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Create A Garden Themed Centerpiece
This month’s challenge was inspired by some cute garden-inspired decor by Cottage At The Crossroads. The topsy turvy planter features three galvanized buckets and one container. They are filled with an assortment of flowers and plants.
SUPPLIES
Other than going to the grocery store I haven’t left my house in a month. That won’t change anytime soon. So the CHALLENGE portion this month was working with what I had on hand at home. I did get lucky in that my grocery store had a few small Petunia and Vinca plant offerings.
- Galvanized containers (I had a watering can and fluted container.)
- Plants and flowers
- Vase
- Spanish moss
DIY Tutorial
There are just three simple steps to create the centerpiece. It took me less than five minutes to make it.
Step one: Position the watering can in the center of the fluted container.
To achieve the look I wanted the watering can needed to be raised. This is where an upside-down vase came to the rescue.
Step two: Simply fill the containers with plants.
Because this planter is intended as a centerpiece for the patio table I wanted to hide the dirt. Eventually, the petunias will grow lusher and fill in the bare areas. Until then:
Step three: Add Spanish moss to cover the dirt but still allow easy watering.
Dining Al Fresco
There have been quite a few perfect spring days lately. Mr. Decor is currently working from home. He likes to spend his lunchtime enjoying the garden.
I layered two vintage tablecloths across the table and topped them with seagrass chargers. The antique transferware matched the centerpiece well.
There is really not a bad seat to be had at the table.
From the angle above you can take in the gorgeous purple irises in one corner.
The other corner contains the bountiful blooms of the climbing rose arbor.
Through the arbor, you can see the large center yard bed. This was where we planted our Victory Garden for Blackthumbs.
At four weeks in the zucchini have started to blossom.
Our rose tree on the left and the container garden is also growing like gangbusters.
Peter Piper better not pick my pretty pepper blossoms.
So what was on the menu for our Super Fancy Garden Lunch: pizza and salad. Care for a slice?
Be sure to visit all the other PC participants below for additional ideas.
Up next in the lineup is Thistle Key Lane.
Laura
HI laura, I love those two galvanized pieces! And, I never thought to add moss as filler for an outside pot! Genius!
I read your Instagram post about your son and trip to Ireland. Cheers and Blessings! the other Laura
I knew you would create something special from the inspiration photo. Your watering can is really cool and I love the look of the piece you used for the base.
So pretty, Laura… I love your galvanized garden centerpiece and pretty petunias and vincas!!! Fun ideas. I can hear the birdsong out in your garden now and I bet lunch was delightful. <3
Enjoy your garden and I hope the critters stay away from garden.
Hugs,
Barb 🙂
I am in love with both of your galvanized pieces and that is one adorable centerpiece. Perfect for your beautiful surroundings. I’m with the hubs on this one too. I’d like to spend my lunch (okay and all other meals) out there. And once this covid craziness stops, I’m on the hunt for some vintage table cloths. My oh my those are fab. Thanks so much for joining in. I love what you created!
What a great way to style your pails. I love that you made a table centerpiece with it. Looks beautiful!
Yes I would very much like a slice please
This is adorable. I love that watering can. I’m enjoying lunches with my husband too. We also like a 5:00 snack in the afternoon. I’m with you on the victory garden. It’s kept me occupied and busy. Stay safe.
Love that large fluted galvanized, Laura! Perfect for your cute layered centerpiece. Of course, I’m loving your vintage tablecloth; think I need to pull out some of mine:) Always love seeing glimpses of your lush yard!
Perfect, Laura! I love it with the petunias and yes, it will be wonderful when the “drop” over but till then, a great solution.
That tablecloth is wonderful!
This centerpiece is adorable. I like that the two galvanized pieces are totally different shapes!
Wow, what a beautiful garden you have, Laura! I love the way you created your table centerpiece. That watering can is just precious! Happy to be hopping with you!
Your centerpiece is lovely , Laura. I especially love your fluted container!
Your galvanized pieces make such a fun centerpiece. I have a thing for watering cans, especially unusual ones like yours. Lovely garden too Laura!
Laura,
I have garden envy at this moment. Your centerpiece on the table is beautiful and creative.
Your trellis is beautiful too. I am looking forward to getting outside. Grey, rainy and cool here. We can’t seem to get a few days of sun.
Our lilacs are ready to show themselves if we could get sun.
Beautiful garden.
Cindy
Laura, What a lovely spring table. I am just itching to dine outside this weekend. We are expecting nice weather. Have a wonderful weekend.