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Make-It-Yourself Project
for Thanksgiving

Fruit and Flowers
Platter Centerpiece

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Centerpiece photography ©2001 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide

Fill a platter for an impressive table decoration.

Note: Ripening fruit can cause fresh flowers to wilt so be sure to add flowers only an hour or so before your party.

Materials Needed

  • Platter
  • Lemons, artichokes
  • Flowers: 6 roses, 6 sunflowers, 6 mums, or the flowers of your choice
  • Leather fern or other greenery

Centerpiece photography ©2001 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide

Centerpiece photography ©2001 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide

Artichokes
Begin with a base of artichokes. These are small, about the same size as the lemons.

Centerpiece photography ©2001 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide

Lemons
Add lemons and top with a few more artichokes.

Centerpiece photography ©2001 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide

Leather Fern
Edge the platter with several sprigs of leather fern or other greenery.

Centerpiece photography ©2001 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide

Add Flowers
Add about 18 flowers set low in between lemons and artichokes. Stems should be about 3" long.

Tip: Most flowers will last a few hours out of water. Or, use florist water tubes, if desired, to keep flowers fresh for a few days.
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