Finally winter is behind us and spring has sprung! And nothing signifies spring more than a centerpiece bursting with bright colors. A beautiful centerpiece is a treat for the eyes, and you don’t need to be a professional to put something stunning together. Here are a few quick and easy ideas to inspire you:

Floating Apples
This one’s so simple and looks so great that it’s a little bit ridiculous! All you have to do is fill a wide glass vase halfway with water and then drop in some apples. The effect is an ethereal still life that’s bound to draw compliments. And after dinner we can all go bobbing for apples!

Painted Branches
For an otherworldly-looking centerpiece, take a few small branches and spray paint them outside. Let them dry, and then display your handiwork in empty wine bottles. You’ll be amazed how great they look.

Herbs in Eggcups
If you don’t have flowers at hand but you do have some herb plants then don’t worry—you can rustle up a cute centerpiece in minutes. Simply cut a few short branches from your herb garden and arrange them in eggcups. Now you’ve got a vibrant, fragrant, subtle centerpiece!

Decorated Eggs
This centerpiece is great for Easter, and decorating eggs is crafty fun for all the family! Once you’re done, put them in a cute wicker basket and make that the centerpiece. Get creative by painting your eggs as celebrities or characters. Here are some inspirational egg-samples.