When making a centerpiece I always start with the object I am going to use as the main container or element in the centerpiece. Last year it was a baby cradle. I have used toolboxes, old camp toasters, wood boxes and crates. I tripped over this sieve (yes, tripped--don't judge) and then it came to me--the sieve would be a fun and new centerpiece. I placed it on a silver stray so it is easy to move when we need to.
While each of the centerpieces I make differ--they have some of the same elements:
Height--I added 3 piece of driftwood for height.
Candles--this one was wedged in between the driftwood pieces. Yes, I know, this is not the safest way to burn a candle. This will not be burned unless we are sitting at the table with it.
Natural elements--in this case, pinecones
and some not so natural, but real looking berries.
Other elements or touches--such as few old silver Christmas balls
and a big, green burlap bow,
and this year's Christmas centerpiece was done.
Simple, quick, and not your average centerpiece. Hunt around today for something fun to use for your centerpiece this year.
How creative - looks great. My Mom still uses hers, but not for berries. She puts cooked apples in it & 'grinds' them to make applesauce & also puts cooked tomatoes in it to make spaghetti sauce. I remember helping her when I was a little girl - good memories!
ReplyDeletePerfection...love the driftwood sticking out :)
ReplyDeleteNice composition! I love the driftwood with the candle!
ReplyDeleteYour photographs are off-the-charts! Love the idea of the centerpieces and I struggle too trying to figure it out! Thanks for the inspiration today! Allow me to pin this away to my Christmas table decorations board in Pinterest. Cheers!
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