Easy DIY Holiday Centerpiece : Pale Pink Amaryllis, Magnolia Leaf & Cedar Flower Arrangement

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QMLL_Mp5kSP-EG-m6rTbpn4LLOL-w4g-lR9YD3qZUQC2WosNSxFIaGrk2OViHauKr3MXl1KUQvTyV-iH3AZigXJmlQQFSXaUiYKNa4-rRieCsrTAV8ajgiAtYvJ3Lo4xiduMgv8Fwbk/s1600/amaryllis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QMLL_Mp5kSP-EG-m6rTbpn4LLOL-w4g-lR9YD3qZUQC2WosNSxFIaGrk2OViHauKr3MXl1KUQvTyV-iH3AZigXJmlQQFSXaUiYKNa4-rRieCsrTAV8ajgiAtYvJ3Lo4xiduMgv8Fwbk/s640/amaryllis.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F12%2Feasy-dyi-holiday-centerpiece-pale-pink.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-kEDT-SogWK4%2FUM9ALGMqOiI%2FAAAAAAAAO94%2FhrAvq-LWq30%2Fs640%2Famaryllis-steps.jpg&description=Easy%20DYI%20Holiday%20Centerpiece%20%3A%20Pale%20Pink%20Amaryllis%2C%20Magnolia%20Leaf%20%26%20Cedar%20Flower%20Arrangement%20%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F12%2Feasy-dyi-holiday-centerpiece-pale-pink.html"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><br />For Emma's party I wanted the create a very soft and feminine flower arrangement that would be fitting my soft and feminine little lady.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg17GkFiniX4GOM858vsink7CuX7qrqc8PKYKEa3b9Of4IU_jFHf5HiNR5huXGk5BuLWMYVI0cz1toTBx67K1DzTrdfaw4oZgRozJOQRiR6nMlHKCwJD_I4AWYfuSKcdXq-sNqjQKnKZuw/s1600/IMG_8617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg17GkFiniX4GOM858vsink7CuX7qrqc8PKYKEa3b9Of4IU_jFHf5HiNR5huXGk5BuLWMYVI0cz1toTBx67K1DzTrdfaw4oZgRozJOQRiR6nMlHKCwJD_I4AWYfuSKcdXq-sNqjQKnKZuw/s320/IMG_8617.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Just as I designed her invitation (<a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/12/emmas-1st-birthday-invitation-diy-extra.html" target="_blank">here's the post about the invitation</a>) to just have a glimpse of Christmas, I didn't want the arrangement to be overly "holiday," but I wanted it to be appropriate for the season.  I think it is important to always decorate seasonally - arrangements seem to "fit" better when the seasonality is considered... not to mention flowers that are in season are easier to find and of a higher quality.<br /><br />I selected these soft pink amaryllis along with magnolia leaf and cedar sprigs.  The arrangement came together very easily.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBn_yOdkF_iciW-A1h0SajUCvelZVMuWDJwhjQ01DhFMypDF1w-OKgW1PV9nXavqGOd23fENE70mlnfmyEYP-efXVn2deGyHMkOW9xWaJDXNiOawvyavglSoKEKn3rJsAU9_dI0IjJMhg/s1600/IMG_9191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBn_yOdkF_iciW-A1h0SajUCvelZVMuWDJwhjQ01DhFMypDF1w-OKgW1PV9nXavqGOd23fENE70mlnfmyEYP-efXVn2deGyHMkOW9xWaJDXNiOawvyavglSoKEKn3rJsAU9_dI0IjJMhg/s640/IMG_9191.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here you can see the shiny green and velvety brown magnolia leafs - my favorite.  They are so easy to use and seem to "make" any arrangement I use them in. