Digging in the Dirt

A few months back we were celebrating my brother-in-laws birthday.  We decided to make it a little formal and have a very adult seated dinner before the real debauchery began.  I felt like the table needed a little something to enhance the decor.  I thought I could find some cool branches with leaves and create a tall centerpiece so I decide to take a little nature walk.  It was late fall and all the leaves had already fallen off the trees. I guess I missed that bus a couple weeks back!  Now what?

I realized there were patches of moss everywhere.  I suddenly felt inspired by it because some of the patches were this vibrant green and others were a little lighter.  The texture of the individual patches of moss was even different.  I decided to dig right in and started pulling up as much as I could.  Now, you have to understand I'm not a floral designer.  I'm just a creative Sales & Marketing Director with the will to finish any project I start. 

Once inside with all my moss, a few select rocks, and drift wood like pieces, I cut away all the dirt and cleaned the moss as best as I could.  I shook each piece out into the sink to clear it of all debris and dirt.  I covered the center of the table with cling wrap and started sculpting my materpiece.  As I went along I added votive candles and worked the moss around them throughout the entire tablescape.  In the end I think I was even surprised at how well it came out. 

I have heard that my project inspired a few other people.  I feel honored knowing that someone out there is designing her table centerpieces for her wedding around my project.  So with pride I am sharing a few photos with you.  If there's anyone out there that would like to share photos of a tablescape that they have created, please feel free to email them to me for posting consideration. 

anissa@cityblossoms.com