| If anyone has mentioned any of these, I apologize. Fasten the flower by the stem to the center spike of a chandelier--so there is a ball of florets instead of the tippet. Keep the flower away from the lightbulbs. Suspend the ball of flowers from the chandelier as you would a mistletoe ball. If you have a chain for a ceiling fan, attach the flower to the end of it. Fasten to a windchime; the light weight but larger surface of the flower will make it much more responsive to breezes. Fasten them to the tiebacks of your drapes. If you have sconces for outdoor lights, attach the flowers to them. Make a ball--whatever size you want--tuck the stems inside and suspend the resultant ball of flowers from the ceiling. You might hang it on the patio or other open space as well as indoors. If you're tired of the usual arrangements, try some of the following: Put one or more inside a trifle bowl. You may or may not want to add foliage, strong greens to contrast; grays, pale blues, pale pinks, to provide a softer look. Arrange lots in a big basket and set into the empty fireplace. Put one on a floating disc and float it in a bowl. The dampness will spoil the flower after a while, so you'll need to keep an eye on it. Put them in multi-colored plastic drink glasses and use as a centerpiece for your garden party. If you have a tiered cake or candy stand, arrange the flowers in a series of cascading layers. Put them underneath a glass cake cover and use it as a centerpiece. Ray |