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKlTRf55wCil7Xn4Zwd0fBDsgQI0kqPydliq5PbSkkeDPLGjX6FpTssZRgL2LIaebyJSB4mgpLPBlv-oqtvCsaj_qqbI05TmTjMJb3gSRNrP6Eqv7WAaPHKFJpODcor6JIQCJ8zQmNEM/s1600/IMG_9107.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKlTRf55wCil7Xn4Zwd0fBDsgQI0kqPydliq5PbSkkeDPLGjX6FpTssZRgL2LIaebyJSB4mgpLPBlv-oqtvCsaj_qqbI05TmTjMJb3gSRNrP6Eqv7WAaPHKFJpODcor6JIQCJ8zQmNEM/s640/IMG_9107.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here is the arrangement on the night of the party with the cakes in the center of the table. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg7MNuJf1H6U3nj3X_EgFv0ljp9aPCT5oruxxmU5w1093brZjt3OSiDdNY-NP9TUWQEzjWo2XWnb81_MaSlrMYqxwDiaI1x4isji6z7LWNiymbzwZjGCSwUIeE6dC-qXo9YMY5IYnn4Tw/s1600/IMG_9108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg7MNuJf1H6U3nj3X_EgFv0ljp9aPCT5oruxxmU5w1093brZjt3OSiDdNY-NP9TUWQEzjWo2XWnb81_MaSlrMYqxwDiaI1x4isji6z7LWNiymbzwZjGCSwUIeE6dC-qXo9YMY5IYnn4Tw/s640/IMG_9108.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here are the Easy DIY steps.  You can certainly use red amaryllis for a more traditional holiday centerpiece for Christmas.  I think you'll see how easy it is!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT51OwwLFumWop7uw6IU8YjQuXVPBoFkVjIWKqDRUWt6vsOnUGOJQ-QtgE8OHWyViPZj-DSDPne8oUes_DcrGXVAFBFqjR8rdZM4gBtniXWt6ACNCHSGO0Gja9HZoArT64KOvbE0aRA44/s1600/IMG_9202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT51OwwLFumWop7uw6IU8YjQuXVPBoFkVjIWKqDRUWt6vsOnUGOJQ-QtgE8OHWyViPZj-DSDPne8oUes_DcrGXVAFBFqjR8rdZM4gBtniXWt6ACNCHSGO0Gja9HZoArT64KOvbE0aRA44/s640/IMG_9202.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Start by placing the cedar sprigs in the vase that is filled with water.  Trim the stems before you put them in so they just drape over the sides.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG6xQKPYf6y1yoMMu3sb7i8irbkMEF1gtaJ-345274a525DQcaEvLGW_q0okefotmuBSDNDkL2CMtit0YXhyphenhyphenh6ykXKU-YW7bR7HRisdt4eHVNoWVgFSVQCxybkE8DS6yn5FAYW_OAKUFI/s1600/IMG_9204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG6xQKPYf6y1yoMMu3sb7i8irbkMEF1gtaJ-345274a525DQcaEvLGW_q0okefotmuBSDNDkL2CMtit0YXhyphenhyphenh6ykXKU-YW7bR7HRisdt4eHVNoWVgFSVQCxybkE8DS6yn5FAYW_OAKUFI/s640/IMG_9204.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Next, insert the amaryllis - I used three stalks that had 3 blooms each.   <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Of53c251S2kFxodMubOHFLRL-xSGEvaOKJrJ9LMbl94_U7RKYBsKyXseCO1Z3Z-7cjffnL7RG7hGIqnSW98AXm2IGpfsQ1u5946cjovNPHDBdGjChoOay3TESWEQGAb3EtSr1tomvz4/s1600/IMG_9188.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Of53c251S2kFxodMubOHFLRL-xSGEvaOKJrJ9LMbl94_U7RKYBsKyXseCO1Z3Z-7cjffnL7RG7hGIqnSW98AXm2IGpfsQ1u5946cjovNPHDBdGjChoOay3TESWEQGAb3EtSr1tomvz4/s640/IMG_9188.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Finally, insert the magnolia leaves around the base of the flowers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Easy DIY Holiday Centerpiece : Pale Pink Amaryllis, Magnolia Leaf & Cedar Flower Arrangement

