I was going back through previous Holiday Highlights parties and wanted to bring my centerpiece from 2009 back to life for those of you who might be new because I still love this simple DIY centerpiece…
I wanted a rustic/natural looking winter centerpiece for my new barn wood trestle table.
Materials are mostly things I already had:
- Pine Wreath or pine clippings (I use a faux wreath and add real pine cuttings)
- Candle
- Glass vase or mason jar
- Faux snow (the only thing I purchased but you could use epsom salts too)
- Optional: ornaments
I put together a centerpiece that turned out to be exactly what I was looking for.
To give the centerpiece a little more Christmas spirit. I added some ornaments and a mix of pine and juniper clippings to fill the room with a Christmas-pine scent. 🙂 Lots of pictures. I just love it.
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I‘m thinking of doing this again this year. I love the simplicity and natural elements.
But I love 2. last year’s antique chicken feeder centerpiece too utilizing pine cuttings, candles, pinecones and an antique chicken feeder…(but it does serve a new purpose as a cook book library shelf).
3. There’s also this creation from earlier this year when my Christmas centerpiece included reindeer on a bed of a mix of fresh/faux pines, candles and fresh roses in brown glass…
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4. Create something new!
What do you think?
Favorite DIY Centerpiece?
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wow, roeshel, your house is dreamily beautiful!
You always come up with such fantastic ideas! I am still totally smitten with last years centerpiece – chicken feeder 🙂
Your house is beautiful! I'm partial to number 2 🙂
I know you're not going to ask which of your centerpieces is my fave, because honestly they're all beautiful! I linked my 25,896 tiny ball (exaggerating, but barely) wreath I made after being inspired on Pinterest.
Mary
Hi, Roeshel
I just love your center piece. Its lovely. Thank you for hosting and hope you have a great day.
Vanessa
your home is amazing! i love #2, simple and elegant. where did you get the deer? i love them!
Your house is beautiful! I love them all. Thanks for hosting 🙂
They are all great. I think my absolute favorite is the chicken feeder with the 5 candles with twine. i really adore that one.
Thanks for hosting this linky!
Eileen @ CBH
gorgeous! you are so talented!!!
Oh, I love your centerpiece and I would use it every year! 🙂
I'm partying with you today!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
I like #2 then #3. #2 probably because it is uncluttered – and I love the way the cleared table allows for all the reflections. they're all lovely though. very clever you are!!
thanks for hosting once more. lovely to see what everyone has been up to.
c x.
Hi Roeshel. All your arrangements are spectacular! So is your home. I always have so much fun looking at all the great links in your blog parties too. Thanks for letting me join in again. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Hugs…Tracy @ Cotton Pickin Cute
Thanks for hosting Roeshel! I love the second centerpiece! It's so simple but still very pretty!
I love them all but I love the second one the most I think. Although I do love the wreath-a-lier from this year. Thanks for hosting!
How are we supposed to choose just ONE favorite!!!
Wow I love all three of those options! I love your mantel in the background of one of the pictures too, so beautiful! I think you should do something different though for the table this year. It's always fun to do something new!
Your home is gorgeous,and your ideas are so creative. I must of been standing behind you when creativity was passed out. I'm partial to #2. I just love its loveliness. Thanks for sharing at Sunday's Best.
I added my tutorial on Canning Jalapeno Pepper Jelly. I thought this might be a great Christmas gift for people who have everything! Or just love food….Hope you enjoy-and thanks again!
Your centerpieces are gorgeous, you did a wonderful job…definitely luv the chandelier.
Hey there, Roeshel! Good to be linking up again. Hope your Thanksgiving was relaxing and wonderful!
I linked up my funky coral Goodwill dresser makeover (twice…sorry about that…didn't realize it went through the first time!) – #124. Have a fabulous Monday!
P.S. I am digging the white reindeer option. Too chic!
Thank you very much for hosting. Your house is gorgeous for the holidays, I'm sure! The second centerpiece is my favorite because it's simple! Simplicity is good!
I love all the greenery! Your home looks so pretty. Thanks for hosting the party.
Evergreen, pinecones, and candle will always be my favorite and yours is exceptional!!
I can't pick a favourite centerpiece – sorry, they are all just too beautiful!!! LOL, I guess I'm not being so helpful in your decision, am I!?
Thanks for hosting another wonderful link party as well! This week I'm linking up my custom coloured magnetic chalkboard (link #206). Not very holiday themed, I know – but after it took me so long to put this thing together I'm just so eager to share it now! Hope you like it!
Take care,
Christina
http://www.designingbynumbers.com
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How long did this arrangement last? Did you spray the clippings with water or use a preservative on them? Thanks for the idea! It’s beautiful!
Hi Heidi. I did not. The arrangement lasted me a few weeks before being dry/brittle. I also have access to it right outside, so if I needed to, I just cut new fresh clippings. Spraying/misting them is a great idea!
Wow! It looks like mostly spruce you’re using, but I can’t tell. Spruce usually doesn’t last very long. I have a mixture of pines and spruces on my property, and I was hesitant to use them thinking they would dry out too quickly, but this is encouraging. Btw, if you’re interested in knowing what types of evergreens you have I found this tool very helpful. http://www.arborday.org/trees/whattree/index.cfm
Thanks, Heidi. I’m not sure which pine I use, maybe it is spruce but I do know I mix Juniper in my arrangements as well.
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