We recently went to a black/white themed party and they had these adorable centerpieces. A small plant (basil is pictured below) was repotted in a pail, and a wooden pinwheel was added (you can get them at craft stores really cheap and paint if desired). It was finished off with a matching placemat (not too matchy-matchy though) and voila! Picture-perfect centerpieces!
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what a fantastic and simple centerpiece!
It was so impressive to see on the tables. Plus, it was fairly small so your view of the person across the table wasn’t obstructed.
very cute! nice idea for decorations.
I think the basic idea can be translated for any number of themed gatherings!
Love that idea!!!!
It turned out so great, didn’t it? It just goes to show that you don’t have to spend a lot to make an attractive decoration!
I love a black and white theme.
We complained a bit about having to find clothes with only black and white (semi-casual style) but everyone really looked nice 🙂
That is a cute centerpiece, and not only does it look good but it would smell amazing too, I love basil!
You know, I never even thought to sit and smell them – too busy with helping at the party 😛
Cute, I like the idea of planting it later, very practical.
Well, the worse thing about decorating is that many times it’s so wasteful! Either you throw the things away or store them for the next 20 years. Plus, it’s very ‘green’ 😛
Very cute idea!
Isn’t it though? I think ‘less is more’ in this case, don’t you?
Super cute! I love that you used a herb for the plant! 🙂
The host said she wanted something to last and that could be re-used. It got planted in the garden afterwards 🙂 Plus, the basil looks so fresh and vibrant!
Simple and beautiful! I love this idea. I might have be inspired for an upcoming girl scout event!
You’ll have to send me pics! My daughter helped with repotting the plants into the pails and it was a great project for her!
Love the pinwheel “accent” sometimes it’s the simple things that can dress up an area.
So true. Would you believe the host found them like that (black and white decorated) in the clearance section?!
That is really neat. Cute pinwheel but I love the fact it’s a basil plant, as opposed to just any ol’ flower. Neat!
Me too – it makes so much sense to use an herb instead and I love the look of the basil. Plus, no wilted flowers to worry about if you need them looking nice for a few days or so.
I just love this! Very cute!
I’ll relay your message to the host 🙂
LOVE THESE! What a simple but beautiful way to make a centerpiece – and you can give them away as gifts, too!! 🙂
Yes! In fact, those basil plants were later planted in the garden there!
The polka dots add a touch of whimsy!
It does really up that ‘cute’ factor doesn’t it?! At the same time, though, it’s still classy.
Simplicity is beauty… definitely! That makes for an excellent conversation starter too 🙂
I agree. It’s such a basic idea yet really adds style to any table!
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