Triplets! If you need a substantial flower arrangement for a big table, do it in triplicate. This is also the perfect time of the year to pick the last of the hydrangeas. Don't worry if they are a little faded, it just adds to the autumnal look; And if you wrap the stems in a wet paper towel, then put it in a plastic bag they will dry slowly and last forever.
The beauty of fresh with the longevity of silk...the perfect flower arrangement for Staging! Or just life in general.
And oh BTW, I got the vases at Goodwill for a song.
Susan -- these are GORGEOUS! Makes an impressive centerpiece. I'm very glad to know your secret for preserving hydrangeas and will try it out tomorrow on a few of my own that are just starting to fade. Those vases are perfect -- another great tip to check out Goodwill. Thanks for always sharing such great ideas with us!
Susan: Very attractive. I like the idea of three-somes. An interior designer once told me to decorate accessories in groups of three, not two. The flowers are gorgeous. Hydrangeas were plentiful where I was raised in PA. I live in Texas now and our weather is not very favorable for this plant. BTW - Your pups are adorable!
Gorgeous, I love threes...and you always have the great tips for the flowers...these are breathtaking and will last forever. That's the part I like. Thanks for the tips.
Susan ~ I love looking at my hydrangea's at this time of year. I love the vases you found at Goodwill, and the set-up you did on that table looks great.
How beautiful! Incredible center piece! Staging seems to be a gift, but then comes a simple idea like this one that makes you think that you can do this too.
How beautiful! Incredible center piece! Staging seems to be a gift, but then comes a simple idea like this one that makes you think that you can do this too.
I love it! The vases are nothing special on their own but you made a wonderful arrangement. Together the three of them with the flowers look great. Also thanks for the tip on how to preserve the flowers.
Susan, I love this look; it's really beautiful! And hydrangeas are my favorite! I have a couple of arrangements of them in my house right now from my yard. Thanks for the advice on how to make them last.
In landscaping we're taught that if you can't do it symmetrically, then use groups of odd numbers. For example, at the front entrance we might put a large flower pot on each side of the doorway. Get away from that doorway, though, and we'll place odd-number groupings. I took that landscaping experience and applied it to the house interior where, as you have noted, it works just as well.
Susan, love the color of the vases and the hydrangeas are beautiful. I'm a big believer in shopping at Goodwill stores, you never know what you'll find and we have two really good stores locally.
Beautiful photo! I love triplets (that's what I am going to call them from now on!) When I buy accessories, like vases, I always buy three when I can and I often use three matching items in my stagings.
These are great and I love the hydrangeas. I also thank you for the tip about the paper towel in the plastic bag. In a vacant house I worry that dropped leaves would leave the table looking messy. I wish we could do the same with sunflowers but they wilt so easily.
THe old motto that three's a crowd does not apply here, great job!
This center piece or pieces I should say...are just gorgeous! What a great way to end the season with these beautiful Hydrangeas. By the way... out of curiosity, which song did you sing at Goodwill for those vases? ;)
Very pretty, Susan. Just stopped by to take a look and say hello. In the case of Goodwill, one families discard is indeed another's treasure. The Goodwill Stores also provide hope and employment to many of our disabled. You did two great things. You supported a magnificent charity, and you created a beautiful setting. The vases look great. Hope you have a great weekend.
Definitely when staging, triplets are better than twins!! Thank you for sharing the beautiful centerpiece photo and drying tip for hydrangeas. The Goodwill is one of my favorite places to find vases - and if you're lucky, colored glass vases for color blocking.
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Triplets! If you need a substantial flower arrangement for a big table, do it in triplicate. This is also the perfect time of the year to pick the last of the hydrangeas. Don't worry if they are a little faded, it just adds to the autumnal look; And if you wrap the stems in a wet paper towel, then put it in a plastic bag they will dry slowly and last forever. 
Susan -- these are GORGEOUS! Makes an impressive centerpiece. I'm very glad to know your secret for preserving hydrangeas and will try it out tomorrow on a few of my own that are just starting to fade. Those vases are perfect -- another great tip to check out Goodwill. Thanks for always sharing such great ideas with us!