Blue and Green Summer Centerpiece
Create a fresh blue and green summer centerpiece in minutes using a mix of vintage and modern decor for a welcoming, collected look.
One of my favorite ways to decorate for summer is by mixing fresh pops of green with calming shades of blue—and this simple centerpiece does just that. It’s a perfect example of how I love to decorate: by combining newer pieces with thrifted finds to create a look that feels collected, welcoming, and personal.
You don’t need to start from scratch or go out and buy all new decor. With just a few minutes and a mix of modern accents and vintage treasures, you can create a charming centerpiece that feels effortless and pulled together at the same time.
The blue reminds me of all things breezy and coastal, while the green brings in that fresh-from-the-garden feeling. Together, they’re a perfect pair for summer. Let me show you how to pull it all together in about five minutes—using pieces you may already have and maybe a few special finds you’ve picked up along the way.
Let me show you how to turn all of this…
…into this beautiful display in just a few short minutes!
It may look like I just threw all of these things onto a breadboard, but trust me, there’s a method to putting a successful vignette or centerpiece together! You can find all of my tips HERE.
You may not have the exact decor items in your stash to pull from that I do, but I bet you have enough lying around that you could easily mimic this summer centerpiece. Look for:
- a large item for the base, such as a wooden breadboard or tray
- something tall, such as a topiary or container filled with long greenery stems
- a cohesive assortment of plates and bowls
- a wire basket to contain some of the items
- something long to lay in the basket, such as twigs, a bundle of long skewers tied together, more long greenery stems or spindles
- a medium sized pitcher
- a mug
- some silverware
- a cute small’ish vintage decorative element, like my chippy bird
Positioning the centerpiece base at an angle gives much more visual interest to the show stopping display than just squaring it up with the edges of your table.
Varying heights are so important in a centerpiece, so be sure to stack plates and bowls together to achieve the most proportionate height for the perfect display.
Take a look at this photo chart and you’ll see how easy it was to put together. You can see that I start out with the larger pieces and then fill in as I go.
Decorating with a mix of new and thrifted pieces is one of the easiest ways to add personality and charm to your home—especially in a centerpiece. Blue and green are such timeless summer colors, and when you bring them together with a blend of old and new, the result feels fresh, thoughtful, and lived-in.
Don’t be afraid to pull out that vintage dish you’ve had tucked away or pick up something unexpected at a yard sale. Pair it with a newer vase or a modern tray, and suddenly you’ve created something that feels completely unique to you.
Sooo pretty! I will definitely give it a try on my dining room table. Thanks! Blessings.
Thanks – you help make everything so easy!!
You always give me inspiration. You make it look easy. Thanks for sharing.
Love the step-by-step!
I love it! I never thought of using dinnerware as a centerpiece. It looks beautiful!
Thanks for the idea. You just never know what you have around the house to make a vignette!
That is so cute! Thanks for sharing.
I love this! It’s hard to think “outside the box” but this is so easy to follow! Can’t wait to see what I can find to make my centerpiece.
You definitely have a flair for decorating. ?
Thanks for the lovely ideas! As for blue and green, those have always been my favorite colors since they’re the color of water.
Beautiful! I love the idea of using what I already have. It’s like going on a scavenger hunt!
Thanks for breaking down the components of your centerpiece. I like that you put it on the diagonal. I do that too on my kitchen table. Someone usually comes along and “straightens it out” for me, so I have to keep putting I back on the diagonal!
Great idea! I use blue and green all year long…just seeems to work for me. 😉
Cute centerpiece! I would’ve never thought of using plates, etc., but I love it.
Another great how-to for the decorating deficient. Thank you!
Love this tablescape and your greens and blues are so pretty! Do you usually change up things in the office for the seasons?
Thanks for showing us how you put this together!
Hi Julie. I probably won’t do much changing in the office until the time comes for fall and Christmas decorating. Then…watch out! 😀
With so much to look at, several wonderful posts I don’t want to miss, will be here for while tonight. Lots of eye candy and educating myself.Even tho am older never think I know it all,love to learn new ideas to gussy up our little home. Your home is a fascinating teacher. I love to see what others like yourself do and take bits of it to apply with my own things.
To me when it comes to decorating this is one old dog (77 in couple months) ready to learn new tricks.
Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us. Have fantastic weekend
Terrific! This gets me thinking Suzy.
I love blue and green together and this really is so very pretty the way you have it continued in the room–not just the centerpiece. That would have been nice, but this way it makes much more of a statement! in the room. Thanks for sharing!
Your table centerpiece looks perfect on your table. Thank you for using items that already in my home for the most part. I bet you do enjoy looking at it from your couch!!