Summer Centerpiece Styling

Collect Supplies

• Pinecone Home Centerpiece and jars
• Garden scissors or knife
• Flowers - ours is a wildflower bouquet from a local florist
• Water
• Floral food (optional)

Fill jars with water

• Mix in flower food if desired
• Add jars to centerpiece box
• Don't overfill, you can add more water later

Start with Greenery

• Cut tips at an angle with sharp shears or knife
• Cut stems to about 8-10" so they don't overwhelm the blooms
• Spread greenery out into each jar

Cut Remaining Flowers

• Cut to 10-14" for maximum impact
• You can always trim more

Cut Remaining Flowers

• Cut to 10-14" for maximum impact
• You can always trim more

Add Accent Flowers

• Fill between large blooms
• Split as needed to spread around
• Trial and error is normal
• Vary heights of each filler for natural look

Finishing Touches

• Rotate centerpiece to check both sides
• Add more water if needed
• Keep in cool conditions out of direct sunlight for long-lasting blooms
• Change water and add flower food if start to wilt

Step back and admire your gorgeous centerpiece. 

Flowers from Mt. Washington Florist. 

Flowers used: gerber daisies, spider mums, larkspur, Monte casino, lisianthus, ferns, and thistle