The arrival of the holidays brings with it the opportunity to entertain. We gather together to celebrate the joy of the season through a multitude of lovely parties our own or those of our friends or familys. Nothing sets the tone of a holiday gathering more than the decorating of ones home. Candles are lit, wreaths are hung, and garland is strewn. And for the holiday table around which we gather, there is the Christmas centerpiece.
A Christmas centerpiece can encompass many things a basket of pine cones, a grouping of candles, or an arrangement of flowers or plants. The possibilities are only as limited as your imagination. While many hosts or hostesses will purchase their Christmas centerpiece, this can be quite expensive; especially if you are purchasing a fresh or dried flower arrangement.
But a beautiful Christmas centerpiece need not only result from a trip to a high-end store. There are plenty of ways to inexpensively design your own Christmas centerpiece for little money; all it takes is some creativity and time. For instance, if you have your heart set on a Christmas centerpiece that focuses on fresh or dried flowers then try your hand at designing your...