or petal when needed. Choose the types you use most often, like rosemary, or branch out with ones you want to try, such as shiso. Here, flowering mint, spicy chives, lavender, and rosemary create a striking bouquet. Basil should be loosely covered with a plastic bag to keep its leaves fresh longer.
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Sand Centerpiece
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At the beach house? This is "shore" to be a hit with your guests! Heighten the elegance of your summer party with these candlesticks, rising up from a sea of sand and shells.