Bringing the Outdoors In.....

Creating a centerpiece from the fall garden can be a great way to bring the outdoors in for the holidays.

This arrangement started with the glossy leaves from a few twigs off the camellia bush, several sprigs of 'Angelina' golden sedum, a few blue-green euphorbia stalks and for the burgundy base: 'Autumn Joy' sedum.  To add just a little more interest, a few wispy branch tips from curly willow finish off the the whole ensemble.  It was placed it in a low ceramic pot of similar colors.  By keeping the total height of the centerpiece to about 12", it was perfect on the dinner table and did not obstruct view while the family was visiting.  

While the turkey was roasting, I dashed out to the garden and gathered up whatever I could find that looked nice.  Selecting healthy, lush plants of various colors and shapes, I put together this arrangement in less than half an hour.  With a set of tapered candles, it completed the dining room table setting and welcomed the family on that chilly, damp Thanksgiving day.

Thanksgiving Day Bouquet