Thursday, February 29, 2024

Bright and Cheerful Candle Display

That's it, I'm done!! Done with winter anyway, done with cold white and brown. So while I always decorate with color, I am ready to add even more bright and cheery colors to my home.

So, I have been on the thrifting hunt for all things colorful. When I spied this rainbow striped, hand painted, ceramic tray at the thrift store, I knew it had to come home with me. The fact that it was only $3 made it even better.
Bright and Cheerful Candle Display
The blue on it isn't really "my blue", but I don't care. When you use neutrals for your major decor  spaces--walls, cupboards, sofas, etc., you can use all of the other colors as you please. I mostly decorate with dark greens, navy blue, burnt orange, and mustard yellow. 

I decided this piece would be a great candle holder for my upper, eat-in kitchen counter where I keep a seasonal centerpiece or display. This is what I had there post Christmas for the winter months:
Bright and Cheerful Candle Display
Now, This cheerful and bright candle display sits here.
Bright and Cheerful Candle Display
I replaced the neutral colored rattan runner with two thrifted, colorful, matchstick placemats.
I simply set the next to each other and placed the rainbow striped dish on top of them.
Bright and Cheerful Candle Display
I placed modern style wood candlesticks on the tray. I made these a couple years ago and you can read about how and why I made them HERE.
Bright and Cheerful Candle Display
The wood candlesticks adds some of that natural, organic texture that I love and tones down the bright colors. The wood also matches the wood tones in the placemat. The shape of the candlesticks help the display to look clean and modern.
Bright and Cheerful Candle Display
I found a candle snuffer on the same day as I bought the colorful tray. It is brass and has a little bird on it. The style is a bit more cottage than the ret of the display, but it is springy and I like using opposing style elements in one display as it creates interest and tension in the visual components.
Bright and Cheerful Candle Display
And, it works well! Today's thrift tips are: have fun with your decor, add some springy colors that make you happy, and if it catches your eye at the thrift store, you typically can find a way to use the item in your home.

1 comment:

  1. I love what you've done with it! Judy Swope

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