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Well I have been taken in by the nice weather we have gotten- after a string of 7 nice days I am ready to plant flowers and get out kayaking! Of course it is still a little early for that here in PA, the weather always pulls some nasty tricks on us, but it is not too early for me to start playing with some late spring/early summer centerpieces!  Using elements you probably already own, here are several ideas for how to DIY super simple centerpieces for late spring/early summer for your dining room table! 

First – Color!

Late spring/early summer is a great time to add some pops of bright color back into your home! I love adding touches of Sunflower Yellow to my early summer vignettes and centerpieces but some other suggestions to get your creativity flowing are: 

• Bold Red
• Traditional Blue, and Blue and White Combinations
• Coral 
• Green
• Neutrals

Also don’t forget about the colors of the year! Check out that post here, but consider going earthy with sage green, terracotta, and warm browns! 

Second – The Elements

What makes a good centerpiece? In short; anything! In long:

• Anything that you would add to a vignette
• Flowers, (Faux, real, or dried) 
• Branches that are in bloom
• Dishes- especially white, glass or crystal
• Natural elements: pinecones, twine balls, or wooden balls
• Candles
• Something vintage

Third – Get Started! 

Here is the fun part! Putting all of it together and playing around to see what you come up with! Here are several late spring/early centerpiece ideas that I came up with! 

Flower Centerpiece

This is my usual dining room table centerpiece; if you follow me on Pinterest or have been reading this blog for a while you have doubtless seen the different ways I repurpose this centerpiece throughout the seasons, (check out my post I did on my Centerpiece Throughout the Seasons). This centerpiece works really well for our table; the skinny rectangular centerpiece fits well with our narrow rectangular table! I am a huge fan of dried flowers so I created this centerpiece using preserved flowers and candle sticks! (check out my post A Third Option here for more on using dried flowers in your decor)

Simple Centerpiece

Nothing says summer to me like a sweet grass woven basket! For this centerpiece I just arranged some fresh cut flowers (Daffodils in this case) in a white pitcher, added a cloth napkin for softness, a candle, and my wick trimmers! Keeping it so simple is refreshing and feels light and clean for summer!

Put Your Fruit to Good Use! 

Ready to eat? Drop some fruit in a bowl, include a vase with some flowers and another late spring centerpiece is done! Plus having fresh fruit where you can see it is a great way to keep healthy food options in the forefront of your brain! 

Display Your Dishes

Your dishes don’t have to be fine china for them to look lovely displayed! If you have some fun colored dishes, or a collection of pitchers, or vases try working them into your early summer centerpiece! 

Other Ideas You Could Try: 

• Loose: try not corralling the elements of your centerpiece and instead just lay the elements loosely on a table runner- try using greenery to help delineate the edges of your centerpiece! 
• Whimsical: Do you have a decorative birdcage? Try adding a round vase with flowers, or a bird’s nest with some preserved moss in the bottom of the bird cage to create a centerpiece! 

Did that help? I hope so! I hope these ideas serve to get your creativity flowing and help you to put elements that you already have on hand to good use in making your centerpiece.

Other Posts You May Enjoy:

How to Make a Vignette for Any Room In Your Home

Centerpieces Throughout the Seasons

A Third Option