Simple Eucalyptus Centerpiece DIY to Create an Elegant Table

You can create this simple eucalyptus centerpiece diy project that will work for just about any occasion! Not only is it easy to create, but at under $50, it is also fairly budget friendly! Have an event you need a centerpiece idea for? Keep scrolling. I’ll show you how to create this look from start to finish – so you can stress less and enjoy hosting more!

Plus, you can download the same place card I used – for free! The neutral design will be perfect for the upcoming holidays – but can also work year round.

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1. Start with a Neutral Table Runner

To get this look, start with a neutral table runner. I really like this macrame option from Amazon. It comes in two different lengths, including this longer one which is perfect for our 100″+ table.

You can opt to layer the table runner over a tablecloth as I did. Or if you have a pretty wood table, save yourself some ironing and skip the tablecloth!

By the way, this flax linen tablecloth is one of my favorites. It’s made quite a few appearances on blog posts, including this confirmation dinner table (which also happens to have a eucalyptus centerpiece!).

2. Create a Eucalyptus Garland

Where do I get my fresh eucalyptus? Glad you asked! My go-to place is Trader Joe’s. At my local store, they’re $4 a bunch. For added dimension, I usually get two different eucalyptus varieties and am particularly fond of this combo – live seeded and baby blue.

To create a diy eucalyptus garland, begin at the end where you want the garland to stop. Lay the eucalyptus down one at a time covering just the stem of the last one so there’s a slight overlap. Continue in this fashion until you get to your center point. At the center-point, flip the direction of where the steps are pointing and continue layering one piece at a time until you get to the opposite end from where you began.

You may need to make adjustments. Don’t worry! I never get it right on the first try either. It’s very easy to make changes.

One common mistake I make not having an even amount on one side of the table as the other, from the center point. To fix this, just grab a stem from the longer end and add it to the shorter one. Easy peasy.

3. Add Tea Lights

To complete the look, add pretty glass tea lights. I love these fluted glass holders, which come as a set of four. The ribbing makes the light bounce around and casts such a pretty glow!

Instead of placing them in the center, I put them on alternating sides of the garland. Obviously, take fire safety precautions, or use battery-powered candles!

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