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.
3. Pumpkin: 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
i love all of these nina! i really think i might try the artichoke this weekend. i also really like your floating candle idea. i was never really into floating candles, probably because i never saw them displayed attractively… always cluttered in one corner of the pool of water… or just some ugly color/design. anyways, your idea is so gorgeous and simple!!! i can’t wait to have a fall dinner party and try all of these:)
Du er kreativiteten selv Nina! Gode ideer. Ser for meg at det hadde passet veldig godt på et høstdekket middagsbord.
Likte spesielt godt flytelys glasset jeg også. Veldig dekorativt.
Ha en fin helg min venn. 🙂
Så utrolig lekkert og kreativt!
Likte godt idéen med artisjokken jeg, og flytelyset 🙂 Kjempestilig!
Herlig inspirasjon og bilder herfra som vanlig.
GOD helg!
Klem
Oh, I love this! Super insprasjon – jeg skal ha middagsgjester i kveld! 🙂
Rålekkert og så flotte bilder. Liker stillebenene dine her som på alle de andre bildene dine – nydelig! Du var virkelig et godt øye for detaljer 🙂
So pretty. The perfect idea for a centerpiece when you don’t have a lot of $$ to spend.
I love your blog! Enjoy!!
Jeg digger ideene dine!! Du er så utrolig kreativ, jeg skjønner virkelig ikke hvor du får det fra!! Og så er du så flink til å ta bilder!! Jeg synes kongler er så koselig nå om høsten jeg! Å ha det liggende på et fat med kubbelys og telysholdere setter meg i litt ekstra høststemning! (selv om kongler ikke er grønnsaker da, he he). Høstklem fra meg!
Jeg elsker ideen, så stilig det ble:):)
Nydelig bilder du tar også, likte veldig godt det siste, du er jammu meg flink Nina:)
Nyt kvelden, eller dagen?? er ikke sikker på hva du har akkurat nå jeg:)
Klemmer fra Janne
er så imponert! du er utrolig kreativ.
nydelige bilder som jeg kjenner jeg blir inspirert og glad av å se på!!
Klem
How creative! This is so original. Your props in the photos make everything look elegant and stylish, even veggies! It is very inspiring to see your posts with beautiful designs and photos. Kaho
love these for thanksgiving!