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Essentials for Entertaining

Step 4 Ray Kachatorian

Step 4

Fresh flowers are great at making a last minute centerpiece.  Go buy a bundle.  You can place the whole bunch on the table.  Or buy two, break them up, put them on each table, or spread around the house.  My rule of thumb is if they are in guests' reach, go with real.  For fireplace mantel decorations you can always use artificial ones, throw them up for the party, pack them away when it's over, and have them out for next time. 

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