A blogging friend of mine recently had an idea for a new group series called Back to Basics. The concept is to create simple, inexpensive decorating ideas that anyone can do. No giant room makeovers or complicated DIY projects, just simple decor. I loved the idea so much that when 2 Bees in A Pod and The Crowned Goat asked me to participate, I couldn’t say no.
I especially like to keep thing simple in the summer months. The theme for this month’s Back to Basics is tablescapes. I opted to do a centerpiece as opposed to an entire table setting. I started with my rustic wooden tool caddy* as the vessel.
I filled the caddy with 6 small mason jars and filled those with water.
I used grocery store flowers for this. I found seeded eucalyptus and these big, beautiful sunflowers at my local store and bought one bunch of each. I added the eucalyptus to the mason jars first.
Then I filled it in with the sunflowers. I felt it needed just a little something more so I trimmed a few mini purple flowers from one of my outdoor hanging baskets.
The touch of purple looks just right combined with the yellow of the sunflowers.
I’m a sucker for the seeded eucalyptus, you can see a wreath I made with it here and an entire wall hanging I put together here. I’d love to buy some good quality faux eucalyptus but it’s surprisingly expensive!
They really brighten up my kitchen.
The total I spent on flowers for this sunflower centerpiece was $11, which isn’t bad! You can also see how I switched out the Sunflowers to Lisianthus for my living room makeover. Once those fade away, I’ll pick up another bunch or two of something else to keep it interesting. Be sure to visit the links below to see what inspiration my talented friends have in store!
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Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says
July 10, 2017 at 7:57 amOh Em Gee!! You have just taught us how to put together a floral centerpiece. We have made previous attempts but they never seem to look as professional as this – we do fairly well with vases and jars 🙂 Yours is a stunner – those sunflowers are amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!
RoxanneK says
July 10, 2017 at 8:42 pmThanks Vicki & Jenn!
CoCo says
July 10, 2017 at 9:06 amI knew this was going to be really pretty Roxanne because you always do such a great job with your centerpieces! I love all of the flowers you chose and that rustic carrier is totally up my alley – LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! You nailed it, CoCo
RoxanneK says
July 10, 2017 at 8:43 pmThanks Coco, you are too kind!
Lindsay says
July 10, 2017 at 10:21 amLove this centerpiece! I pick up handled boxes like this whenever I find them because they can be used for so many things! This is perfect for a summer table!
RoxanneK says
July 10, 2017 at 9:01 pmThanks Lindsay, the wooden caddy is SO versatile!
bonbon says
July 10, 2017 at 1:18 pmBeautiful centerpiece. You really did do a professional job. Sunflowers are one of favorites for summer, this looks amazing.
RoxanneK says
July 10, 2017 at 9:01 pmThank you!
Kristi Mercer says
July 10, 2017 at 3:45 pmOh, SO pretty Roxanne! LOVE the colourful flowers mixed with the rustic tool caddy!
RoxanneK says
July 10, 2017 at 9:00 pmThanks Kristi!
Amy @ My Life From Home says
July 10, 2017 at 7:09 pmThis looks perfect! I love using unusual containers for centerpieces and flowers. Great job.
RoxanneK says
July 10, 2017 at 9:00 pmThanks Amy!
Amanda says
July 10, 2017 at 9:17 pmIt looks so beautiful! I feel like I always overlook sunflowers, but they really are so, so gorgeous. I love that little tool caddy as a centerpiece – it’s perfect!
Tara @ Lehman lane says
July 11, 2017 at 12:18 pmI absolutely love your sunflower centerpiece Roxanne! That tool caddy is pretty awesome too.
Emily says
July 27, 2017 at 4:49 pmThis is a gorgeous arrangement Roxanne! And I like your vintage tool box caddy as a way of collecting the jars.