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Holiday Table Setting | Centerpiece Ideas for Christmas Table

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_VmK2anBcOQ1JWXyKKdJq23vus31LHZH4DA_9BU1X-6XzgVGdXGWNwXyETVZIm2w7Qv0S7_1nu-TM2YyOUhGiI2WA_FgJay-KvC_9SvnntigwoyPtlSRmYnRBjM-__1jIEYaxcvp9vk/s1600/IMG_9982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWILFMV1N3Ey-TBD1kExjB5rvTOcYObH7lkRlY0lW-ZP2hr_TUeNMdYocSzhfT1tWw1Heuk1vvPz09_9TchjZQVps9NLdpR24e5s5x9P3LWoKUY85mzLIotl9q6UY60NmqUEqcdyMIFs/s1600/IMG_9995.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWILFMV1N3Ey-TBD1kExjB5rvTOcYObH7lkRlY0lW-ZP2hr_TUeNMdYocSzhfT1tWw1Heuk1vvPz09_9TchjZQVps9NLdpR24e5s5x9P3LWoKUY85mzLIotl9q6UY60NmqUEqcdyMIFs/s640/IMG_9995.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_VmK2anBcOQ1JWXyKKdJq23vus31LHZH4DA_9BU1X-6XzgVGdXGWNwXyETVZIm2w7Qv0S7_1nu-TM2YyOUhGiI2WA_FgJay-KvC_9SvnntigwoyPtlSRmYnRBjM-__1jIEYaxcvp9vk/s1600/IMG_9982.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_VmK2anBcOQ1JWXyKKdJq23vus31LHZH4DA_9BU1X-6XzgVGdXGWNwXyETVZIm2w7Qv0S7_1nu-TM2YyOUhGiI2WA_FgJay-KvC_9SvnntigwoyPtlSRmYnRBjM-__1jIEYaxcvp9vk/s640/IMG_9982.jpg" width="426" /></a> <i>I'm re-sharing this post from last year - enjoy!  Later this week, I'll be sharing some photos from our holiday parties this year! </i><br /><br /><i>Cozy & Elegant</i><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Holiday Dinner Party </span><br /><i>Table Setting</i><br /><br />This year, I continued my "Handstitched Holiday" theme to my table setting.  As I mentioned, I have never before officially had a 'theme' for decoration for Christmas... this just sort of happened, but I like it.  It makes every decorating, wrapping, baking and table setting project so easy.  <br /><br />I like this long brambling 'centerpiece' that runs the entire length of the table versus just one centerpiece element in the, well... center.  To achieve this look, I placed sprigs of cedar to create a swag look.  Next, I placed two boxwood topiaries (that used to live on my mantle...) and dressed them up with a red and natural striped ribbon.  Finally, I tucked in various shapes and sizes of chunky white pillar candles.  <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV2cYGR-tjWHvQskBo_QM3ohW4rZtdqX3zLIn1UHxD_b9XJpcztNAz614SY1AjE7n4tNPYqlFw9Qn8zk4LtudxU4Zh05q-bKWMZq3-ZA2UUllMV-2rCBlKihkyWhuum9O12ruapacZXLM/s1600/IMG_9988.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV2cYGR-tjWHvQskBo_QM3ohW4rZtdqX3zLIn1UHxD_b9XJpcztNAz614SY1AjE7n4tNPYqlFw9Qn8zk4LtudxU4Zh05q-bKWMZq3-ZA2UUllMV-2rCBlKihkyWhuum9O12ruapacZXLM/s640/IMG_9988.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The table is set with my Spode brown and ivory china dinner plates, white hemstitch linen napkins, country wine and water glasses, and pewter flatware.  I wrapped the napkin in jute upholstery webbing - you can find it in craft stores in the upholstery section.  On top of each napkin I placed a gingerbread candy cane cookie.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyWILFMV1N3Ey-TBD1kExjB5rvTOcYObH7lkRlY0lW-ZP2hr_TUeNMdYocSzhfT1tWw1Heuk1vvPz09_9TchjZQVps9NLdpR24e5s5x9P3LWoKUY85mzLIotl9q6UY60NmqUEqcdyMIFs/s1600/IMG_9995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhib61E4XE6EeHJlZ-ox6pCaWVRtzafkYItTgdN15RBDyAomCzrbto0ieZrp66hnH5VVVqY92_clw8ctLSoxrLky8f-uD834iiNfHxRTjS5txmXG51FplrHSINePM0mVwdyvHpxPWtNWqo/s1600/IMG_9996.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhib61E4XE6EeHJlZ-ox6pCaWVRtzafkYItTgdN15RBDyAomCzrbto0ieZrp66hnH5VVVqY92_clw8ctLSoxrLky8f-uD834iiNfHxRTjS5txmXG51FplrHSINePM0mVwdyvHpxPWtNWqo/s640/IMG_9996.jpg" width="457" /></a></div><br />Here is a close up of the topiary - it is fake... cake you tell?  It is the only fake thing in my entire house, but I really like them so I don't care!  They're my rules, I'll break them if I want to.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlkY1RDabc_6TOEcC0VhLBNUlTtKabMHqXQ23ZYld10kYep4EdhXSiClocPh89nirYp99cbP52ozKnSugRjBvJTVqIZdFSRot0HcilTgJKbUIcrUAMuVj9HWjh2VboP4LsYiRYMj-_hcs/s1600/IMG_9997.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlkY1RDabc_6TOEcC0VhLBNUlTtKabMHqXQ23ZYld10kYep4EdhXSiClocPh89nirYp99cbP52ozKnSugRjBvJTVqIZdFSRot0HcilTgJKbUIcrUAMuVj9HWjh2VboP4LsYiRYMj-_hcs/s640/IMG_9997.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love this cedar greenery - the little yellow tips add a great dimension and texture. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJeWypCDHDQn4clq_YBATxhbBNKfVRfARuZ2PmeWGkKoBEpSVd7F5BPF-LoojyX6NZz9AcnmaMqbSAzkMPSLzx8lTE61hdPf5N8aPB74oYcjCp3dpADOj1-9SZLr3pzx9tvxQ15h7Oq5s/s1600/IMG_0007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJeWypCDHDQn4clq_YBATxhbBNKfVRfARuZ2PmeWGkKoBEpSVd7F5BPF-LoojyX6NZz9AcnmaMqbSAzkMPSLzx8lTE61hdPf5N8aPB74oYcjCp3dpADOj1-9SZLr3pzx9tvxQ15h7Oq5s/s640/IMG_0007.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>

Holiday Table Setting | Centerpiece Ideas for Christmas Table

I'm re-sharing this post from last year - enjoy!  Later this week, I'll be sharing some photos from our holiday parties this year! ...

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