When entertaining, I always prefer cleverly repurposing everyday items in a beautiful way over blowing the bank on something store bought or adding yet another trinket to my overflowing cabinets. Thus, I’ve become known for “creative” entertaining ideas.
This holiday creation is one of my all-time favorites. I conceptualized it for Domaine Chandon who hired me to contribute some savvy entertaining tips to their SavvyEntertainer.com website and help them get the word out about their Savvy Entertainer contest (see the link to “enter contest” and note there is a $25K prize).
It’s so simple and inexpensive to make, yet it’s rediculously stunning. Here’s how it’s done:
Ornament Centerpiece
24 various holiday bulb ornaments
1 box thin taper candles
1 serving tray
1 package of floral clay strip, Quake Wax, or Fun Tack (available at craft stores)
Cluster and adhere bulb ornaments to the tray with floral clay strip or other removable adhesive, ensuring that six large ornaments stand upright. Remove the tops of the six upright ornaments so they become bulb vases. Insert a candle into each one, light the wicks, and let the party begin.
Erika Lenkert
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kristina jones | 04-Dec-07 at 10:29 am | Permalink
this is a very pretty centerpiece!
Chris | 04-Dec-07 at 10:46 am | Permalink
That is a gorgeous piece.
Cynthia C | 04-Dec-07 at 10:55 am | Permalink
So simple- I could do this easily.
rene sharp | 04-Dec-07 at 11:09 am | Permalink
oooooooo soooo lovely.what a beautiful center piece for the hoilday season.
Lesha | 04-Dec-07 at 11:23 am | Permalink
Oh, this is very beautiful!
Debbie | 04-Dec-07 at 12:48 pm | Permalink
This is something I actually think I could put together!
Julie | 04-Dec-07 at 12:49 pm | Permalink
What a great holiday centerpiece! I’m totally going to try this out it looks so easy to create. Thanks for the fab idea.
Katie G | 04-Dec-07 at 1:16 pm | Permalink
A beautiful addition to the table at Christmas.
Margaret Smith | 04-Dec-07 at 3:33 pm | Permalink
This is really beautiful. Would love this for my Christmas table. So pretty.
Kathy Hecimovich | 04-Dec-07 at 3:34 pm | Permalink
Oh I can only hope. Beautiful, beautiful !!!
mexyplex | 04-Dec-07 at 4:04 pm | Permalink
simple but beautiful. thanks for the great idea!
Jennifer | 04-Dec-07 at 4:04 pm | Permalink
Beautiful!
joan o | 04-Dec-07 at 5:00 pm | Permalink
I have made something similar a few years back - anyone can do and it really looks nice.
Julie Hitt | 04-Dec-07 at 5:47 pm | Permalink
Beautiful
David | 04-Dec-07 at 8:38 pm | Permalink
This will be PERFECT for Christmas this year, as we don’t have something anything close to that.
Michele McHenry | 05-Dec-07 at 8:42 am | Permalink
I actually have the materials…even the thin candles to make this!!!
I am doing this and hopefully it will turn out as cool as yours!
Thanks for the great idea!
Yana | 08-Dec-07 at 5:22 am | Permalink
Great inspiring idea! I have translated it to Ukrainian and posted on my home gadgets blog. Link to you is included
Daphne | 11-Dec-07 at 7:58 pm | Permalink
That would add a nice touch.
terri | 12-Dec-07 at 5:41 am | Permalink
Elegant and classy all in one. Would look great on my dining room table.