In my Autumn nesting this week, I wanted a little something new for my coffee table. But it’s a budget year so I needed to come up with something almost free! What’da think?
I found the garland at Michaels and had a 40% off coupon. It was $4.00. The candles were on sale there for $2.99 each. (May have been cheaper at Walmart)The candlesticks were $7.99 and $9.99 at good old T.J. Max!
Just cut the garland in half and wind it into a small circle, tucking the berries to hold it together. The slide it over the candle and TAAA~DAAA!!!
For about $ 30.00 I have something new and amazing for the coffee table. I’ll change out the garland for Christmas so WOW it’s a pretty big bang for my buck! It would work great for any old candlesticks you have around the house! You can use the pre made candle circles but with my handy coupon, it was a better deal to buy the garland and cut it in half!
I’m plugging along with my Autumn nesting and here in the ATL the temps are being strangely cooperative! It’s just scrumptious I tell ya. Happy Autumn…or in case you aren’t in the mood yet, Happy Wednesday! More tomorrow!
Be sure and visit Melissa at Inspired Room for lots of Fall decorating ideas, she’s having a Fall Nesting Party! And visit Julia at Hooked On Houses for the super fun Hooked on Friday blog party!
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Very wonderful. I need fall help at my house. we are so un-decorated for any season but Christmas. Please come help me. Can you do something with a cornecopia?
Your dorky bf, r
Very cute idea…do you ever pick up acorns and chestnuts and use them? and if so, how so?
Beautiful!!
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Beautiful! Fall is my FAVORITE time of year!
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love it!
Alissa´s last blog ..feathering my nest—fall style
Oh, I actually had a whiff of almost fall air this morning…it was delightful. I cannot wait for fall temps…..and your candlesticks a la fall look spectacular! Great job!
Suzanne
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I have to confess, I do love fall. Usually I can’t wait because its been so hot all summer. I think my reluctance this year is due to how cool overall its been. Keep working on me, I’ll be with you soon
Especially with these cute craft ideas that even I can pull off. Beautiful and creative!
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I have those very same little chestnut ring thingys. I like what you have done with them much better than my measily attempt. Thanks for the little how-to!
Candace @ our little life´s last blog ..wonder-fall
Great idea in cutting the garland in half. Your candlesticks are really gorgeous…so fall. Love your plaid chair in the photo!
Debra
Common Ground´s last blog ..Fall Nesting on White Wednesday
Those look great! I love those candlesticks and they will look just as pretty at Christmas, too!
~ Pam
Pam @ This Humble House´s last blog ..Thrifty Monday
oh, i love it! i do!
so glad you shared your idea to inspire us !
melissa @ the inspired room´s last blog ..Get Inspired for Fall! Fall Nesting 2009!
Just so beautiful! My favorite colors. My favorite time of the year. You actually show us how easy it can be.
Love you much!
I love your candle rings! Very creative!!! I did something similiar for my BF last year. She asked me if I could make her napkin rings for a dinner so I got a berry garland and cut it up and made them! I had so many there was enough for 12 for her and 12 for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All for about $6.00!!!!!!!!!!! Isn’t that just TOOOO wonderful!? I am just ITCHING to do my Fall decorating….I really go all out, it is my favorite time of year and the fall colors are my favorite to decorate around too! Hugs, Pinky
Well done, that is a fabulous thrifty decor creation, that as you say can be recycled again for other seasons. What a beautiful way to celebrate fall. It is my favorite season and although i have moved a million miles away to the tropics it still feels like indian summer to me.
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I love fall! This is the perfect setting to welcome the season!
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These are so cute! I’m going to make some for sure! Lisa~
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What a great find! My eyes are loving the fall burnt orange colors.
-Angela
Fun and simple decorations to use and update year to year. I like to recycle my decorations too and use them again and again. Great work.