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We built Be Merry as an answer to all-red centerpieces, wondering what Christmas might look like with a little more play in it. Mixing in that green shade was the easy part; getting the ratio right so it read as festive instead of odd took a few tries. It's become the centerpiece we suggest for a house that wants the season to feel less serious.

Sizing and care details for this cube arrangement through the holiday season, in brief.

What's Included in This Arrangement: Bright red, white, and green roses fill this piece, with evergreens and hypericum berries worked in around them for texture. Our designers pick whichever stems are freshest that week, and the flowers arrive ready to create an instant centerpiece.

Why Three Colors: Mixing in that third color alongside red and white softens the more traditional red pairing most holiday flowers lean on, giving the whole design a lighter, more playful feel. It's a good pick for a household that finds an all-red display a little too serious for their taste.

Sizing for Your Holiday Table: Standard fits a side spot, Deluxe works as a full table centerpiece, and Premium works best in an entryway or larger space. Each size keeps the same mix, with price rising by size.

When to Send This Arrangement: This design is a perfect fit for office parties, open houses, and last minute gifts, or simply on your own table during the season. It fits easily on a crowded buffet without tipping, and coworkers, neighbors, or loved ones are always glad to receive it.

If a Bloom Isn't Available: If one of the three colors runs short some week, we reach for a comparable rose so the overall mix stays balanced and the colors stay true to what's pictured.

Delivery: Holiday orders placed by 2 PM in the recipient's time zone, or noon on Sundays, go out same-day in most areas, with delivery through our nationwide network and local pickup available too.

• Keep this piece away from radiators and direct sun, and change the water every few days so the blooms and hypericum hold their color and beauty for the rest of the week.

• Our designers may substitute stems of equal or greater value to guarantee freshness and fullness; the overall look and color palette of the design is always preserved.

Is the green tint natural, or does it fade?

No, these tinted blooms start out as white roses, colored for the season. The shade holds for the life of the bloom and won't transfer any dye to water or surfaces.

How long will this arrangement stay fresh?

Expect about a week with regular water changes, perfect timing for most of the holiday season. Hypericum berries tend to hold their color longest, even after the flowers start to fade.

Besides this one, do you carry other christmas centerpieces, christmas arrangements, or floral arrangements?

Yes, our christmas collections include christmas centerpieces, christmas arrangements, and floral arrangements for every room, plus wreaths for the door and pine cones in several designs, all through the same delivery network.

What's a good way to decorate around this piece?

Many customers set it near their christmas table with a few candles, some holly, or a poinsettias plant close by. It also pairs nicely with candy canes, string lights, and other christmas decor if you're building out a bigger holiday display.