How to Decorate Table Top Bird Cages

Use ornate bird cages as table decor.

You don't have to own a feathery friend to have a bird cage. Vintage wire bird cages make charming, shabby chic centerpieces for any event. The decorated cages, which typically feature ornate details, will add a romantic touch to a bridal shower, wedding reception or valentine's day dinner. You can use an antique cage you already own, or buy one at a flea market or second-hand store. If the cage isn't in great condition, enhance it with fresh white paint.

Things You'll Need

• Pillar candle
• Candle holder
• Bud vases, mason jars or jelly jars
• Fresh flowers
• Wired, faux ivy vines
• Ribbon

Instructions

1. Place a pillar candle in a vintage crystal candle holder, and set it inside the bird cage. The glowing candle will add ambiance to the table. Choose a candle hue to coordinate with the special event's color scheme.

2. Accent the cage with several bud vases filled with small flowers, such as pink sweetheart roses. Use mason or jelly jars in place of the vases, if you desire a country-inspired look. Set the candle in the center of the cage, and surround it with the flower vases.

3. Wrap wired, faux ivy vines around the outside of the cage, to give it a garden-themed flair. Place the vines randomly around the outside of the cage for a natural look.

4. Tie a ribbon into a large bow at the top of the cage, to complete the table decor. Choose a ribbon that matches the occasion, such as a white satin ribbon for a bridal shower or a red velvet ribbon for a Christmas dinner.

References

• Apartment Therapy: Inspiration: Bird Cages
• Shelter Pop; Trend Watch: Bird Cage Decor; Erin Loechner; July 23, 2009
• Country Living: Spring Centerpieces and Table Decorations