Easy Hydrangea Centerpiece

Right now the hydrangeas in my garden are in full bloom, and that makes me so happy!  One of the many reasons I love hydrangeas is that they are so easy to arrange. They basically do all the work for you. Seriously, you can’t go wrong.  And that is perfect for me because I am no floral arranger.

I’ve got a quick and easy hydrangea centerpiece idea perfect for summer.

Hydrangeas feel so nostalgic and romantic to me.  They are cottagey and beautiful, and never feel pretentious.

I wanted to display them in a loose, unstructured and natural way.  I used a combination of “Endless Summer” and “Preziosa” hydrangeas from my garden, along with an old rustic European wood bowl that I picked up antiquing a couple of years ago.  It’s a simple arrangement with a big impact.  I love how it looks on my dining table.

Even if you don’t have hydrangeas growing in your garden, they are readily available at the grocery store which is wonderful. You could even use faux hydrangeas for a more permanent look.

Under the window is a little peek at an antique blanket chest I recently painted.  I absolutely love the way it turned out, and will be sharing more photos and a proper blog post on it soon.  For now, Louie has decided that it makes a good spot for an afternoon nap. As I was tidying up, I temporarily placed a tray on top of the chest.  Louie quickly proceeded to curl up in it, and I didn’t have the heart to move him.

I would say by the look on his face, he didn’t want to be moved, either. You just don’t mess around with a 22 pound cat.

Back to the hydrangeas.  To keep them fresh, I placed a shallow ceramic dish in the bottom of the wood bowl.  I then laid the hydrangeas around the perimeter of the bowl with their stems in the water. To add a bit of height and support to the center hydrangeas, I used a small ceramic flower pot, and placed a few stems in the center.  See, easy!

Of course, hydrangeas always look lovely simply placed in a pretty pitcher.  I found a blue and white striped ironstone pitcher at the Goodwill last spring, and it is still one of my favorites. You can see how I styled it for spring here.

One last look at those pretty pink hydrangeas.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Susan

Sources

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• Table – DIY
• Slipcovered parsons chairs – Ballard Designs
• Bentwood cafe chair – Restoration Hardware Madeleine arm chair
• Wood Bead Chandelier – Vintage (Similar here and here).
• Rug – Target (here)
• Dining room paint color – Benjamin Moore “Balboa Mist”
• Tile backsplash – Daltile
• Rattan Tray – Pottery Barn
• Wood bowl – Vintage
• Curtains – IKEA Ritva