Thrifty Thursday Modern Funky Minimal Centerpiece

Last week I shared some wood finds from the thrift store. This week I focused on finding metal objects (but, I do look at ALL the things at the thrift store). I found a few, some with great patina. Here are a couple of the items that came home with me: two different sized gold panning pans, a heavy metal container with great patina, and a hammered copper candlestick.

I decide to upcycle the larger, metal, gold panning pan first. I knew it would make a great candle pan for a modern looking, minimal, boho centerpiece. No goldpan handy? Use a cake pan or a round metal tray for a centerpiece.

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(This post contains affiliate links which means that if you buy something through the link I provide I may receive a small compensation at NO EXTRA cost to you.)The goldpan had some rust on it, which I liked, but I wanted it to be a warmer color so I added Rub-n-Buff. I love this stuff, a little goes a long way, and it doesn't completely cover the finish underneath it like spray paint wood. You can get it in a variety of colors HERE. I applied it with an old, inexpensive paintbrush leftover from my preschool teaching days.

Use small blobs of it and have a rag nearby to rub it in better, if necessary.

To age it a bit more, I dry brush black craft paint on it in just a few spots. Be sure to really dab off most of the paint and dry brush it in a few random spots--not evenly.

The first thing I added to the pan to create a funky centerpiece was a piece of driftwood that was in the yard. I was able to stand it up which I liked. This centerpiece does have a low or short profile which makes it look more modern and gives it an organic touch. You can add pinecones, branches, dried flowers, a wood figurine--just something warm and natural.

Three pillar candles were added next. I wanted them to be different heights so I set one on an upside down canning ring and one on a small, upside down brass bowl.

If you are going to display the centerpiece on a dining room table be sure to use unscented candles so they won't interfere with yummy food smells.

A succulent on the other side of the driftwood was included to incorporate a little green and life. I grabbed some dark colored, smooth rocks from my flowerbeds and placed those around the candles, driftwood, and succulent. The rocks hid the candle "lifts" and add a grounding nature to this funky, boho centerpiece. For a different filler look you could use buttons, marbles, wood beads, moss, wood chips, rock salt.

I used a baby quilt from the thrift store for a table runner. Even though it is rectangular and the table is square, I placed it on an angle,

I am not sure if this is hand-stitched, but it sure looks like it from the back. There is no tag on it and from the looks of it, a lot of work went into it.

I staged this in our studio air bnb that we will be renting out soon. I say staged because I will most likely be selling the gold panning pan and the quilt in a future sale. But, here is a sneak peek at the studio kitchen. You can read more about it in my Cozy Sunroom and DIY Hanging Light POST HERE.

The studio is being decorated in a National Park theme since we have two of the best in Montana, Glacier and Yellowstone. It is not going to be overly lodgey, but more of a casual, Montana space.

When making centerpieces, use thrift store finds, natural items, candles, paint to fit your decor, plants. PLAY, rearrange, shop your house, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!