seashore candelabra
I usually keep a little supply of taper candles in my pantry, but I used every last one during the month of December. Then somehow, the blog gods smiled on me and I won a giveaway sponsored by PartyLite from the lovely and talented Carolyn, author of the inspired blog, homework. I was so excited! I used the winnings to purchase a box of taper candles.
When Cristybella and I were at the shore last weekend, she picked up a short, bulky piece of driftwood with a nicely curved shape. She said it would make a nice candlestick holder. I loved that idea.
The broad, flat shape makes it perfectly stable.
A couple of days later, the candles arrived. Just like harmonic convergence.
Today I pulled out the tools and my snowman pencil. Traced three circles around the circumference of a candle on the wood and started drilling, keeping my fingers crossed that the piece would not split apart.
Thankfully, good fortune was on my side. A short while later, I had this.
Three seconds later I changed my mind and moved it to the bedroom next to the painted driftwood pieces.
Yes, I like it here much better.
Thank you Partylite for the lovely dripless tapers and thank you Carolyn for the giveaway!!
Almost feels like my birthday 🙂
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I REALLY love the juxtaposition of the candelabra w the cake stands! Awesome!!
love! it’s simple and wonderful, very pretty 🙂
Oh yeah……definitely with the driftwood.
And definitely good deal that the wood survived the drills. LOL Seriously might have to consider something similar. *blushing* I do love power tools. LOL Don’t tell!!!
What a great find and transformation, Diane! I love it sitting by the painted driftwood. Very beautiful!
xo’s! Vanessa
It’s LOVELY! You could totally sell something like this. I love it!! What I mean is I would totally buy something like this!!
Sarahx
Perfect! The craft gods are smiling on you, aren’t they? First the candles, then the yardsticks…Excuse me, I need to go find some driftwood.
such an interesting piece, and perfect for a coastal home!
LOL…I was just talking with a girlfriend yesterday about doing this with a big chunk I found that is sitting patiently out in my garage. Inspired!
That’s great! Love the look.
I love this simple idea!