I am going through one of my phases where I need to change up some of my decor. I get tired of things very easily and these “phases” happen often. This time I needed a new centerpiece for my buffet in the breakfast room. I started with an ivory soup tureen. Get it, “Souper” Centerpiece?
We received the ivory soup tureen as a wedding gift. I don’t use it very often and it’s too pretty to hide in the cabinet, so I thought it would be a perfect container for a centerpiece. I went to Hobby Lobby today in search of the perfect greenery to fill this piece. I searched the entire store {twice} and decided on the garland above. I know, you don’t exactly purchase garland for a centerpiece, but check it out.
I cut that garland into pieces.
I cut it into segments in a variety of different sizes.
Then I used a block of floral foam to hold the pieces in place.
I started around the edges with the longer pieces and then added shorter pieces to fill in the spaces.
And this is what it looked like when I was finished.
And it now sits nicely as the centerpiece of my buffet in the breakfast room.
Of course you know I did it for an itty bitty amount. The soup tureen was a gift and the greenery was $12.99, on sale of course for 50% off. So my centerpiece cost less than $7.
Pretty idea. Looks lovely with the topiary's on the ledge.
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What a simple and elegant idea! Beautiful! Love this.
I love this idea. I just found two soup tureens at the thrift store last week and have been trying to figure out how to use them. This is a great way!
Very fresh,,, I love it~
It looks so nice in that spot, Jen. You have a classic arrangement of black/white/ green. You are fortunate to have such a pretty tureen.
Awesome. Love the play of the green on white.
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I love hunting around the house like you did and breathing new life into unloved pieces! You did a marvelous job, very sophisticated!
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This is awesome. You are very talented.
That looks great, Jen! I wound up using a boxwood garland from Michaels after my three trips around the floral and greenery areas! I love that you used your tureen; I just made over a Goodwill urn I had found {smaller than a tureen} for mine. I also have these phases, but if I don't have things on hand at the moment I'm feeling it, I just try to quash it!
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Wow I love this idea! You have super taste!
looks charming adds beautifully to decor
I know the feeling of wanting to change things up a little! This was the perfect touch. Very fresh and pretty! Fun and out of the box idea!
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It looks terrific! I'm ready for a change around here myself. Need to work on something this week. ~ Sarah
I LOVE it!! It looks like herbs, how perfect for your dining room. Just became your newest follower, Martina
What a great metamorphosis! Well done.
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Love it! So cute! I'd love to have you link this up at my new Link Party!
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Again, you did a fantastic job with these centerpieces!! I love recreating expensive things for less
Beautiful! It looks great with the topiaries too! Great vignette!
So simple and beautiful! I love how fresh this looks with the great green pop of color.
Sooo cute! You always have the best ideas!
I LOVE this! And what a great price. Just came across your blog and I'm a new follower.
yay! just love it…what a great fresh look!
I'm all over the shiny white against the subtle green. Great job!
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Soup-er cute.
Ha ha I crack myself up. But really. It's adorable.
This is so precious! If i had a house and didnt live in dorm i would love to make this.
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Ooh, I really like that greenery, it looks so natural!
Hello! I am visiting from Swing into Spring. I just had to stop by and mention how much I adore your centerpiece! I am a big fan of white dishware, and I can't believe how realistic the greenery is! Looks like you just went to the garden and picked a big bouquet of fresh thyme!!
I love greenery in white containers! You just can't go wrong and your soup tureen gone green is looking fab!
It looks completely natural like it is out of my garden. Amazing and so lovely. Do come link it up at our party, at http://www.finecraftguild.com/party/