Table Decoration Ideas Using Hurricane Globes

• Centerpieces are often the focal point of tables at events, such as weddings or formal dinner parties. Hurricane globes are frequently featured in centerpieces, as they are large glass pieces that can be used in many different ways. No matter if you are planning a small event with only one table or a large event with dozens of tables, you can create an appropriate hurricane globe table decoration.

Candle Ideas

• Hurricane globes were originally designed for candle centerpieces, because their glass protects the candle's flame from setting the tablecloth or other items on fire. For a conventional decorating look, simply place a large pillar candle in your hurricane globe. The website Wedding Flowers and Reception Ideas suggests that, if you desire a more complex centerpiece, place a foam design ring underneath. If the foam is soaked in water, you can place live greenery and flowers in it. Start by adding greenery, such as fern leaves or eucalyptus stems. Then stick flower stems into the foam base to add color and scent to the centerpiece. If your hurricane globe has an attached bottom, fill it with water and floating candles.

Nature Ideas

• To decorate with hurricane globes in non-traditional ways, use unconventional filler items. For most of these ideas, you'll need to use a hurricane globe with an attached bottom or to create your own with a plate or foam ring. Add color to your table decorations by filling the hurricane globe with fruit, including small tangerines, lemons, limes or cranberries. Fill it with pine cones or seashells for a rustic design. Place colored marbles in the base of the hurricane globe and then place flowers with long stems, such as calla lilies, in it.

Seasonal Ideas

• Use hurricane globes creatively for seasonal events. For example, for a Halloween centerpiece, paint the hurricane globe exterior with white paint, but leave two unpainted circles that will be the eyes. Place a white candle in it and the globe will look like a ghost. The website Thanksgiving Centerpieces suggests creating a hurricane globe centerpiece by placing miniature pumpkins or acorns on the bottom of the globe and adding a white pillar candle on top. Place brightly colored Christmas tree ornaments or holly leaves and berries inside hurricane globes for a Christmas party.