A Centerpiece to Light up Your Dining Table
I love changing out my dining table centerpieces. I especially love bringing the outdoors in and using natural elements and items from around my home. I will show you how to make a centerpiece I found going for $40 in some stores. There are also 2 more centerpieces I will highlight, I made these by gathering things around my house. That’s just how I roll. Lol
When I saw this log candle holder centerpiece I knew I had to have it! But for $40.00 I kept walking... all the way out the store and to the forest because the only way I was getting one is if I make it myself.
First, I found a big enough log. Then I started by cutting out holes for my candles using a drill and a 1 inch paddle but.
This is the exact drill I used.
I then sprayed the log with some clear coat to seal in the moss and bark. I recommend doing this because you don't want the log to fall apart on your table.
Once I brought it inside I centered it on my table and adorned the area with leaves and pinecones from my yard. I popped some taper candles in my log and here you go!
Isn’t it lovely?!!
I hope you enjoyed these centerpieces as much as I enjoyed creating them!!
This other centerpiece is on my back deck. I didn't build anything here but it looks so good I wanted to show it off.
I used a terra cotta plate for the base then set a tall glass vessel/vase on that. I then put a jar candle in the vase. I filled in the space around the vessel with cuttings (dusty Miller) from my flower boxes. I gathered leaves from my yard and placed them around the vase. Lastly I put some mini pumpkins in and tied a scrap of cloth around the vase for a bow.
Not only did I not spend anything on the centerpiece, everything on my table scape is thrifted!
This other centerpiece is a little softer and has more of a cottage feel.
This vessel looks vintage but it’s actually a garden pot on a pedestal from Marshall’s. You could use any pot to get this look. I added antlers some dusty Miller from my garden, mini pumpkins and a flameless candle. I like this feminine look.
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If you cut the log along the base, you'll have a flat surface for it to rest on the table.
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I've always enjoyed a Yule Log. Typically its made of white birch, but any appropriate piece of branch will do. Your table looks great with the one you made.
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I love the log centerpiece. Did you need to prep the log before using it on the table?
Kathleen
How can you be sure you are not bringing critters in with the log?