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Fresh, Fast, and Easy Spring Centerpieces

Simple Decorations for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, and Brides

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Fresh, Fast, and Easy Spring Centerpieces
Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, a bridal shower, or other Spring occasion call for special decorations. Using a classic footed bowl, a few beautiful flowers, pieces of fruit, or decorative pieces, you can create a fresh spring arrangement that looks as lovely on a luncheon table as it will on a coffee table or in an entryway.

In less than 15 minutes you can put together a beautiful flower arrangement, using our photos and step-by-step instructions as your guide. Have fun!

  • Easy Citrus Arrangement
    A quick trip to the grocery store will supply everything you need for this fresh arrangement. You can eat it later!

  • Decorative Balls
    Arrange ceramic balls or glass ornaments in a bowl and spruce up with flowers.

  • Spring Flower Garden Basket
    You'll love making this easy basket garden of potted flowering plants with our simple instructions and photos.

  • Rose Vase Arrangement
    Using a fishbowl vase, a dozen roses, and filler flowers, you can create a classic floral centerpiece.

  • Bud Vases
    Set roses on the rim of small vases and group them together. They'll look simply beautiful!

  • Vases on a Tray
    Cluster small bud vases together for maximum impact.

  • Flowers and Floating Candles
    Float candles and rose blossoms in a beautiful bowl of water. Can you think of anything easier?

You can probably think of other ways to make a pretty spring decoration. Use our ideas for starters, and take off with your creativity!

For more ways to dress up your spring table, you'll find some ideas here.

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