LauraLee Symes of the Sellwood Flower Co. wants to make it easy for you to create an unfussy, fabulous arrangement for your holiday table using locally grown flowers and foliage. --Janet Eastman | 503 ...

The essence of springtime in a vase: flowering dogwood branches, daffodils, tulips and geranium. (Courtesy of Cristina Lozito) It’seasy to be intimidated by flowers-the fragility, the impermanence, ...

This soft, romantic design uses a hat-shaped basket and a palette of pastel shades to evoke a dreamy rustic backdrop of flower-filled meadows and times gone by. Designed by Julie Collins. 1. Make sure ...

Gerbera daisy heads placed in shallow glass pedestals make a simple flower arrangement. Add a few tea lights to finish off the table.Mike Wakefield At this time of year it's always nice to assemble a ...

Hydrangea bushes in a variety of colours are in full bloom this time of year. Clip the heads to create a simple centrepiece for your next dinner party.Mike Wakefield AT this time of year, hydrangea ...

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Create a beautiful Thanksgiving table setting with these 20 easy ideas. Perfect for adding charm and personality to your holiday meal. Don't let the turkey steal all that attention at your ...

Do not underestimate the value of a thoughtful dining table centerpiece. “Your centerpiece anchors your table, creating a focal point within the room, and it can also set the tone for the meal,” says ...