A "bistro" is a European-style cafe or restaurant. It often has charm and can be quaint or lavish, depending on the proprietor. No matter the expense of the cuisine on the menu, the centerpieces in a bistro should be elegant, beautiful and even a little whimsical. For hefty budgets, fresh flowers are a top option, but there are plenty of other bistro-appropriate centerpiece choices to suit various budgets. Does this Spark an idea?
Rose Bowl
Place a rose bowl on each table in your bistro. Better Homes and Gardens recommends cutting the rose stems to 6 inches and removing the leaves. To help reduce shock and extend the life of the flowers, cut the stems at a slant while running warm water over them. Fill an attractive bowl with warm water and pack the roses in tightly. For an extra touch of style, embellish a plain glass bowl with a ribbon that coordinates with the color of the roses.
Pitcher of Flowers
Add to the charm and whimsy of a bistro's ambiance by placing a ceramic drinking pitcher full of flowers on each table; select a wide variety of colors, heights and shapes. Fill the pitchers three-fourths of the way up with warm water. Cut your flowers at a slant under warm water and immediately place them into the pitchers. Alternatively, fill the pitchers with lots of long-stemmed grasses, branches or foliage and just a few flowers to save money and create a designer look.
Framed Photos and Numbers
Showcase your family's heritage by filling double-sided silver frames with high-quality reprints of old family photos in sepia and black-and-white tones on one side of the frame. On the other side, insert a printed number for the table. This is a fairly economical way to add charm, style and tradition to the bistro's ambiance.
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