DIY Garden Party Table Garland

Think lazy summer Sundays in the garden with a cocktail in hand.

I wanted to bring this feeling to life on the -even though we were on our sweaty rooftop in Singapore 😅. So I focused on a pastel mix of flowers on a simple table garland.

You will need:

  • Foliage greenery (eg. eucalyptus branches)

  • A mix of light pastel flowers.

Here’s my 3 tips for you to create your own.

1. Create an ‘S’ Shape Foliage base.

This is a simple and easy way to make a table garland. No special wire techniques, however I would only recommend this for no-wind climates. Here’s how to create one:

  • Start by cutting your leafy branches into smaller pieces.

  • Lay them down and make an ‘S’ shape base from one corner to the opposite diagonal corner of the table. Don’t make it straight, I usually try and get two curves in the middle of the table.

Creating an ‘S’ shape base.

Creating an ‘S’ shape base.

2. Add Soft Pastel Flowers.

When choosing the flowers at the market, I was looking for baby pinks, peach, lemon and white. These were the colours which came to mind when I thought of ‘garden party’.

When choosing the type of flowers, I typically work with this rule of thumb:

  • Big Focal flowers (10%) | eg. white chrysanthemums

  • Medium sized flowers (60%) | eg. white and pink roses and peach/lemon eustoma

  • Filler flowers (30%) | eg. white limonium.

Featured: Medium flowers (white and pink roses) and filler flowers (white limonium).

Featured: Medium flowers (white and pink roses) and filler flowers (white limonium).

Add flowers and tuck them in as a final touch.

Add flowers and tuck them in as a final touch.

Featured: Filler flowers in hand (limonium).

Featured: Filler flowers in hand (limonium).

Featured: Medium flowers (pink and lemon eustoma).

Featured: Medium flowers (pink and lemon eustoma).

Other Tips:

3. Don’t Forget to Thoroughly Wash your Flowers & Branches.

“OMG ants in the hummus!” -is something you don’t ever want to hear. Luckily this has not happened, BUT it has been close.

I have learned that you must thoroughly wash all flowers and branches before cutting and placing them on the table. The last thing you want is a beautiful table with wild insects crawling on your guests plate!

Additional Suppliers.

Plates: Hooga

Table Runner: Ikea

Rattan Placemats: Purchased in Bali a few years ago!

Candles: Spotlight.

Garden party inspired garland.

Garden party inspired garland.

This colour palette is perfect for a Summer or Spring table setting. It’s a touch romantic without being too overwhelmed by pink roses. I also love the no-wire garland as it is no fuss and less time consuming. Definitely worth a go for your next weekend dinner party.

Enjoy! xx

Lizbeth PalComment