Pineapples make tasty and tropical decorations.
Pineapples are juicy, tropical fruits used not only for eating but also for decorating in the home and at parties and luaus. This vibrant yellow fruit may be an important staple in many mixed fruit trays, but it also offers a few unique and creative ways to add a festive decorative flair to any summer-themed party or event. Does this Spark an idea?
Pineapple Lanterns
Use votive candles to illuminate your pineapple lantern.
Pineapple lanterns can serve as creative do-it-yourself centerpieces. Carve an oval area out of a pineapple. Once you have scooped out the fruit, a little window is left to set your votive candle in. Insert a small piece of foam in the bottom of the pineapple window, and set the votive candle on top of the foam. You may want to use scented candles that complement the natural smell of the pineapple.
Pineapple Fruit Basket
Turn the pineapple on its side before scooping out the flesh.
A pineapple that has been turned into a fruit basket is not only a bright, colorful decoration, but also a delicious and juicy treat for everyone to enjoy. Turn a pineapple on its side, making sure that the pineapple is steadied by its spiky skin so that it won't roll. Make an incision into the side of the pineapple, and scoop out the flesh. Don't cut into the crown or too close to any of the pineapple's sides. Fill your pineapple bowl with your favorite fruits such as strawberries, grapes, melons, raspberries, blueberries or chunks of pineapple.
Baby Pineapple Displays
Use baby pineapples such as the South African or Queen Victoria pineapples as decorations. These baby pineapples can be found with the stem still attached, much like a flower, and can be placed in clear vases and water for a fresh and festive flair to a party and even in the home at any time. Tie a pretty ribbon around the vase to finish the project. Baby pineapple displays provide a unique alternative to the traditional vase of flowers, and they fill a space with their own sweet and tropical fragrance.
Pineapples Everywhere
Place different sized pineapples randomly around your event space.
Just a plain pineapple is an amazing decorative accessory for everyday or special occasions. If you just want to give your home a tropical essence, or if you need to decorate for a luau, make clusters and arrangements of whole pineapples placed randomly around your space. Use a pineapple as a cake topper. Place pineapples in many different locations to make your guests feel as though they have entered a tropical paradise. You can never have too many pineapples. Guests can even take one home with them when they leave.
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