by Caroline Sumner

Created on: December 13, 2010

On Valentine’s Day, many people like to decorate their homes and throw wonderful parties for their friends and loved ones. If you are looking for some easy centerpieces that will fit the theme and look beautiful on your table, here are some ideas that can be put together in no time at all!

-Flirty fun-
For a cute, flirty, fun centerpiece that would be perfect for a party with all of your single girlfriends, find an oversized cocktail glass (these can be found in craft stores for low prices). Fill it with plenty of girls’ best friends: toy “diamond” rings, bracelets, necklaces, and tiaras. Alternatively, fill it with plenty of chocolates – a girl’s other best friend.

-Cute candy bouquets-
All you need for this is wrapped candy, kabob skewers, a piece of Styrofoam, and some double-sided tape. Simply attach the candy to the skewers and stick the ends into the Styrofoam to hold them steady. Arrange them as you see fit – a suggestion is to use candy roses as the main attraction and green-wrapped chocolate candies as the accent pieces. The effect will be as adorable as it is delicious!

-Truffle tower-
Create an elegant, chic, and sweet centerpiece by carefully arranging a pyramid of chocolate truffles! If you are daring, balance the truffles on themselves (use a tiny drop of honey to act as adhesive), but if you prefer to play it safe, place small squares of cardboard between each layer or use a stair-step design, like the Mayan pyramids, to create the look.

-L-O-V-E-
Purchase wooden letters from a craft store, paint them whatever color you choose, and spell out the word “LOVE” in a vertical stack as your centerpiece. Simply glue each letter to the others, then place a few decorative items around the base. This is definitely the easiest centerpiece of the bunch, but it looks as sweet as any other does!

-Champagne bouquet-
Whenever champagne is poured, a beautiful layer of foam rises dramatically before settling down. When a bottle of champagne is shaken before being opened, that foam becomes a stream! Use this to create a lovely centerpiece using a champagne bottle. Empty the champagne bottle, then use it like a vase. To make the foamy look, use baby’s breath (press it tightly together, using something to bind it if necessary). Add a few sparkling accents, like glittery sprays or even champagne-colored tinsel, and you are set! 

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