For Shavuos, this floral centerpiece brings together beauty, symbolism, and simplicity in a way that feels elevated but is truly beginner-friendly. Using just a few basic materials, you can create a stunning centerpiece that is inspired by Har Sinai.

What You’ll Need:

-1 pedestal vase or decorative bowl

-Green floral foam

-Rice flower and green dianthus (or similar)

Step 1: Prepare the Base

Place a block of green floral foam into your vase or bowl. Fully soak it in water until it is saturated. This helps keep your flowers fresh throughout Yom Tov.

Step 2: Create the Base Arrangement

Begin inserting your stems directly into the soaked foam. Work evenly around the base, building a soft, full, rounded arrangement. Don’t worry about perfection, the flowers naturally fill in the space.

Step 3: Make the Luchot Shapes

Take a second piece of floral foam and carefully cut out two “Luchot” (tablets) shapes. Soak these pieces thoroughly in water just like the base.

Step 4: Flower the Luchot

Insert additional stems of rice flower into the shaped foam pieces, leaving just the very edges empty so the shape can be seen. Insert dowel sticks into the bottom of the luchot-shaped foam.

Step 5: Assemble the Centerpiece

Gently place the dowels into the top of your main arrangement. Adjust them so they sit securely and are visually centered.

Step 6: Final Touches

Fill in any gaps with extra stems if needed. Make sure the entire arrangement feels balanced and full from all sides.

Rice flower dries beautifully, so the arrangement will last well beyond Shavuos. This project is extremely forgiving. There’s no wrong way to fill the foam, making it perfect even for beginners!

Photography by Sara Goldstein.