Centerpiece: Inspired By The Colors Of India

Today, I’m sharing a ‘global chic’ centerpiece that you can use for weddings or any other special occasion.

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As you may already know, I love perusing antique and thrift stores for tabletop items and accessories.  On a recent excursion, I spotted these:

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Vintage Indian elephant candlesticks made by porcelain manufacturer Fitz and Floyd {$5.00 each!}.

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I’ve always been intrigued with elephant stands and figurines although I haven’t owned any until now.  However, when I was younger I remember my mother had been pining for a rather large elephant stand.  When she finally purchased it, she crowned it with a round piece of glass.  It’s been an end table in her living room ever since.

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I’ve found a special place for my elephants in my dining room, but first I couldn’t resist using one of them for a centerpiece.

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The milk glass vases were $1.00 each {also from the thrift store}.  For the rose ‘bouquet,’ I used two dozen roses; the greenery is from shrubs in my yard.  My pink and gold table runner makes a nice ‘global’ finishing touch.

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One of the things I love best about floral designs for home entertaining — when the party’s over, I can enjoy them in my office — at least for a little while.

You can find elephant candlesticks on eBay.
Design and photos by Kelly Porter of Porter House Designs
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July 5, 2011 | Filed Under Centerpieces, Entertaining, Floral Design, Kelly's Designs 

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5 Responses to “Centerpiece: Inspired By The Colors Of India”

  1. aneyefordetail--- August 15th, 2011 4:44 pm

    They’re wonderful Kelly!!! Love them with those roses too. I do agree: flowers are essential to have in your house/office…

  2. Manila Flowers--- August 25th, 2011 6:14 pm

    I really like how the Elephant figurine brings the Indian theme to the flowers. Both of it looks cute together. The flower arrangement too is simple but cute.
    Manila Flowers´s last [type] ..Lara – $ 150.00

  3. Ekkie de Jong--- September 9th, 2011 7:27 pm

    I really like the colors ,it’s amazing how nice it pops out.Very nice

  4. Shetal--- October 31st, 2011 7:44 pm

    I love these and am looking for something just like this for my wedding. The colors are perfect. I went on ebay anc couldn’t find them. Any ideas??

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