Spring Time Windowbox Centerpiece

Try bringing some springtime inside with this easy to make window box centerpiece. You can use fresh flowers for an aromatic display, or faux blossoms for a centerpiece that will last for years to come.

You will need the following supplies:

- Flowers- I recommend at least three different types of flowers in coordinating colors (I used yellow and white daffodils, yellow roses, yellow tulips, and white Gerber daisies. For splash of color I added some pale pink tulips as well.)

- Greenery- you can get green filler right at the florist. If you are lucky enough to live in a warm climate, you can probably find greenery rear your home.

- Floral Picks

- Window Boxes

- Baby's Breath

- Plastic Wrap

- Mini Easter Eggs

- Florist Foam (Wet or Dry)

Begin by choosing a window box. Longer window boxes will produce a more dramatic effect for your centerpiece.

- Plastic window boxes are easy to coordinate to your décor, by spray painting in the color of your choice.

- Terra cotta window boxes will lend a more 'garden' feel to your table-scape. Try using terracotta planters with an aged appearance, for a more rustic and authentic look. If you only have new terracotta pieces, you can age them by wiping on a brown glaze, and letting it dry. Follow by a green glaze.

- Wooden window boxes can be stained or painted to match your table or place settings.

Next, line each box with two layers of plastic wrap, to prevent leaks from ruining your table-scape. (If you are using faux flowers, you can skip this step.) Cut florists foam (wet for real flowers, dry for faux) to fit inside each window box. The top of the foam should be about an inch above the edge of the box. If using wet foam, be sure to soak it according to the manufacturer's directions.

Now the fun part! Select a variety of spring flowers (daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, lilies, irises) and trim stems (not the entire flower) to about four inches. Arrange taller blossoms in the center of the window box, in a strait line. Their petals should just brush each other. Fill in the outer edges with shorter blossoms. Fill in bare spots with greenery and baby's breath.

This centerpiece is perfect for Easter dinner. Try adding miniature Easter eggs (available at craft stores) attached to floral picks, to dd further color and detail to your springtime floral arrangement.