My amazing blog family, I am so grateful you have taken the time out of this busy season to stop by my little corner of the world today. I’m sharing super simple fresh floral place cards I made for our holiday table a few years back that will really take your holiday table up a notch! These were so simple to make, very budget friendly, and can be used no matter the season!
I reunited with my Decor Enthusiast girls for this one and the challenge was to share how we could use grocery store flowers to add a special touch to our holiday home! We used to meet once a month to share tips for decorating on a budget, and I’ve really missed collaborating with them.
For my project, I decided to hit up my favorite resource for fresh flowers in my area: Trader Joes.
Look at all those beautiful Christmas colors!
I grabbed one bouquet of these beauties for $12.99.
How to make fresh floral place cards
Here is what one bouquet came with:
For my table for four, I knew I needed four “star of the show” flowers, and I saw that this bouquet had two larger, pretty green ones and two good sized red carnations that would be perfect. I also made sure there were some sort of leafy stems that I could use as a base, and these bouquets had a couple of different ones in it.
For my vases I used these little candle holders I picked up at Michaels for $5 using a 50% of coupon:
They are a tiny bit narrower and taller than your average votive holder.
I cut a sprig of the evergreen for each one and plopped one in each mini vase…
Do professional florists say words like “plopped”?
I also added some of the leafy greenery to each. Then I cut these small white flower stems apart:
I added three to each one:
I think odd numbers work best.
Then I added a large bloom, or what I’m referring to as a “star of the show” bloom to each:
At this point I actually thought they looked rather sad, but I kept going, adding more small blooms from the bouquet to each to fill the space. If it detracted from the main bloom, I chucked it.
Here are how my Fresh Floral place cards turned out:
The little pick with the names on them really made these cute!
Making the name picks
To make the name picks, I used card stock, bamboo skewers, and double-sided tape:
You could even print these out in a pretty font on card stock if you prefer not to write them by hand.
Finally, I added water and voila!
Cute, right??? I love how they turned out!
They really add such an elegant, festive touch to the table.
I just set this up for the four of us, but these would be so easy to make for all my guests for the big day!
I purposely didn’t use the roses because they don’t last very long, but the others should last quite a while, especially the carnations.
I enjoyed bringing out my grandmother’s china for this occasion.
When I was younger, I always set the Christmas table with her china, and I loved to do so, but I’ve become less fancy these days. Or maybe I’ve learned that the time spent with family instead of washing tons of dishes is more important.
These would be pretty for any occasion that you want to make just a bit more special, in whatever colors you wish.
Ask me if any of my boys were impressed. No, they were not, but they are still making me smile, even while washing dishes.
After our “fancy” dinner, I lined them up on our window sill behind the sink in the kitchen!
Be sure to pin this for later!
My friends shared their own ideas for incorporating grocery store flowers into their holiday decor at the links below!
Here’s another idea for your holiday place cards that is sure to get a laugh from your guests:
See how I made them HERE!
We didn’t take new holiday photos this year as a family, so I don’t have one to close this final post before the big day, but I did come across these photos from last year that made me laugh!
I asked the boys to pose with the gift cards my sister had sent them, so we could send her a thank you, and they gave me this:
Then, I asked them to give me a nice photo without the cards, and these jokesters gave me this:
Ha ha! So silly!
I will not be here on Tuesday since it is our anniversary and we have special plans, but I will be back next Thursday!
However you celebrate the season, I hope it is everything you wish for and more!
Love y’all!! ❤️
XOXO,
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Mary Kaiser says
I Love those arrangements you did for the table, they turned out so cute! I love them on the window sill also! Those boys are so funny, I love that they are willing to let you take thir pictures, and be so funny to boot!! I hope your Christmas is as AMAZING as YOU!!!
Christy says
Thank you so much, my friend! They were really so easy to do. And those boys are so silly ha ha! I wish you the most amazing Christmas with all the joy your beautiful heart can hold!! XOXO
Daphne says
Thank you for your posts
Have a Very Happy Christmas from France.
Christy says
It is my pleasure, Daphne! Thank you so much and Joyeux Noel! XOXO
Janice Holt says
These are so pretty but those boys, are they ever cuties. How they have grown. Hope you and your entire family have a wonderful Christmas.
Christy says
Ha ha they are so silly, right? I laughed so hard when they did that…thought it might make y’all chuckle too! Thank you for the warm holiday wishes. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! XOXO
ROGER LLOYD says
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family…..And thank you for a great year of fabulous ideas!!!!
Christy says
Thank you so much, Roger! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas as well! XOXO
Nancy Albea says
Love the pics of your boys, and their zany sense of humor! 😂
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, and happy anniversary!! Thanks for inspiring us throughout the year! ❤️
Christy says
Ha ha they are so silly! Thank you so much, and thank you for all the holiday wishes. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas also! XOXO
Lazy Susan says
People must LOVE coming to your house! Merry Christmas from Dallas Texas!
Christy says
Aww we do have a wonderful holiday gathering every Christmas Eve! Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! XOXO
Cecilia says
Cute idea and easy! That’s always nice especially for the holidays.
Those are the best photos! They made me laugh. (I love it when my kids cut up like that).
Merry Christmas to you and your family and a Happy Anniversary to you and your husband. Enjoy!
