Holiday Flowers

House Beautiful

 

I might have mentioned that I am hosting a big Christmas party this year. I am planning everything right now.

One tip I'd love to share is these easy and elegant floral arrangements for each table. 

Ocean Spray

Here are the directions from Ocean Spray -

INGREDIENTS

1 clear glass vase or pitcher

1-2 12-oz. bags Ocean Spray® Fresh Cranberries (depending on size of vase)

1 bouquet of fresh flowers (here we used white Ranunculus)

Water

DIRECTIONS

Start with an empty vase or pitcher. Add 1 or 2 bags of Ocean Spray® Fresh Cranberries (depending on the size of the vase) and enough water to fill vase 3/4 full. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the ends off the fresh flowers at a 45-degree angle. Add cut flowers to vase, arranging as needed.

Replace water daily or as needed, and discard berries when they become soft, which can range from a few days to about a week.

The smaller vases I use only require about 1/2 bag of cranberries each.

I will use an arrangement for each of my tables. I also love these for a dining table because their low height does not obstruct your view of each other or conversation.

I use square vases - these 5" square work well -

5" Square Glass Vases

Red or white roses, red or white carnations, red or white ranunculus, or white hydrangeas all work beautifully.