Hippity Hoppity Easter’s On It’s Way!
OK, I have one more super easy, super inexpensive, super cute (if I do say so myself!) Springtime centerpiece. I’m kind of giddy about it actually!
All you need is a tall vase, a bunch of carrots, some inexpensive white daisies and ribbon!
Now, I’m going to show you what Martha doesn’t…the behind the scenes process of trial and error to get to the final product.
My initial thought was to use the carrots with the tall greens still attached (found at Fresh Market/Whole Foods type stores). I was thinking I could incorporate the greenery into the arrangement.
The greens were very floppy so I used a green twistie to hold them up and then inserted the daisies around them. This is what it looked like when I was done:
While I am sure this would look like a delicious buffet for the Easter Bunny, it seemed a bit sloppy to me. It does have a certain “fresh-off-the-farm” appeal to it, but it wasn’t what I was envisioning. Also, the orange polka-dot ribbon blended in with the carrots too much. So I decided to chop off the tops of the carrots and try again.
So what do YOU think? Which do you like better? Either way, I think this is a lovely way to spruce up a basic bouquet of little white daisies for your Easter buffet!
Tags: carrot centerpiece, carrot flowers, easter, easter centerpiece, easter flowers, spring centerpiece, springtime centerpiece
April 1st, 2010 at 10:37 am
So cute Robyn! I think I like it better without the carrot tops. I love the Peep one as well. Have a wonderful holiday!
April 1st, 2010 at 11:14 am
I definitely prefer the second one… and I think I’ll make it for the Easter dinner table! Beautiful work!
April 1st, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Love the carrots!! I would cut the stems- but it is great either way.
April 1st, 2010 at 12:34 pm
You should have your own tv show. You are as good as Martha Stewart. So, so great! The horse down our street would love to have his own spring bouquet of carrots. Think the bouquet w/out carrot tops is best. Love the one w/ jelly beans n peeps. Have done the smores with peeps, fun.
April 1st, 2010 at 8:48 pm
gah! you are so creative. i love this!
April 1st, 2010 at 8:48 pm
ps. i like without the tops
April 2nd, 2010 at 4:51 am
Hehe this is quite cute, I saw the photos with the carrot tops sticking out of the daiseys and I was a bit unsure, I was thinking well, everyone has their own opinion! Then I saw the last photo and I love it. Such a cute and simple idea.
No Easter centrepieces here though we’re packing to move house so we’ll be making up for it next year!
Have a lovely Easter weekend,
Jade
April 2nd, 2010 at 9:03 am
What a precious idea!!
April 3rd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Really cute and easy idea!
Happy Easter,
Susan
April 4th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
I put your ideas on my little blog. I made the carrot arrangement today and got so many compliments! Thank you for your inspirational ideas!
April 16th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
This is adorable! What a great idea.
April 12th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
this is genius ! so easy, inexpensive, fun;recycle-able! Thanks for sharing
April 13th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
[...] is right around the corner and this is one of my favorite centerpieces. I originally posted it last year and thought I’d bring it back for a simple, organic, inexpensive springtime [...]
May 3rd, 2011 at 2:29 am
[...] In cerca di un centrotavola originalissimo per un buffet di battesimo, o cresima o anche per un matrimonio all’aperto? Se amate la natura, ecco quello che fa per voi: carote fresche, con i loro rami verdi attaccati, e tante margherite di campo dallo stelo lungo. Idea primaverile e colorata di Mix Mingle Glow. [...]
January 11th, 2012 at 11:40 am
LOVE the look and simplicity of this!!!!! How long will it keep? with the carrots partially submerged in the water
March 14th, 2012 at 12:39 pm
I love this! It is simple but beautiful! I plan to use this at our church in the next few weeks! Thanks for sharing
March 30th, 2012 at 3:36 am
love it!
April 7th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
I did it with the tops of the carrots. Very cute for tomorrow’s dinner!
April 8th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
Thanks for the inspiration! I included your post in my Take a Peek @ My Pinterest: Easter Edition post. Hope it brings you some traffic!
http://www.amytriedit.com/2012/04/peek-my-pinterest-quick-lil-easter-post.html
January 17th, 2013 at 9:21 am
No photo links anymore.
March 3rd, 2013 at 9:28 pm
Are these photo files still there. It is telling me that the image files are “not found.” I saw this on pinterest, but I’d love to see your different methods. Cute idea!