When I showed the new runner that I made for the dining table out of fabric that coordinates with the livingroom pillows, I had a couple of questions about where I found the urn that the floral arrangement was in. It looks quite large and substantial, however it has a little secret.
The floral arrangment was done in a very simple brown bowl and not very tall. I previously had it sitting on a round wood block, but that wasn't tall enough to give me the height I wanted.
Now the arrangement doesn't hide behind the chairs and it is also a better scale to the candlesticks.
Think outside the box and look around for something you have to use as a pedestal. It just might work and be perfect.
I am trying to think outside the box for one of my cloches!!! The box is winning!!!
ReplyDeleteI am laughing at Ceekay's comment as I compliment you on your creativity. In our other house the sun room valances made out of the same fabric as your table runner.
ReplyDeleteClever clever!
ReplyDeleteYou are one creative cookie!
;)
HUGS!
Great idea Marty. Thanks for sharing your "little secret". :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so much fun, and economical, when you can use things in different ways to make an idea work.
Hugs,
Babs
Hi Marty,
ReplyDeleteI love your idea and had to laugh, because I just recently did the exact same thing to one of my arrangements to get the height I needed! Improvising is the way to go to get the look you desire, well done. By the way, your home looks like it could be in a magazine...it's so beautiful! XOXO ~Liz
P.S. Thanks for the nice comment! =)
Marty,
ReplyDeleteVery creative, dear friend! Love the look!Thanks for the tip!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Hi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteI do this all the time in on my dinning room table, You have a Beautiful home sweet lady... Thanks so much for having your linky parties so sweet of you !!!
I hope you are having a Great Day...
XXOO Diane
I think some of the best ideas come from improvising, Marty! Even better, I like those happy accidents when you decide something looks great and you didn't even mean to do it!
ReplyDeleteThat was very creative and it really does look like one piece. Nice.
ReplyDeleteThe arrangement looks very pretty and looks so nice with the candlesticks. I have used silver compotes to give me more height when needed :)
ReplyDeleteYou always make it look so easy, Marty! Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteAT
What a great idea! You're so creative! You home is beautiful..and I agree with the comment above...it looks like a home in a magazine!
ReplyDeleteFabulous solution, and I would have thought it was one piece too! It looks terrific! XO, Pinky
ReplyDeletePS, would you consider following me, Marty? I would love it if you could! XO, P
ReplyDeleteThis did work out beautifully, Marty, I have a new look for my table, but no flower arrangement, so!, you just inspired me to do something about the empty bowl, or NO PIC!! Hugs, FABBY
ReplyDeleteVery, very clever!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! Smart cookie!!! :)
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Ashli
Great secret Marty! Shhh, I won't tell anyone else ;o)
ReplyDeleteMarty what a clever idea, they are perfect pair,looks like the pieces were made for each other!
ReplyDeletelove this!
~JO
LazyonLoblolly
Well done as always. You're a genius!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! How did you think of that?
ReplyDeleteThat is the PERFECT solution and allowed you t re-use something you already had and looks perfect (I could never have told that it was turned upside down!!)
ReplyDeleteHugs/blessings,
Lana
Beautifully done as usual. Richard at My Old Historic House.
ReplyDeleteMarty, you are so clever - love the way you put 1 and 1 together and got a new decor item! Love the fabric runner! Linda
ReplyDeletePerfect, Marty! It looks wonderful there...Christine
ReplyDeleteAH HA!!! Exposing some of your little secrets! I think most people would be shocked at some of the things they'd find around here!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS!
Hugs my friend! Karen
That's just a perfectly clever fix!
ReplyDeleteCAS
Good idea..and it all looks great,hope you are keeping well and enjoying your summer...x0x0
ReplyDeleteI just love a simple solution! This one worked and looks great.
ReplyDeleteOh you clever girl! I adore it.
ReplyDeleteI love how this looks Marty! The pedestal is wonderful and how creative of you!! I really like how you folded the runner like you did too- it's really charming! Hope you are having a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteI think some of the best ideas come from improvising, Marty!..it looks fab. because you used your creativity and good taste!
ReplyDeletexxx
lila
Hi Marty...
ReplyDeletearen't you the smart one.....I think this is a fabulous idea and who would have ever guessed? Your home is absoulutely what I call comfy and warm...
have a great weekend....
Marty, How ingenious is that? Love it! And if you hadn't told me what you did, I would've thought that centerpiece was all ONE piece! :) Great post & share tip! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I was also wondering about the urn and thought it was one piece. The runner is just beautiful by the way. :)
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