These two centerpieces, made from real pineapples, are the perfect addition to any tropical party. They were bright and beautiful on my Tropical Baby Shower dining table. Get your craft on and create these gold and floral pineapple centerpieces for your next tropical get-together!
For the gold pineapples, cover the stems with plastic bags and secure with a rubber band.
Spray paint the bottom of the pineapple with metallic gold spray paint. Let dry completely.
For the pineapple flower vase, cut the top off of a pineapple using a sharp knife.
Still using a sharp knife, cut around the inside edge of the fruit. Stick the knife directly into the pineapple core and make two cuts in a criss-cross down through the core. This should help loosen it up a bit. Using a spoon and a sharp knife, very carefully begin to work the fruit and core out of the pineapple. I ended up working my way about 1/3 of the way down.
Cut flower blooms and baby's breath so that they will lay nicely in the pineapple. No need to add any water to the pineapple vase; your flowers should stay throughout the duration of your party. Stick fun tropical extras into your pineapple vase like bright pineapple stir sticks and a flamingo pinwheel.
Arrange your gold pineapples and pineapple flower vases along the center of your party table. To see how I styled the rest of this table, visit my Tropical Baby Shower post. Be sure to check out the special Pineapple Slushies I made for this party as well!