By the time most of you read this I’ll be on my way to sunny San Diego, CA to visit one of my best friends! This will be my first time flying with Miss E by myself and I’m a little nervous about it, so say a prayer for me! But all in all, I’m really excited to have some girl time and put my toes in the sand!
On another note, I’ve picked all of the giveaway winners from the Blogiversary Celebration so please check your emails!
Now onto a sweet and inexpensive project for the day. If you are looking for a simple yet elegant centerpiece idea for your upcoming dinner party, wedding, or rehearsal dinner, I’ve got an idea for you! Using an old crate, mason jars and some hydrangeas from the garden you can create a chic floral arrangement for hardly anything at all.
I love flowers and I am so fortunate that I have gorgeous white hydrangeas that fill my back yard every summer. I’d like to take credit for how gorgeous they look but in reality they are pretty low maintenance. I planted them about 3 years ago and every year they get bigger and more beautiful. Starting in mid-July and through September hydrangeas fill every room in my house. Love.
I generally just use simple glass vases for my arrangements, but this year I decided to use this old Wine Crate that my grandma gave me (you can read more about that here).
Pairing the rustic crate with fresh white flowers creates a very shabby chic look. You can find old crates like this at Thrift Stores, the Goodwill, Antique Shops and garage sales. I find them everywhere but I was fortunate to get this one for free :)
Here are a few little tips on how to get a full and tiered flower arrangement.
I started with the old wine crate and gave it a good cleaning.
Next, I gathered some mason jars and old vases and placed them inside the crate. Now here is my tip. Place the taller vases in the center to give the arrangement some height and then place the shorter vases around the edges. This will help the arrangement have a fuller/rounder appearance and stay symmetrical.
I started in the center and worked my way to the edges, filling in holes along the way. And once I was done, it looks liked this:
I’m checking out for the rest of the week and weekend but I have a great guest post for you tomorrow!
About Taryn Whiteaker
Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!
I love hydrangeas! I have blue and purple ones in the yard and love this time of year because of having them in the house.
Stop. It. This is gorgeous! Have fun in San Diego!
Love the centre piece idea Taryn! It would be so simple to do but looks absolutely gorgeous (love your grandma’s crate!)!! Have a wonderful time in San Diego:)
Oh it’s gorgeous! Love it, I have been wanting to pick up some wine crates.
Sweet idea! With all those flowers nobody would ever know about the old jars hiding away in there :)
stunning flower arrangement!
Love it. Want to take it home with me. :)
That’s gorgeous! My first attempt at a hydrangea bush failed in a horrific hail storm just days after I planted it. :(
I hope to someday have some as beautiful as yours!!
Love your wine crate and the hydrangeas are the perfect addition! :)
So beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration. With Joy, Carey
Great tip. Thank you for sharing. Visiting from Chef in Training. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-8.html Hope to see you at the party. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Sooooo soooo pretty! I love the white hydrangeas. I tried some here early in the spring but the Texas summer killed them. The rustic box just adds the perfect touch. Classic and elegant! Love it!
-Sara
MajHoffTakesAWife
awesome idea! Would love to have you link up to our party!
http://baked-inthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/07/made-it-by-monday-link-party_31.html
That is really so pretty and romantic! I love it:)
Okay, this is just so stinking gorgeous. LOVE IT.
This is soooo beautiful! It is simple, elegant, and so chic! Your hydrangeas are gorgeous as well :)
Believe it or not, I have actually toured that winery! I still have pot holders from the gift shop. I just love the hydrangeas against the rustic crate…..beautiful!
Hi Taryn, found this on Live.Laugh.Rowe so great! Love it!!
Love this idea–super chic!
Oh how lovely! This arrangement says “summer” to me! :)
I love this! Such a great idea and perfect balance of elegant and rustic!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Brenda
What a lovely and simple idea! Thanks for sharing it.
So beautiful! One of my favorite flowers!
Gorgeous centerpiece. Thanks so very much for sharing!
xoxo, Tauni
What a fantastic idea! This is absolutely gorgeous and yet so simple to do!
http://www.thegoldensycamore.com/2012/08/little-yellow-rocker.html
Absolutely beee-youtiful! Featuring you, Taryn!
This looks lovely! I have the same type of hydrangea. I’ll have to keep this in my mind for next year when they bloom again!
Gorgeous! I love hydrangeas but I live in AZ and it’s too hot! So I will admire yours. :)