easy christmas centerpiece.......

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. I have been away on shoots but home now until next year.

I started thinking about a centerpiece for the holidays and realized I had a lot of pretty votives and all I needed to do was to add a few more. Fortunately, Pottery Barn had a 30% off sale on all candles and related accessoires so I got a number of new mercury votives. They come in various sizes and colors and are very affordable (between $6.50 and $10 after the 30% ).

The tiny round ones are from Pier 1 and only $1.99 each,

The clear glass ones with a bit of sparkles around the rim are from Michaels and were 50% off (about $3.00 each).

I also had a large mirror  (originally from Home Goods) that makes a perfect "tray" to gather all of them.

Here are some close ups

The turquoise ones come from a shop here in Sarasota call COQUILLAGE ON PALM. These were the most expensive at $11 each.

I love how the ones from Pottery Barn are colored inside......

So, this will be my holiday centerpiece and the good thing about it is that I can use those votives year round. I am going to look for a sturdy vintage shelf to display them in a different way after the holidays. I have not lit the candles yet but can't wait. You can also use those little candles that work with batteries if you don't want too much light in the middle of the table....Hope you like!

WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS AND BEYOND!!!

Comments

[Dore Burlap Luxe]

Beautiful Fifi,
And all the colours of Christmas.

Always looking for inspiration touching the edges of my heart soulfully.
Xoxo
Dore

[Kathy]

That is a really beautiful centerpiece!! I love all the color and sparkle.So easy to put together too.

Kathy

[cindy]

So pretty! It looks like a mirrored tray filled with jewels!

Cindy

[Mariette's Back to Basics]

Dearest Fifi,
Glad you have some rest at home for the remainder of the year!
Smart idea for getting those votive holders; very exotic and timeless.
Hugs to you,
Mariette

[Sherry HIcks]

FIFI What a unique and beautiful centerpiece love all the color and the fact it was thrifty and that you can use the votives all year round, I bet it is nice getting to stay home for a bit after all the shoots, Happy Holidays to you and yours!!
Sherry

[Kat@LowTideHighStyle]

Welcome home, I hope the shoots went well and that you are able to relax a little between now and the first of the year! I was just looking at votive holders on Pottery Barn's site earlier today...I think I better go buy some after seeing your lovely centerpiece!

xoxo Kat

[Susan Freeman]

Your votives look so pretty all grouped together on the mirror. So festive! You must be happy to be at home for a while and to have a chance to refresh your spirit in your charming nest.

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

[Sissie]

This looks lovely Fifi. I would never have thought to ceate a centerpiece using these and the idea of the mirror as a tray is perfect.....tres chic!

hugs
Sissie

[Sue]

Love all the sparkle these shiny containers bring to the table! What a simple, but yet elegant , idea. :-)

[La Contessa]

GLORIOUS!VERY FESTIVE!

[Heather]

So pretty. I love the torquise best. It's one of my favourite colours. Glad you get a break for the holidays.
Xx heather

[Marilee Reyes]

Can't go wrong with candles ... ever.

[Shanon]

Pretty! I love all of the bright colors you gathered together.

~Shanon

[laurie]

Welcome home, Fifi! There's no place like home, is there? ♥ Love your little bohemian looking centerpiece with all of the jewel-like color. So pretty!

I was wondering, too - when you're next issue of Romantic Prairie magazine was going to be published?? I'm missing it soooo much!!!

Have a happy, cozy week, sweetie!

xoxo laurie

[Cindy]

They're very pretty, and they look wonderful grouped together on the lovely mirror!
Hugs, Cindy

[laura]

Hi Fifi!!! love this..It's like a group of happy friends coming together..very festive & different!! Love you Laura

[Leena Lanteigne]

Oh, Fifi! What a beautiful collection! I love candles, the bigger the grouping, the prettier! So many gorgeous colors and styles! Can you post a picture once you do light them? I'd love to see them all sparkle! Hugs, Leena

[Andrea @ Keeping it Cozy]

What a beautiful centerpiece! Happy holidays, Fifi.

[Mary]

Glad to know you are at last having some precious time at home Fifi - you've had such a busy year. Everything looks so amazing at the cottage - it's hard to think you will move away when it's sold to some very lucky person whom I hope will keep it just as sweet and beautiful. Enjoy being there among your lovely things - these votives being a very colorful addition of sparkly light for the Holidays.

I'm off home to England for Christmas.......it's been many years since I've been there at the Holiday season, looking forward to sharing some English traditions with family and friends for a short while. My brother and his family will pop over from France which will be fun!

Happiest holiday season to you dear Fifi............looking forward to the new magazines.
Hugs Mary
A Breath of Fresh Air

[Anne]

Fifi what a pretty centerpiece! Love all the different colors and sparkle of that added mirror too.I am sure it looks beautiful when they are all lit!
xx
Anne

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