❤️Cecilia
Christy says
Thank you, Cecilia! Absolutely, and you can do these a couple days ahead of time which is nice! I too love when my kids make me laugh so unexpectedly. Wishing you and yours a lovely Christmas also!! XOXO
Jackie C says
What a great idea and
the boys are too funny. Love it 😂
Merry Christmas 🎄
Christy says
Thank you, Jackie! Merry Christmas!! XOXO
Jeannette says
What beautiful little arrangements! Thanks for the great idea. I enjoy following your blog. Your work is outstanding. Oh and your china is gorgeous!
Christy says
Thank you so much, Jeannette! I really appreciate that! XOXO
Caroline154 says
Have a great holiday and happy anniversary. I might have to try out your festive place settings.
Christy says
Thank you, Caroline! I hope you do! 🙂 XOXO
Carroll Xavier says
Merry Christmas, Christy! Thank you for another year of fabulous upcycled projects, you continue to inspire me 🙂 Enjoy the time with your family, and I wish you a happy, healthy New Year.
Christy says
Thank you, Carroll! That means so much! Merry Christmas!!! XOXO
Niki says
Fresh flowers are always a welcome addition to any occasion. I think a little burst of nature helps connect the outside to the inside. Floral/foliage arrangements always bring me joy. The use of the votives is a great way to make each persons place venting something special just for them. Very cute, and very thoughtful!
Christy says
Thank you, Niki! I love the idea you suggested that a bit of nature inside helps to connect it to the outside! I too love fresh flowers! XOXO
Debbie in TX says
These flower arrangements are so pretty. Trader Joe’s always has a great assortment to choose from, so you could do similar arrangements almost any time of the year. Your china is such a beautiful pattern, too. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas, and I hope you have a really special holiday and anniversary. So cool you were married the day after Christmas!
Christy says
Thank you, Debbie! Yes, these would work for any occasion for sure, and Trader Joes really does have so many pretty flowers to choose from all year long. Yep, my hubby and I were planning a February wedding like my parents had, but since we already had family coming in town from far away for Christmas, we moved it up so they could be there. I love it…kind of extends the holiday a bit. I really appreciate your support throughout the year and I hope you have a wonderful holiday! XOXO
Petra says
I love little votives with flowers – yours are so pretty – also love your dining suite 🙂 God bless you and yours this Christmas season xo
Christy says
Thank you so much, Petra! Enjoy your warm Christmas! 🙂 XOXO
Vicki Bray says
That’s such a cute idea. It would be cute to put them in a cluster on the countertop before starting Christmas dinner. hmmm I think I see a Trader Joe’s in my future.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Christy says
Thank you, Vicki! Ooh yes…I like that idea! Have fun with them, and Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! XOXO
Addie says
Hey Sis!!!…from the blog family!!!! The flowers are pretty and I really love those elf placecards….sooooo cute and fun!
Have yourself a VERY Merry Christmas!!! xoxo
Christy says
Hi Sis!! Ha ha! Thank you so much! I hope you also have a very merry Christmas!! XOXO
Michele M. says
I loved your place card florals, Christy.
I laughed out loud at your hilarious sons. Too funny, and so cute.
Merry Christmas and happy anniversary!
♥♥
Christy says
Thank you, Michele! Aren’t they so silly? Merry Christmas!! XOXO
Marietta says
That made for a really pretty table setting! You are too creative lady! I can’t believe it is supposed to be 60 degrees here for Christmas!
I so love your table and chairs. I just now realized those chairs are possibly identical to the two I purchased to redo for the ends of our table. It looks like you had some of the same issues I am having with how I want to recover them, as of course the current seat is too low for a dining table. Did you happen to do a blog post on how you covered and cushioned them? I think I can tell how you went about it all, but I would love to hear more about them. I am off to see if there is a blog post, but if you would drop me a link, if there is one, I can find it for sure tomorrow.
Thank you lady. What would i do without you!?!
Christy says
Thank you so much, Marietta! The one style of chair was redone here: https://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/reupholstered-french-provincial-chairs/ and the simpler ones were redone here: https://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/cane-back-chairs-makeover/ I hope that helps!! Merry Christmas!! XOXO
Corrine Brzys says
I just love you. You make “plop” sound elegant. Haha. Seriously though, I love the simple but beautiful placeholders! I’m absolutely using it for my next dinner party, and you betcha I’m starting on something special for Easter. I also love what you said about being “less fancy” nowadays. Let’s call it “streamlined fancy!” I used to go ALL out with setting a table and presenting food. Then I realized at some point that while I was in the kitchen and dining room finishing up, all the family was sitting in the parlor enjoying themselves. So now I’ve 1. Planned my time better, and 2. Cut back on the layers of fancy. Everything still looks great, and I’m able to spend more time with the fam. Happy anniversary, too! Enjoy your special time together!
With love,
Cory
Christy says
Aww thank you so much, Cory!! Ha ha! Yes, I totally agree that you can still have a beautiful presentation without all the clean up after. I also used to use white ceramic platters and bowls for the food on our holiday buffets, but I opt for disposable aluminum pans now. The time spent together is the most important part. And, if you wow them with fresh floral place holders, they won’t even notice the paper plates and plastic silverware ha ha! XOXO