Advent has started and I am so unprepared. I do not have the traditional wreath of evergreens and berries. I did well just to have the candles. I had bought them back in the summer at Big Lots. They are not exactly what I wanted but much cheaper than ordering them online. I tried
hundreds different candle holders, plates, bowls, etc... I'm frustrated. But, since I needed the candles for our meal tonight, I used what I had. I like the simplicity but feel that the candles need dressing - maybe with some twine or a band of brown paper? I don't know, maybe you could suggest something?
The vintage cloth that it is sitting on is the only thing I really love. Isn't it pretty? I can just imagine some housewife laboring over this. I thought it was perfect for Advent. It reminds me of poinsettias.
I am linking to
Heidi's"Make Do and Mend."
I think your advent candles look great on your vintage cloth. I just admire the fact that you could locate them after having bought them this summer!
ReplyDeleteSusan - I think it looks good already, but I'm sure the boys can find some lovely greenery outside to arrange around them if you're wanting something natural. Otherwise a pretty ribbon would look nice.
ReplyDeleteI missed the start of advent too this year. I always create a plate with my candles. I use tinsel and ornaments...
ReplyDeletehttp://thecranberrychronicle.blogspot.com/2009/12/warmth-of-fireside.html
http://celebratetheseasons.blogspot.com/2008/12/sunday-of-peace.html
Last year, I put some berries and pinecones on the plate...
http://thecranberrychronicle.blogspot.com/2010/11/advent-and-sinterklaas-merge.html
Hope these might inspire you to the perfect advent plate display this year.
Hugs from Holland ~
Heidi
I like the idea of outside greenery - or some of those "stone" type things in multi colors that you buy at Michaels - people put them in candle holders or vases.....
ReplyDeleteI have two or three cloths almost identical to the one you have! I found them in an antique shop years ago....
Linda in VA