Suddenly a Centerpiece: Assemble These Clever Table Designs in No Time at All [Paperback]

Sher Simon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2004

Anyone can quickly pull together one of these twenty-five original table centerpieces for entertaining or seasonal decorating.

Suddenly a Centerpiece presents 25 projects that will instantly transform a dining table from blah to brilliant. Each centerpiece is super-easy yet interesting, beautiful, and impressive. The projects require no crafting experience and combine wonderful craft materials, faux florals, candles, foods, or textiles with decorative objects and dishes that you already have. A little of that, a little of this, and you have a centerpiece to perk up your table. Full of fresh ideas, the designs include centerpieces for every season, holiday gatherings, and casual or special entertaining.

• 25 table centerpieces for entertaining or seasonal decorating.
• The only project book about just centerpieces.
• Projects are sensational and surprisingly easy-crafters will love them, and the craft-challenged can easily make them.
• Projects use a wide range of materials and accessories sold in craft, fabric, and discount stores.

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About the Author

Sher Simon is a floral consultant to home furnishing stores and private clients. She gives popular workshops on faux floral designs. She lives in the Twin Cities.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing international (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589231708
• ISBN-13: 978-1589231702
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,052,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Suddenly Dissatisfied!, October 9, 2008

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L. Wills (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews
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There were [only] 3 centerpieces that I found to be "ok". Overall, this book was stodgy and unimaginative. The photos lacked charm. No disrespect to senior citizens, but the centerpieces reminded me of something an elderly woman would make. If you appreciate conventional methods of creativity, then this book is for you. But if you are looking for unique inspiration or some Preston Bailey~type action, don't waste your time buying this book. Check it out at the library. The End.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Suddenly A Centerpiece, December 29, 2004

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Rose A. Larsen "Rose L" (Apple Valley, MN) - See all my reviews
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I found this book to be very easy to follow with great color picture samples. The instructions are easy to follow.
You will feel great once you complete the project and it actually looks like the picture!
Wonderfully well done!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, November 13, 2006

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Valerie Usowski - See all my reviews
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The summary and review were not helpful at all and misleading. As a food service professional, I am always looking for new ideas for tablescapes for my banquet facility. The book was impractical and the centerpieces were uninspiring.