How to Make a Centerpiece using Lime Slices

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Are you hosting a party and need a unique idea for a centerpiece? Using fruit slices is a creative way to add bold colors and a beautiful scent to a centerpiece for any occasion!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Limes (or fruit of your choice)
Knife
Vase
Flowers
Plastic Vase Liner (optional)

Step 1

Choose your vase.

The number of limes or fruit slices needed, and the style in which they are sliced will be based on the size and shape of your vase, so it is important that the vases are picked out before any slicing begins.
Step 2

Buy your limes.

Whole limes or other fruits can be purchased in bulk either by the bag or individually, and it is good to have extra fruit on hand in the event that slices are too thin or extra support for the slices is needed in the center of the vase.
Step 3

Slice your limes.

Using a sharp knife, slice the lime into thin slices to be used along the outside edge of the inside of the vase. For smaller vases, limes can be cut in half, and the rounded base of the limes will provide the interior support in the vase.
Step 4

Arrange the centerpiece.

When using lime slices, there are many options for supporting the fruit. Due to the large width of the vases used for my wedding centerpieces, I used small key limes within the center of the vase and placed the slices along the outside edge of the vase. With the flower stems and key limes holding the slices in place, this was easy and efficient.
Step 5

Support the lime slices.

Another option is to add a smaller vase within the large vase to separate the flowers from the limes. Many florists will purchase plastic vase liners in place of an extra vase, however both serve the same purpose.
Step 6

Add the water and flowers.

Once the lime slices have been placed along the outside edges within the vase, the flowers can be placed into the center of the vase with the stems providing additional support for the lime slices. Before placing flowers in final position, add water to the vase to keep the fruit color lasting and the flowers fresh.