Yesterday I was a
guest writer on
Design Refuge, and I shared some ideas on how you can make non-traditional candle decorations that are related to fall. We all like to light more candles now that we have darker nights, right? So why not get creative with vegetables - they can be very decorative!
As you can see, I used a small pumpkin, an artichoke and some asparagus to get a cosy fall-looking decoration.
How to make them:
1. Artichoke: Cut off the bottom of the artichoke so that it stands better on the table. Then pull out or cut away the leaves from the top, until you get a hole that fits the candle. Now you can place the block candle in the middle.
2. Asparagus: Cut the asparagus in appropriate lengths. Put them close together around the block candle, and hold it all together with your hand before you attach the twine.
: Cut a hole in the middle of the pumpkin before you place the candle. When you are at the grocery store, be sure to pick a pumpkin that is not too hard.
( Remember: Candles require attention - all the time! )
If you don't want to waste your vegetables you can also do something easy like decorating a jar with some leaves and twine.. Fill it with water and add a floating candle.
Can you think of any other vegetables that would be fun to make a candle holder out of?
What do you think - do you like any of my ideas?
I wish you a creative weekend!
Images: Nina Holst
