I am currently a regular guest presenter/expert on the Kirly - Sue’s Plant Based Kitchen Show on Adventist Radio London. I have been giving tips , advice and table centre piece ideas to grace your table or event. Below you will find pictures that currently correspond with each show.
Adventist Radio London Kirly-Sue’s Plant Based Kitchen Show
Show 1 - Jam Jar Table Centre Piece
Fresh floral posies placed in decorated jam jars on a wooden tray or mirrored plate, to decorate your table for breakfast, or a casual brunch/ lunch.To listen the show click the link https://adventistradio.london/podcast/avoiding-food-waste/
Jam Jar Table Centre Piece on a wooden tray
Jam Jar Table Centre Piece on a mirrored plate
Show 2 - Jugs and Pitchers
Displaying fresh flowers in jugs and pitchers either new or vintage makes a great centre piece for your table . I chose these jugs which were in the same colour way, and kept the flowers simple to help focus the eye on the pretty containers they were displayed in. The lace effect on the tray and the table cloth all tie in also with the lacy look of the flower Gypsophila.
Vintage Jugs with Gypsophila table centre piece.
Jugs with Gypsophila table centre piece.
Show 3 - Floating Flowers
Fresh flowers with their stems cut and placed in a stem glass bowl and water. Scattering petals below adds extra colour to the display below the design. Other flowers that are
good for floating are Phalaenopsis orchids, Astrantia and Cosmos.
Floating flower table centre piece
Floating flower table centre piece
Show 4 - Foliage Bottles and Candles
Bottles with foliage inside , then filled with water and a taper candle screwed into the top. Herbs such as rosemary and thyme would work just as well as the Euc pictured.
Bottles can be upcycled for this table centrepiece.
Foliage in water bottles with taper candle table centrepiece
Foliage in water bottles with taper candle table centrepiece
Show 5 - Foliage Garland
Layering foliage down the centre of the table, making sure to use different textures, shapes and shades of green to create interest , makes a wonderful bringing- the out-doors- in feel to the table.
Foliage garland table centre piece
Foliage garland table centre piece
Show 6 - Tall Foliage Designs
It is very on trend to use large foliage in tall vases , to add drama to a space. These designs would look great on a buffet table or kitchen island .
Tall oversize foliage table centrepiece designs
Tall oversize foliage table centrepiece designs
Show 7 - Candelabras, Candlesticks and Candle Stands
Tables always look extra special with candle light and the use of candelabras, candle sticks and candle stands help facilitate that extra special mood.
Twig candle stand table centrepiece
3 arm gold candelabra table centrepiece
5 arm gold candelabra table centrepiece
Black single candle stick table centre piece
Show 8 - Dried flowers
Dried flowers and foliage are a great source for decorating your table. They provide great longevity for you to enjoy natural materials on your table all through the year.
Five stems of dried Fern in a glass teal vase
Grasses in a neutral clay vase
Show 9 - How to look after fresh flowers
In this episode, I shared tips on how to care for fresh flowers. There are several things you can do to help your fresh blooms last longer , such as making sure your containers are super clean, and cutting your stems at an angle, increasing the surface area, and therefore allowing your flowers to drink water easily.
Bleach and water used to clean away bacteria.
Stem cut at an angle to allow the flower to drink water easily
Show 10 - Napkin Embellishment Ideas
You can use fresh, dried or faux flowers to embellish your napkin. gift. A single beautiful rose, which your guests can take away with them as a parting gift. A few stems of fresh herbs, such as rosemary and thyme , or dried flowers or grasses such Lagurus, (other wise known as Bunny tail grass), that you can use time and time again because of their long lasting qualities.
Single Rose with wool napkin embellishment
Dried Lagurus grass napkin embellishment
Show 11 - Wreath centre piece
This Floral foam based table centre piece has a mixture of foliage to add texture and interest to the design.
Show 12 - Pillar /church candle arrangement
Show 13 - Submerged flower designs
Show 14 - Sustainable wreath centre piece
Show 15 - Sustainable urn arrangement