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Easy Herbal Centerpieces

May 16, 2012 by Kimberly Jones

Whether you’re planning a rustic outdoor wedding or an intimate garden celebration, herbal centerpieces are versatile and delightful. Here’s how to create these charming focal points:

1. Herb-Filled Mason Jars:
Gather an assortment of mason jars and fill them with fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, lavender, and mint. Tie twine or ribbon around the jars for a rustic touch. These herbal arrangements not only look gorgeous but also release soothing scents as guests mingle.

2. Potted Herb Plants:
Place potted herbs like basil, sage, or oregano at the center of each table. These potted plants not only serve as centerpieces but also double as guest favors. Attach small tags with care instructions and let your guests take these herbs home to cultivate.

3. Herb-Wrapped Candles:
Wrap simple white candles with sprigs of fragrant herbs using twine or thin ribbon. As the candles burn, they’ll release the herb’s natural aroma, creating a warm and inviting ambiance.

4. Herb and Citrus Mix:
Combine the earthy essence of herbs with the vibrant hues and fragrances of citrus fruits. Place herbs and slices of citrus fruits in clear glass vases or bowls for a refreshing and visually appealing centerpiece.

5. Herb and Floral Combo:
Create a harmonious blend of herbs and flowers. Arrange delicate blooms like chamomile, daisies, or lavender alongside herbs in vintage vases or teacups. This combination exudes both elegance and whimsy.

6. Herbal Garland Runner:
Craft a garland using intertwined herbs such as thyme, eucalyptus, and rosemary. Lay the garland down the center of the table as a fragrant and visually striking runner.

7. Herb-Filled Wooden Crates:
Place wooden crates down the center of each table and fill them with an assortment of potted herbs. This rustic arrangement adds depth and texture to the tablescape.

8. Herbal Wreath Centerpieces:
Create mini herbal wreaths and place them around candleholders, lanterns, or vases. These wreaths can also be hung on the backs of chairs or displayed on plate chargers.

9. Herb-Infused Water Jugs:
Incorporate herbs into your table’s water jugs or carafes. Mint, basil, or lemon balm add a refreshing twist to the water and create a cohesive look.

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Book Review: The Festival of Lights

As if Diwali weren’t colorful and fun enough, The Festival of Lights: A Lift-the-flap Diwali Celebration by Namita Moolani Mehra, illustrated by Darshika Varm, makes it even more fun to read about with flaps and things to lift and pull to see more information or details in the illustrations. 

The book is a story about a family getting ready for Diwali and what happens on the different days of the five-day celebration. There’s cleaning, shopping, crafting, food preparation and getting the home altar ready for the big day. 

It covers decorating the outside of the house with rangoli, diyas and lanterns, buying sweets to share with family and friends, the sights and scents of the mandir (home temple), getting dressed up in new fancy clothes, the story of Diwali and celebrations with relatives.  

Flaps (there are more than 140 in all) give you vocabulary words for different foods and definitions, as well as fun things like what’s inside the shopping basket or where the cat is hanging out. They also help illuminate the story of Diwali, which is the triumph of good over evil as Lord Ram defeated the demon Ravana to save his wife, Sita. 

This pretty and colorful book helps kids understand what Diwali is and how it is celebrated, regardless of whether they practice it at home. This would be a nice book to keep in a classroom (it’s rated for kids ages 3-7) or to have at home to teach kids about Diwali even if it’s not something you celebrate. Where I live there are a lot of people from India so we are probably exposed to Diwali more than some other regions of America, but it’s a nice holiday to know about wherever you live. 

Combine with the book Diwali and check out some fun lantern crafts and printables for kids to round out your experience. 

About the book: 24 pages, hardcover, published 2025 by Wide Eyed Editions. Suggested retail prices $22.99.

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