The countdown to the three-day weekend is on. Labor Day is the perfect time to relax with family and friends before fall kicks into high gear. To help you celebrate, Tipton & Hurst is sharing tips on how to create a laid-back tablescape. Just add water(melon).
1. Pick your colors.
When it comes to planning party décor, it’s important to start with a color theme. For backyard parties like barbecues, we recommend a red, white and blue Americana vibe. Start with an affordable striped or solid paper table runner as a base, which can be easily tossed during cleanup or reused for future parties.
2. Mix it up.
We’re all about mixing and matching at Tipton & Hurst, especially for more casual events. To create that signature Labor Day look, use a simple placemat and layer small-patterned dishes on top of solid dinner plates. Complete the place settings with traditional silverware, blue drinking glasses, linen napkins and festive napkin rings.
3. Go bold with flowers.
It isn’t an Arkansas summer without sunflowers. These locally-grown beauties make a bold statement and are perfectly accented by red monster roses. For additional color and texture, fill the arrangement with Cocculus greenery, yellow button feverfew, Gerber daisies or other seasonal favorites.
4. Add a touch of summer.
Watermelon isn’t just for eating. Easy to find at farmers’ markets or roadside stands, slices of this fruit add an unexpected and whimsical element to centerpieces. For a unique take, stick stems directly into the watermelon. It will quench your flowers’ thirst and extend the life of your arrangement during these hot days.
Don’t waste time laboring over a complicated tablescape this weekend. Combine what you have at home with bulk wholesale flowers or pre-made arrangements, both available at Tipton & Hurst, to wow your guests this Labor Day.
Chris Norwood is the vice president of Tipton & Hurst, the state’s leading florist since 1886 with five locations in central Arkansas. For more information, visit TiptonHurst.com.