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Fresh with a kick is what you need. Simple and elegant, these minimal blossoms make a big impact during the holidays. The key: one flower made wonderful by repetition. Here's how to do it.

Holiday Hydrangeas
The last flower you'd expect to see this time of year can work wonders. Ask your florist in advance for white hydrangeas (they may need to be special ordered). Velvet ribbons and bauble garlands are sumptuous but keep it fun.

Get the Look
Fill three large brandy snifters with fresh cranberries and water. Cut hydrangea stems at an angle, about 6 inches long, and insert into each snifter. Tuck in a bunch of white pine needles and a sprig of holly. Velvet ribbon and sparkly garland make a perfect runner. Change water every three days, and blooms will last a week.