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Home » Welcome to Centerpiece Wednesday!

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Welcome to Centerpiece Wednesday!

Welcome to Centerpiece Wednesday!
I made this star watermelon centerpiece tonight for my cooking group. It is delicious too. The fruit has a sauce that is made of 1/4 C Limeaid, 1/4C Honey and 2 Tsp. Poppyseeds.

I just love to see patriotic centerpieces with flags flying in them and flowers! It looks fresh and clean to me.
How about putting an old tricycle on the table! I found this in a book and thought it was very inventive. Wouldn’t an old red wagon be adorable on a buffet table!
I found this idea on BHG…an old lunch box with old glass milk jars and colored rubber bands! To cute!

What centerpieces have you created lately? Join in on the fun..link up your post about a fun centerpiece.

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  1. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ says

    June 15, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    Great great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  2. gnee says

    June 12, 2010 at 1:45 am

    Watermelon stars…stylin' for sure! I think you could use this adorable idea all summer long for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thanks for sharing, and I will use it!

    Reply
  3. ButterYum says

    June 11, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    Your watermelon centerpiece is really cute! What a great idea.

    🙂
    ButterYum

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  4. Barbara says

    June 11, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    That watermelon centerpiece is so clever. I love the use of the tricycle too.

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  5. Sarah says

    June 11, 2010 at 4:24 am

    Just now discovering your weekly meme for centerpieces. I'll definitely participate next week. Thanks for sharing all these great ideas. I'm adding myself as a follower, putting your site on my sidebar, and plan to visit often. Great site! ~ Sarah

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  6. Happier Than a Pig in Mud says

    June 10, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    Watermelon salad looks great, but I really love the red trike!

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  7. Rockin Momma says

    June 10, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    I'm a new Thursday Follower! Your site is so cute! To find some great deals and Freebies visit me at http://www.rockindeals4you.com/?p=5305 and sign up for my newest giveaways!

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  8. Jacqueline says

    June 10, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    Yum, love the recipe and I will make that for this summer. Too cute. I just did my first tablescape today. What a fun new world I have discovered! Where have I been all this time. Stop by and see me.

    Reply
  9. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    June 10, 2010 at 4:08 am

    Such fun and creative ideas. I love the watermelon and it sounds so yummy too. Thanks so much for joining the party. Hugs, Marty

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  10. The Tablescaper says

    June 10, 2010 at 12:11 am

    Your centerpiece is de-lsih!

    – The Tablescaper

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  11. Olga says

    June 9, 2010 at 11:33 pm

    Beautiful patriotic arrangements! The watermelon centerpiece is a great idea!

    Reply
  12. Eunice says

    June 9, 2010 at 7:49 pm

    Thai Veg Soup
    1 c brown rice
    2 c water
    1 sweet onion chopped
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    1/4 c fresh ginger, minced
    1 c carrots, chopped, 4 c broccoli or green beans, chopped
    1 red bell pepper, chopped
    1 T thai pepper garlic sauce
    1 (14 oz.) can lite coconut milk
    6 c veggie broth
    1 c white wine, or another cup of broth
    3 T fish sauce, you MUST use at least some of this
    2 T soy sauce, more if you used less fish sauce
    3 thai chili peppers (optional for tender palates)
    2 T fresh lemon grass, minced
    1 t saffron
    1. Bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 45 min.
    2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over med. heat & cook garlic, onion, ginger & carrots 5 min. until tender. Mix in broccoli or beans, red bell pepper, coconut milk, broth wine, fish and soy sauces, Thai chili peppers, lemongrass, garlic sauce and saffron. Simmer 25 min.
    3. Pour soup in batches into a blender or food processor and blend until sooth & creamy. Blend in 3/4 cup of plain yogurt (not very authentic, but good!) or tofu. Return to pot and heat through.
    4. Serve in bowls over about 1/4 c cooked rice and garnish with lots of torn cilantro or Thai basil.
    Serves 12

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  13. Eunice says

    June 9, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    Ooh, I'm confused! I thought I'd just leave a recipe on here, but I'm not sure my dinky brain can figure out how!

    Reply
  14. eatlotsachocolate says

    June 9, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    Oh my cute girl I can't wait till we come to Texas and you can prepare all these marvelous things for you old mother. Actually, you know I love doing it along with you, you are such a joy.
    I love you to pieces!
    MOM
    p.s. Where is the other half of the Style Sisters? We need to get on her to do her thing.

    Reply
  15. SPLENDEROSA says

    June 9, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    Love what you did with the watermelon. xx's

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  16. Sailing Simply says

    June 9, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    Love the watermelon centerpiece! Looks too delicious! LOL! Also really like the lunchbox w/milk glasses too! Cute idea!

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  17. Kim says

    June 9, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    I just love what you have done, the watermelon is so pretty and easy.

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  18. Nancy says

    June 9, 2010 at 5:21 am

    The watermelon looks so pretty and so yummy! It's a beautiful centerpiece all by itself.

    I LOVE the lunchbox filled with milk glasses! Such a cute idea! I've got some milk glasses. Will have to do this!

    Have a great week, and thank you for hosting this fun party!

    Reply
  19. FLOWERSHOPGURL says

    June 9, 2010 at 4:35 am

    I love all the ideas you shared. I can't wait to try your watermelon recipe, I just picked one up today so this will be perfect. Thanks for hosting!
    Hugz,
    Kim

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  20. Brenda says

    June 9, 2010 at 4:24 am

    I LOVE the red trike on the table! Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas! I always love to visit!
    I've linked up! I hope it's ok that I'm working on Christmas! 🙂

    Have a great week!
    Love, Brenda

    Reply
  21. Julie Harward says

    June 9, 2010 at 4:17 am

    Very cute ideas…and YUM to the watermelon idea! Come say hi 😀

    Reply

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