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Make-It-Yourself Centerpiece
for Holidays and Special Occasions

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

Place a large pillar candle in the bowl.

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

Surround the candle with a row of limes.

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

Fill bottom of the bowl with about 2" of water. Then insert rose stems between the limes so that rose stems are under water.

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

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

Add leaf sprigs and insert into the water.

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