Decorating Idea: Outdoor Centerpiece Chic
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011Happy Almost Summer! Are you ready to brave the heat and entertain friends and neighbors outdoors?
Some of you may know that I teach decorating classes at Pottery Barn a couple Sunday’s a month. Luckily, they let me exercise my creativity and pull together some of my own ideas for the class. Here’s a simple centerpiece idea I created using flameless candles, recycled glass candleholders and succulents. It turned out very organic and natural if I may say so myself 
outdoor centerpiece i created at pottery barn
One of the reasons this works is it is very neutral and would fit in with almost any decor or color scheme. Another tip is to let one thing “shine” through in your design. In this case, it is the candles. When entertaining, especially at night, lighting can make or break your dinner party. Too much and it doesn’t feel intimate, too little and it is hard to see your guests! One of the things I love about flameless candles is their ability to flicker and “dance” like natural candlelight without the hazards. Bonus: most flameless candles have a timer built-in. Which means if you want your candles to come on every night at 5:00 and turn off at 10:00, you can make it happen!
Hope this idea sparks your creativity, too. I would love to help with your decorating challenges! Please email me with ideas or spaces you would like me to address.
Thanks & Happy Decorating!
