Green TRICK Carnation

Breakfast time is always my favorite meal of the day. I am so happy whenever I get to stop by this simple concept cafe with yummy-licious local bakery here in Des Moines, IA. The happiest thing? Not just pastries, but the companionship of my dear friend.

We are not going to talk about the food but the centerpiece on each and every table in the cafe. Somehow it gives me a feeling that they love nature as much as I do. They dress up their simple decor with a stem of flower on the table every day. For me, it really brightens up the room and the environment!

Both times where my friend and I visited the cafe, we had to google and find out what flower it was on our table. Today's flower is interesting. My first impression was it looks like herb - DILL. Then, my friend pointed out that it could be part of carnation family by looking at the stem (she loves gardening too!). Really, carnation family?

After some research online, my friend sent me a link and confirmed that the flower we seen in the cafe is indeed under the family of carnation. It is called "Green Trick Carnation". Like its name, it tricked me!

Don't you think both dill and green trick carnation look alike? Should you love greens that look like herbs at home, why not get some green trick carnations home? Thanks Sheryl for the great breakfast outing and introduced me to the new carnation!

* Perfect Blooms & Decor Tuesday *

Are you looking for simple, easy-to-get, and low ticket centerpieces to pull off your vintage-inspired garden reception?

Look no further to collect the unique aluminum cans/tins (e.g.: biscuit and tea tins) at home or from family and friends! Before you send them to the recycle bin, why not use them in a creative way to adorn each table at the reception?

Easy-to-assemble Flowers-filled Aluminum Can Centerpieces:
1. Aluminum cans in different shapes, sizes, and heights.
2. Flowers

To save cost?
a. Get flowers from your local market
b. Buy flowers in season
(instead of importing flowers from other places)
c. Buy flowers in bulk
(you will have better bargaining power to negotiate with the vendor)


If you want a simple and sleek look, you may remove the sticker on can or cover it with theme-matching wrapping paper @ velvet for winter reception. See below for some creative ideas to inspire your next event.

(From Left) Ribbon Cylinders Centerpiece, Tweed Tabletop, Veneer Tabletop; all from Martha Stewart Weddings

If you want something more unique, you may leave the sticker on and arrange the cans as is.

Biscuit and Tea Tins Flower Centerpieces by Tre Bella Flowers & Gifts

Top (from left): Aluminum Can Centerpiece from Re-nest, Tea-Tin Centerpiece from Martha Stewart Weddings
Bottom: All three vintage-inspired tin centerpieces courtesy of Ritzy Bee Blog

Hope this posting will inspire you to create charming centerpieces for your next event ^.*