Pointers on the use of different centerpieces
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Flower arrangements are most satisfying when they feature one predominant type and color of flower. Heavier, darker flowers should be placed lower while lighter, smaller flowers look best higher up and on the sides to avoid a spotty effect. Fruit arrangements are best when they simply display the natural shape and color of the fruit, and may be paired with a few flowers for contrast. Candles provide soft lighting and make settings sparkle but are only used for decorative purposes in daylight and work best in groups of four or more on larger tables or two to three on smaller tables. Object variety in height creates more visual interest in centerpieces.
Pointers on the use of different centerpieces
- 1. POINTERS ON THE USE OF DIFFERENT CENTERPIECES
- 2. FLOWER ARRANGEMENT In an arrangement of flowers, one type of flower and one color predominating is more satisfying. The heavier the color, the lower it should be in the arrangement. Smaller, lighter flowers are better on the sides and toward the top. To avoid a spotly effect, keep like colors together and as much as possible, flowers of the same intensity of colors must be kept together. The flower container must be as much as part of the picture of the table appointments in its quality, texture and color as everything else on the table.
- 3. One of the most popular flower arrangements for the dinner table is the crescent pattern. Its character changes with the selection of different plant materials. It is discourteous to have flowers arranged so tall that they act as barricade among the guests and prevent cross – table conversation. Tall arrangement must be reserved for teas, cocktail parties and buffets when the flowers are to be viewed by guest in standing position.
- 4. THE BEAUTY OF FRUITS Simply arranged fruits at their best. It is their own color and shape that provide the interest. For an arrangement of one kind of fruit, select a container which will reveal its own particular shape and color to advantage. Combine solidity of fruit with the delicacy of flowers for contrast or emphasis. Two or three blossoms or more – in tiny glass holders may be tucked among fruits effectively.
- 5. CANDLES AND CANDLELIGHT Candles are pure decoration only and in creative table setting, are considered as such. Candles are not used in any daylight setting. Use at least four canles on an average six feet long, or else use none at all. An abundance of candlelight make glass and silver sparkle, women lovely and provide a soft glow for the entire settings. Two candles are decorative possibility for a small square table set for two. Even a group of three would fit in this arrangement.
- 6. Objects of different height create greater interest. Relatively low flowers and tall candles do not have be of the height. Candles must be above eye levels. Use candle holders to make the candles stand erect, soften the end in hot water to fit them quickly into the holders. Select the candle color carefully. For general use however, ivory is most satisfactory because it blends well with any color.