I normally don’t decorate for Fall until November 1st. We don’t celebrate Halloween, so I don’t want people to think that my fall decorations are Halloween decorations. So I’m not sure why I’ve been in a Fall decorating mood this week, but I have been! I have a fall wreath on the front door, and a scarecrow on the back door. I have fall placemats out. I also pulled out my fall smelling candles.
Today I was roaming around the house looking for something fallish to use as a centerpiece for the dining room table. I found a low flat basket that I normally use in the kitchen, and 3 candles in glass jars. The large one is my favorite cinnamon candle.
I needed something as a filler, so I sent two of the kids outside with a basket to look. I told them to get acorns or what ever kind of nuts they came across. The brought me back all these acorns. They were just what I needed for the basket centerpiece.
It is okay to use used candles in a centerpiece. In fact, if your putting new candles in your centerpiece, or anywhere else for that matter, please light the candles for a few seconds, then put them out. A candle that has never been lit is cold and uninviting. A candle that has been lit, speaks of quiet dinners around the table or the family gathered in the living room spending time together. So, even if your not going to light them on a daily basis, please light your candles at least once when you put them out.
The next time your looking for seasonal decorations, look around your house and your yard! There are frugal treasures out there just waiting to be discovered!
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Love the acorns!
Great idea. I love using what you have around (and saving money). Very creative and fun for the kids to get involved.
Love the acorn idea; so simple, but I never would have thought of it! It's perfect 🙂 I might add those to my cranberries that I plan on using for Thanksgiving's glass vase for our centerpiece. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love that! Hmmm where can we find some acorns around our house? hmmmm I am certain we can find something! 😀
I love candles and you are so right about them looking cold and unwelcoming if they haven't been lit before.
This is my first visit to your blog. I am really enjoying it!
Blessings to you!
Mary Joy
I like the simplicity of this idea. I pinned it so that I can remember it next fall.