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Arranging Centerpieces

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Flower arranging is both an art and a science. If you're unfamiliar with some of the techniques, try using tips from these sites that provide easy floral tutorials.

-- This site offers tips on choosing containers.

-- Better Homes and Gardens has several floral project ideas. Use their Search Box to look for "centerpiece", or try their page of Easter centerpieces.

If you're all thumbs with flowers, you may be more comfortable with piling thing up. Try these Easy fruit arrangements using one large decorative bowl.

Setting a Beautiful Table

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-- Don't know which side the fork goes on? New brides and novice housekeepers will get some good information from these pages on tabletops and setting a table.

-- with two pages of photos and instructions from Better Homes and Gardens . Or try this [link url=http://www.bhg.com/bhg/slideshow/slideShow.jhtml?slideid=/templatedata/bhg/slideshow/data/RomanticCandles_12192002.xml]Slide Show of candle ideas.

-- Rebecca's Garden shows how to transform your table into a spring garden, with birdnest placecards, centerpiece, napkin ring, and decorated votives - all for under $20.

-- Martha Stewart suggests using eggcups to hold a tiny eggshell vase, gives directions on making gilded eggs, and shows how to decorate an Easter egg tree. Browse for these Easter projects and more on MarthaStewart.com.

-- Make an Easter Egg Tree with these instructions from MarthaStewart.com.

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-- About's Guide to Entertaining, Donna Pilato, has some terrific ideas for an Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch, and includes recipes for such delectible treats as Strawberry Soup, Asparagus Quiche, and Italian Cheesecake.

-- Check this page for more wonderful Spring entertaining and decorating ideas.

However you celebrate spring, bring flowers into your home. The beauty they express is a harbinger of the freshness and renewal of the season.

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