This Viral Spring Centerpiece Idea Is Perfect for Easter — And It’s So Easy

Quinn Fish
Quinn FishLifestyle Editor, The Kitchn & Staff Writer, Apartment Therapy
After earning dual degrees in journalism and ethnic studies and winning national awards as the managing editor of the university newspaper at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (namely for my senior project), I moved to Brooklyn and got my start as an editorial assistant at Working Mother magazine. I worked as the associate digital editor at Reader’s Digest before jumping over to The Kitchn and Apartment Therapy. (I also have bylines in PureWow about NYC bars, restaurants, travel, and activities, which, yes, is as fun as it sounds!) I’m deeply passionate about helping people live their best lives in their homes — whether it’s optimizing their kitchen storage or adding pops of much-needed color and character to their space — and keeping up with home and lifestyle trends (and viral crazes!) across platforms. My favorite part of the job? Deep-diving into the analytics of what readers care about, want to shop for, and need help with most. Of course, it’s been extremely fun and rewarding to interview celebs like Martha Stewart, Jordin Sparks, and Marie Kondo, too!
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Now that spring has officially sprung, we can’t help but want to bring the colorful explosion of blooms happening outside inside to our table and countertops. Never underestimate the mood-lifting power of the smell of fresh flowers filling a room. If you’re looking for the perfect spring centerpiece idea for your Easter brunch — or just an easy way to brighten your kitchen — we have just the ticket. And, of course, we have TikTok to thank for this simple brilliance.

This Trader Joe’s centerpiece idea is going viral, for good reason — it’s simple, inexpensive, and super customizable. And did we mention it’s adorable, too? All you need to pull it off are some fresh cut flowers, jumbo whole carrots, and a clear glass vase. Now, just watch how easy your new favorite spring centerpiece will come together.

That’s it! Some tutorials, like the one shown here, use two glass vases in order to separate the carrots from the tulips, with one sitting inside the other. Others put them together in one vase. The perk of putting the carrots in their own vase and submerged in water is that they’ll actually be perfectly fine to eat when you’re ready to disassemble your centerpiece. It’s also a great way to use carrots that you might not get a chance to eat before they go bad. Peeling your carrots is optional, but if they’re rather dirty on the outside, you may want to consider it.

We love the tulips and peony tulips from Trader Joe’s that usually go for under $10, but, of course, any cut tulips or other flowers of your choice work, too. For some added color, opt for multi-color carrots, or leave the greens on top of the carrots to create a fuller, greener look.

In another TikTok, a woman and her mom created a DIY tulip-carrot centerpiece inspired by one she saw at Whole Foods. She added toothpicks that actually place the tulips inside the top of the carrots, making them look like one plant. How cute!

This last-minute, budget-friendly display is sure to be a hit in your home, whether you’re repackaging existing flowers, or making a quick Trader Joe’s run.

How are you decorating for the season?

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