Want to create a simple yet impressive centerpiece for
an engagement, bachelorette party or shower? Check
out the decorative fountains that can be used indoors
or outside.
Warm-weather's signature sound - softly splashing water -
is the trendy way to decorate for parties any time of day, any
occasion. Many are priced under $30, and it's something you
can keep or give away as a perfect party reminder.
You also can have a lot of fun creating your own fountain
centerpiece. Just pair any type of large bowl or container with a
decorative "topper" that comes equipped with a water re-circulating
pump.
Here are some ways you can use these toppers, courtesy
Beckett, which specializes in water-gardening products:
Take a ceramic bowl in a bright solid color or pattern that
complements your other dishes and top
it with a sunny-face fountain topper for
a casual brunch, pool party or birthday
get-together. Depending on the color of
the bowl, you could even put a few small
drops of food dye in the water for an
arresting splash of added color. Imagine
aqua or emerald water spilling into a
buttercup-yellow bowl.
For a shower, dye the water pink or
blue.
For the most elegant, formal settings,
use a silver punch bowl complemented
with a Baby Nero topper-type
fountain. You can even add ice to the
punch bowl and keep extra bottles of
wine chilling until your guests pluck
them out.
For an informal gathering, add a topper to a galvanized metal
tub, fill it with ice, water and canned beverages, and let guests
help themselves.
A terra cotta window box, sporting a frog fountain topper,
looks great for your garden club meeting or an Italian feast for
your supper club.
0Any type of sturdy, non-porous container more than 15
inches in diameter works with these fountain toppers. The toppers/
pumps are easily removable, so you can use them in one of
your "company only" bowls then relocate them to a terracotta
pot or planter for everyday enjoyment.
Fountain toppers are available in home centers such as Home
Depot, retailers such as Wal-Mart and independent garden centers.
For more information, visit Beckett online at
www.888beckett.com or call 1-888-BECKETT.
