Surprise Your Friends With This New Idea

For


a great way to impress friend or family who pop in for a chat or a cup of tea this week then why not give some thought to trying out your own original flower display. We have come up with a


really novel and attractive way to display your choice of flowers on a cake


stand of all things!







The great thing


about this idea is its versatility – it looks just stunning in any room of the


house although with the food connotation it is probably at its best in the


kitchen or perhaps the dining room. It just goes to show you can have your


cake and eat it!







The first step in preparing your display naturally enough


involves a visit to your favourite flower shop where we are sure you will be


most impressed with the vast range of flowers and plants on offer.  There are simply masses to


pick from – if you are in


luck there may still be a few of the summer roses still remaining or something


like a hydrangea would also make a great choice. If you are aiming for a slightly more old fashioned look you might might want to opt for something such as lisianthus – the choice


is yours – just try to go


for something with an attractive colour to show off your display at its best.


You will be able to pick up~ can find ~ can come across a cake plate in your local hardware store, general store or


baking supplies outlet. They are often very decorative


and will make a fantastic focal point for any room, whether you use it to display flowers or


not. If for any reason you are unable to find a suitable  cake stand, then you can show off your arrangement on an upturned cylinder vase which will raise it~


keeps it off the table, showing all your hard work off in the best possible light. And when you have completed your arrangementa fantastic tip to really set the effect off splendidly is


to place it on a table or console alongside one or two of your favourite aromatic candles. The flicker  of the candles against the glass of


the cake plate creates a lovely effect


. Go for scented candles in the same


shade as your flowers and try to choose the best


you can afford. Producers


worth looking out for include Heyland and


Whittle as well as the market leaders Yankee candles. Or if you are not fond of


scented candles another fantastic idea would be to sit your display beside one f


the modern reed diffusers which are so popular these days. You will not get the


soft glow of the light from the candle flame but they have a very striking almost


eastern style about them which will help draw the eye to your attractive


display. The other benefit that a reed diffuser has to offer is that it will


continue to perfume your living space continuously, unlike a scented candle


which will only work when the candle is lit.















The author is owner of The Scented Candle Store which supplies a range of scented candles including Yankee candles