How To Make Flower Arrangements in Silver Tea or Coffee Pots

Want to add a little elegance to your daily life? Why not put some fresh flowers in that silver teapot you never use!

Image:  via Gypsy Purple Home

When I renewed my vows, I had a fancy, intimate wedding reception. We made each of the centerpieces. I collected various types of silver and silver plate pieces from local thrift shops.

My sisters and I put those beautiful, though fake, there I said it! Fake flower arrangements together days before the event. I was not a florist then. But I had the very best deep red and purple fake flowers money could buy. Most people thought they were real.

Though I don't condone it, because I am a florist. LOL! You might be able to pull something like this off too if you read my post called, "How To Fool People With Fake Flowers." But don't expect to save a lot of money. Good fake flowers aren't cheap!

 

Image:  Wedding Bee

I used a lot of low silver teapots and serving dishes for my wedding flower arrangements. Unfortunately, I do not have a single picture of them. 

It was before blogging, digital cameras and picture-taking cellphones. And no one was focused on the flowers anyway. We were all too busy having big fun!

 

Image:  Shop Talk Buzz

How To Get The Look:

• Select attractive silver vessels. I wanted a time-worn, vintage look to my flower arrangements. So I didn't care if they were slightly battered or discolored.
• Clean your silver vessels unless you want the tarnished look. Here's Martha's DIY silver polish recipe. 
• Place a plastic liner, cup or something to hold the water or floral foam. The flowers will go inside of this. This prevents the metal and water from re-acting to each other which might damage your flowers.

 

 

Image:  via Kavelle

 

• Prep your fresh flowers. Learn how here.
• Moisten your floral foam with water and begin inserting your flowers. If arranging the flowers in water, put water into the cup.
• Cut the flowers so no stems are showing. Be careful not to cut them too short from the start though.

 

Image:  Well-Fed Newlywed

 

• Arrange the flowers attractively being sure to let the flowers sort of hang over the edge of your vessels. You'll need a lot of flowers and foliage, if you decide to use it, to pull this look off. 
• You're going for a lush, not skimpy look here. 
• Use flowers that are open. Fill in with other flowers within a tight color range. Shoot for 2-3 colors to keep it elegant. Roses are great for flower arrangements in silver tea or coffee pots
• Read, "5 Secrets for Making A Designer Flower Arrangement."

 

If you decide to make this arrangement for your personal pleasure.  Or if you don't want the arrangement to look too "done." Just use a few mums, big roses, your favorite flowers or whatever looks good at Trader Joe's.

You deserve to have pretty flowers around to inspire you. So try it! It's a lot easier than you think!

You can make a nice flower arrangement in a silver vessel for your Thanksgiving table using these tips. If you have a long table consider making several in different vessels. Then line them up down the center of your table.

Where would you place an arrangement like this?

Mimi

 

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Comments

[rita]

Good morning Mimi, thank you for stopping my Mammabellarte. I wanted to respond to your question but there was no reply e-mail. The signs that say Joy, Cheers and Noel are wooded and they hang from a wire, they could be part of a garland, that's a great idea too. Ciao Rita mammabellarte

[myric]

I really love this idea! I fact, I was planning to use my antique orange kettle as a flower vase. I thought it would be weird, but after I saw these, I think it is pretty!

Thanks for stopping by at my blog!

Blessings
Myric

[Barb~Bella Vista]

Flowers and silver...what could be more perfect? Just gorgeous!

Barb ♥

[vikki]

Love this look.

[Mimi]

Hi Rita, Thanks so much for coming by. It was my November 2 post on How Do You Feel About Flowers? If you can't respond their please feel free to send me an email. firstcomeflowers@gmail.com

[Mimi]

Myric, I say go for it. Be sure to put a glass or plastic cup inside if it is rusty inside the kettle.

[Mimi]

Glad you like it Barb. Thanks so much for coming by!

[Mimi]

Glad you like it Vikki!

[JL]

I recall those lovely arrangements and the hours we spent putting them together. The best thing was that every table was unique, since each one had a different piece of silver and a floral arrangement that complemented its shape.

While it may not be practical for a large wedding or event, it's an idea perfect for a bridal shower or tea party, or just a small arrangement on a table where it can be enjoyed on a daily basis.

[Calling it Home]

Mimi you did an awsome job. I am hopping over to your other post about fake flowers...I am a gardner, but no green thumb inside!

[Mimi]

Thanks! I'm sure you'll find some helpful hints in "How To Fool People With Fake Flowers."

[Kathryn Griffin]

Fantastic tips! Thank you for the visit and the sweet comment @TheDedicatedHouse. It means the world! Hope you have a grand day! Toodles, Kathryn

[Mimi]

Kathryn, I'm so glad you stopped by. Flowers in a silver tea or coffee pot is a simple pleasure. Have a wonderful weekend!

[Mel]

Hi Mimi.

I have a pretty silver teapot that can use some flowers.

You left a comment on my blog about where to buy the clear ornaments; they sell them at Michaels.

Since there is no email associated with your user profile, one cannot respond to your questions. Just wanted to let you know.
Mel

[Mimi]

Mel. Thanks for coming by. Appreciate the source for the ornaments and the tip about the email address. Have a lovely day!

[Angela @The Not So Functional Housewife]

I love flowers. They look beautiful in a teapot! Thanks for sharing and for stopping by to link up.

~Angela
The Not So Functional Housewife

[Mimi]

I'm so glad you stopped by. Glad to hear you're a flower lover too! Have a wonderful day!

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[Mimi]

So glad you enjoyed the post on making flower arrangements in silver pots. They really are quite elegant! Thanks so much for your comment!

[Mimi]

Thanks for bookmarking our blog, First Come Flowers. Our goal is to share the joy in living a floral lifestyle and showing others how to create simple flower arrangements for their own enjoyment.