reader question...a new series

I'm excited to share this new series with all of you! 

I'm always getting emails from readers asking questions and it dawned on me as I was

 answering one today that it might be fun and helpful to share them with everyone here. 

And that is how my, yet to be named, new series came about. You guys always

 have great ideas, so feel free to chime in if you have a suggestion for our reader.

 reader ~ amy:

I know this sounds silly, but I don't know what to put in the center of my

dining room table, everything I try looks too contrived.  

pam:

My favorite is any variety of live plant.

 It brings life, texture, color and a fresh dose of nature that never feels contrived.

 You can inject your style and personality in the type of plant or container you

 choose. It's easy to change up containers to fit the season, too.

A bright striped pot for spring, a clam shell for summer,

 a rustic basket for fall, an urn with patina for winter,
a classic blue and white ginger jar or porcelain pot always works.

inspiration:

succulents...

Christina @ greige

ruemag.com 

greenery, bulbs and flowering plants... 

jcress.com

Red Door Home

houzz.com

orchids...

 pollyannapumpkin.tumblr.com

decorpad.com 

topiaries...

3.bp.blogspot.com

Thanks for the great question, Amy!
What do you have on your dining room table?