Flower Tealight Candle Holder

plastic spoon flower tealight holder

You wouldn’t think there’s too much more to a plastic spoon than what meets the eye. However, Gail from Purple Hues and Me shows just how beautiful they can become with a bit of heat. Gail softened the spoons over a flame so they were pliable and then formed them into a flower. With a [...Read More]

Picture Frame Lantern

diy picture frame lantern

Loving the look (but not the price, of course!) of iron candle lanterns, Krista from While He Was Napping made her own using picture frames from the dollar store. A little spray paint here… some glue there… and voila! Krista even added some vinyl to copy the decorative glass panels from her inspiration more closely. [...Read More]

Shell Candle Holder

Aimee from It’s Overflowing loves to pull out her seashells from family beach trips each summer as décor. However, this year she decided to create something a little more lasting from the shells after being inspired by a shell candle holder from ZGallerie. Aimee says, “ZGallerie’s Seashell Candleholder is great, but using our own seashells [...Read More]

“Love” Votive Candles

Heather at Setting for Four created her own set of romantic votive calendars by simply printing and cutting out her text and then adhering it to glass votive jars with Mod Podge. Talk about easy! Like Heather, I love that these are beautiful for Valentine’s Day but would fit your décor throughout the year. I [...Read More]

Knickknack Candlesticks

Abbie from Five Days… 5 Ways fell in love with some unique candlesticks from Anthropologie made from an assortment of knickknacks. However, after seeing the $400 price tag, Abbie embarked on a mission to make her own that involved haunting thrift stores until she found just  pieces to recreate the candlesticks… with her own twist, [...Read More]

Painted Dots Plate

For the longest time, Kelli from A Happy Place Called Home had been eyeing a set of hand-painted dinnerware from West Elm. When it became discontinued, Kelli decided to achieve the same look with a 99 cent plate and some leftover paint. She now has a cute little plate for holding candles and other decorative [...Read More]

Glass Hurricane Jars

I love the versatility of hurricane jars for decorating but am sometimes shocked at how pricey they can be. Emily from Décor Chick shares how to avoid the hefty price tag by making your own with dollar store materials. Emily attached a glass hurricane to a candlestick to create her footed hurricane jars for a [...Read More]

Two Tier Hurricane Jars

Hurricane jars are a staple when it comes to decorating and can easily be altered to fit the season. These double tiered hurricanes from Kelli and Kristi from Lolly Jane Boutique are twice the fun, allowing you display your favorite vase filler and decorative candle. It’s the best of both worlds! The girls simply stacked [...Read More]