Table Toppers

The table is the most important thing to decorate. A table centerpiece is to the party's food, as a husband is to a wife on a chilly night it makes everything warm and cozy. Flowers have been tried and tested for this job, but there are other options aside from fragrant blooms when deciding on your table decor. There are those that add extra lighting. Others you'd find everywhere but the table. And there are other that serve a dual purpose as appetizer and party trimming. When putting together your centerpiece, remember these tips. make sure your guests can see each other above or through your decor, and don't forget to leave space for the food. MOOD LIGHTING You may already be using candles for mood lighting, but how about putting them front and center instead of scattered all around? With a pretty tray of non-flammable metal or glass as a base, group together at least five candles of similar shape and color. Play around with varying heights and widths to make it more eye catching. Check for possible sources of wind when positioning your candles, so you can avoid"dashing around with a lighter all night." By keeping candles away from an open window or the breeze of a fun, they'll stay lit and burn longer. TABLE BAUBLES Assorted Christmas balls, whether of glass or plastic, make for a colorful and fun centerpiece when piled generously into fluted bowls, cake stands, and baskets. Scatte a few stray balls around the base of your main arrangement. That a mix of glossy and matte surfaces work well together; rough surfaces balance out smooth ones, making for more interesting decor. You can do this by mixing shiny and matte balls, and putting them in a roughly woven basket. Another accent he likes throwing in the mix feathers. PRETTY TASTY try using fresh fruits and vegetables as decor elements suggests. A bowlful of shiny red or green apples looks festive when perched atop a table. You can go monochromatic and stick to one color for a more sophisticated look, or you can mix things up. Play around with other colorful fruits and vegetables, like lemons and limes, orange, and bunches of green herbs. Don't limit yourself to bowl and vases. Interesting containers even a shiny silver colander can make for fun conversation pieces. And if you thought sweets were just for dessert, think again. Perch delectable sweets on vases of dufferent heights to lead the eye on an adventurous tour, up and down, and across a dynamic spread of colorful treats. Candies are innately colorful and come in a rainbow of hues. You'll find colors to match the rest of your decor with ease. By using colorful edibles, your guests can grab a treat before and after the meal, or tear off a bunch of herbs for a fresh and fast seasoning for their dinner entree.