What's Hap-pinning: Dining Table Centerpiece Inspiration

Now that we're getting our first official dining room table, I want to make sure the centerpiece looks more official. I usually throw some fake flowers in a vase and call it a day but with this table, I want to make it a little more pronounced and grown up. Who knows, maybe I'll add a table runner!

My go-to flower for decorating is hydrangeas. They're so beautiful and they're my favorite flower - I think a nice vase with a white flower might make the table stand out, but they're already throughout the house and I don't know if this is overboard. Also, we have a Italian-esque painting in our dining room so I don't know if it will clash [see at bottom of post]. 

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This picture makes me want to get a nice mirror to replace the painting..

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I saw this picture from Ashley Furniture when we were looking at their table (we probably would've purchased this set if it didn't have a two-toned table - who does that?) and I fell in love with the jars of cotton! Again, I don't know if it will match the painting... sounds like we might have to replace that painting ;) (Stephen would never go for that)

I'm thinking the winner might be something more like this. I can replace the flowers in the box for the different seasons and holidays and Stephen will have a fun project to work on with building the box.

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And for reference, here's our current situation: 

I've decided to definitely replace that chandelier one day... who knows when that will be though

What tips/ideas do y'all have for dining room centerpieces? Linking up with Jessi.