An Old Wine Glass + A Little Creativity = A Stylish Floral Centerpiece

Floral table centerpieces make a stunning addition to a table, and add a real sense of occasion to an otherwise ordinary spread. However, they tend to be pretty costly, and those that rely on fresh florals are only good for a few days before they need to be thrown out. If you're seeking an affordable alternative, prepare to get crafty. Instagram creator Special Creations By Nelly explained her clever hack for a fabulous table centerpiece that relies on a few inexpensive materials and an item you likely already have around the house: a simple wine glass. The project only takes a few minutes to complete, requires no technical skill, and results in a finished product which looks as elegant as anything featured at a formally catered wedding. Not to mention, it's fun to make!

To recreate this adorable DIY, you'll need an old wine glass, a strand of battery-operated fairy lights, like this LitHome two-pack from Amazon, a Floral Foam Cone, which you can get from Dollar Tree for just $1.75, a glass cylindrical candleholder, like these Cylinder Vases for Centerpieces from Amazon, and of course a small pillar candle to put inside. Finally, and most importantly, you need the flowers you're going to use for your floral arrangement. If you prefer fresh blooms, choose a few of your favorites with strong stems that will be able to stand out straight from the cone. However, if you want your design to last a bit longer than a single event, choose faux florals.

To create the centerpiece, start by flipping your wine glass upside-down. Cut down the floral cone so you only have about two inches of the base left, and place this on top of the upturned wine glass. Cut out a nesting place in the cone where you can fit the battery pack for the fairy lights, and insert it into the slot. Snake the light strand around the stem and into the glass itself. Next, insert the stems of your artificial flowers into the floral cone, slowly building your centerpiece until you are happy with the arrangement, but leaving the top clear. For the finishing touch, place the candle holder on the top, insert your pillar candle, and light it. The fairy lights illuminate the base, while the pillar candle adds a glow to the top.

There are so many ways to customize this design to make it suitable for any occasion. If you're looking for an autumnal centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table, try using sprays of fall leaves, artificial berries or fruits, and wheat sheaves, topped off with an orange candle. To make your centerpiece more Christmassy, use red berries, sprays of holly, evergreen boughs, pinecones, and a red candle on top. You can also add a velvet or tartan ribbon around the stem of the wine glass for a festive flourish. For both of these designs, try checking Amazon for wreath decorating materials, as this will turn up a lot of faux florals, fruits, and greenery affixed to wire spokes that can easily be poked into a floral cone, making them easy to arrange.