Create a conversation starter for dinner guests with stylish napkin rings made from fresh flowers that complement both traditional and modern settings.

1. Wire the Lilies
Using a sharp knife, cut the stem of an open lily 1/2 inch below the flower. Push a stub wire through the stem into the base of flower. Repeat with a closed bud. Tape together by holding binding tape against top of the wires and twisting wires as you wind the tape diagonally downwards.

2. Add the Leaves
Choose two lily leaves, wire as described in Step 1, and position them behind the flower. Add two strands of bear grass and secure each end under the leaves to form loops. Bind all the wires and stems together with florists’ tape, and trim the surplus wire using wire cutters.

3. Create the Ring
Hold a piece of florists’ tape against the tube and wrap a long strand of bear grass around the tube several times, not too tightly. Secure the grass circle with the tape and carefully slip the circle off the tube.

4. Complete the Ring
Bind the taped group of flowers and leaves to the circle of bear grass. Readjust the flowers as necessary. Lightly mist the decoration with a water spray and keep in a plastic box in the refrigerator until needed. At the last moment, carefully slip your napkin through the ring.

Variation
To achieve a modern look to complement a contemporary table setting, use a Star Gazer lily. Loop the circles of bear grass over a squat candle, and place near each table setting. 

Beware of Pollen 
If you are worried that lily pollen will stain your napkins, tablecloths or clothes, cut the stamens off the lilies with scissors before using the flowers.