Even if you’re blanketed under feet of snow like we are, it’s not too early to start thinking about spring. These 12 centerpiece ideas are just the antidote to a barren winter landscape (which admittedly has a beauty all it’s own, but we’re ready for blooms!).
Today we’re focused on timeless spring decor. That means it’s not too Easter-y (there will be a separate post for that). We love Easter decor, but it’s nice to have options that can be displayed for months without looking like you forgot to take your holiday decorations down.
Not only do these centerpieces look beautiful for the entire spring season, they can also be “Easterized” with the addition of bunnies, Easter eggs, etc. So, instead of starting over, you can just make a few tweaks to freshen things for the holiday. Beautiful!
On to the centerpieces!
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1. Blue and White Beauty
There’s something about blue and white that is so fresh and beautiful. Arrange blue and white blooms (real or artificial) in a ceramic pitcher and your springtime statement will speak for itself.
2. Tulip Crocks
Rustic crocks filled with white tulips and eucalyptus offer a quiet welcome to the spring season. Use a single large crock or cluster them in different sizes.
3. Cloche-Covered Pots
For an alternative to flowers, consider something like this arrangement of small terracotta pots under a glass cloche. It’s a wonderful nod to the garden. For a greener touch, add some preserved moss in one or two of the pots.
4. Box of Flowers
We love a good vintage-y box as a centerpiece vessel and this one is perfect. Load it with your favorite spring blooms and greenery, like hydrangea, delphinium, ranunculus, and ivy or olive leaves. Other good box options are wooden tool boxes and fruit crates.
5. Spring Basket
Grab your favorite basket, add floral foam and pastel blooms, then tuck in some preserved moss. It’s got texture and subtle beauty, proving that simple can be superb!
6. Indoor Garden
Just because it’s too cold to plant outside doesn’t mean you have to wait to enjoy your favorite spring annuals. Check your garden center for early arrivals – like these violas – and create an indoor planter using a wide, footed container, planter, or even a big bowl.
7. Dough Bowl Centerpiece
What’s better than a big, vintage dough bowl? How about one filled with creamy pink hydrangea blooms. This gorgeousness will take you all the way through summer.
8. Soup Tureen Bulbs
Bulbs are a harbinger of spring, so why not force some indoors? Add them to a charming, old soup tureen with some vintage newspaper “moss” (or regular moss). It’s a guaranteed eye-catcher!
9. Farmhouse Vibe
Next time you get ready to toss or recycle a food can, think twice! They make great vases. For a farmhouse look, paint the cans in a pastel color, like this robin’s egg blue, and fill with flowers. Make several to line up down your table, or cluster them in the center, placing some on risers or stacks of books for a variety of heights.
10. Meadow Magic
Give your home the serene feel of a spring meadow. Tuck long branches of wispy flowers into a rustic milk can. Set a sweet rabbit next to it for even more charm.
11. Carrot Bouquet
Take a break from florals and consider decorating with vegetables! A bunch of carrots with feathery green tops makes an utterly delightful (and easy!) arrangement.
12. Potted Candle
Another gardening-inspired idea is this terracotta candle holder. Start with a large pot, then add a smaller one in the center, being sure to prop that one up on a piece of floral foam or other object. Add sweet alyssum to fill in the space between the small and large pots. For the finishing touch, add a candle in the smaller pot, along with a glass candle sleeve.
That’s a wrap! I hope this gave you some ideas for your own spring decorating.
And as a side note, the late winter season is a great time to start planning your springtime decor and shopping for items you might need. Don’t wait till the last minute. I’ve learned the hard way that there’s a whole community of creatives unafraid of buying large volumes of decorating essentials early and often. That translates to empty shelves for folks who aren’t on their games.
Not sure where to start? The centerpieces above might spark some creativity. You can also create a mood board. It’s a good way of organizing your thoughts and inspirations to develop a cohesive design plan.