I always prefer a low, vertical centerpiece that doesn't get in the way of cross-talk during a meal — you can't get any lower than this one.

For this you will need: an egg carton, a variety of cut flowers and a few plastic Easter eggs. Cut off the lid of the egg carton, open plastic eggs and place the lower half of each egg in the recesses of the egg carton. Fill plastic eggs with water and arrange with short-cut flowers.

Smaller blooms work best for this – be sure to think about texture and color when making your selections.