Last week I shared some of my winter decor in my dining room and my SUGAR tip! Be sure to check out that if you missed it. I couldn't finish off the dining room without a centerpiece for the table.
I took this "basket" which normally I use in the Fall but haven't for a about a year or two. It's just been sitting with my other decor stored away. As the new year turned over it was use it or donate it! SO - this FALL item got a winter makeover!
I gave it a light coating of white with some spray paint and let it dry. Then working in sections I sprayed small portions of the sides with a spray adhesive and while it was wet and tacky I sprinkled a mixture of Epsom salt with a bit of iridescent glitter in it.
This created a look of winter branches with a frosty/icy feel. Perfect for what I had already going on in the dining room!
I put a tall candle vase in the middle, filled the base with sugar and placed a tall white candle in the center. It's perfect! I love the crisp white feel it brings to the space after the reds/greens/golds, etc of Christmas. Plus you can never go wrong with candle light!
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I'll be sharing and linking up at these PARTIES!
It is a lovely touch.
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Kay
This is really very nice and so rustic.Love your blog and Im following you:) Deidre~ http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLove this! Never thought of adding glitter to the Epsom salt! Great idea! Turned out gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this! I have a basket almost just like this and it's also down in storage. Now I know what to do with it. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIt looks perfect for winter! What a great way to quickly update something you rarely use!
ReplyDeleteI love it- what a cute idea too!! I host feathered Nest Friday at my blog on the weekends if you would like to come share sometime! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing last week on Thingamajig Thursday! Your post was featured at this week's party. Hope to see you again this week!
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