If you listen to our podcast DECORATING TIPS AND TRICKS, then you may know that Yvonne from Stone Gable practically demanded that I bring my large trough back from the farm and use it for my Christmas decor. So of course I brought it back.
Be sure to catch this episode on what you need to be doing now for Christmas.
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It’s been on my back porch and it was pretty dirty. I cleaned it up a bit and added some Styrofoam in the bottom of the trough to get some height under the candles. It’s quite deep. I added these dry foam blocks on top CLICK HERE. I also added crumpled paper so I wouldn’t need so many greens. Then I bought these candles CLICK HERE and twisted them into the dry floral foam. This is dry floral foam not regular styrofoam, so it is perfect for holding candles.
I added 8 candles to this box. Then I began to add the live greens. I kept adding the greenery until you couldn’t see the dry foam blocks. This was a bit messy, so I worked outside on the porch.
Finally the box was full. I placed it on the table. The only thing left to do was light the candles.
It really is beautiful in person and the smell is divine. I don’t have a live tree this year, so these greens really added a nice scent to the house. This piece is especially big, but a smaller one would be just as lovely.
I love this look, and I have Yvonne to thank for making me use it. Thanks Yvonne! You are one smart lady.
I think pomegranates would look perfect in here! I just need to get to the store and find some.
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I love the beauty but the simplicity and thank you for letting us in God bless and Merry Christmas to you and your family
Yvonne was right, that looks pretty and goes perfectly with your room. I like the way that the candles put into the floral foam make them slightly imperfect in their alignment. I need to figure out something for my DR table today. Have peeps in the family who are allergic to fresh greens, so I can’t copy your idea. I do have a smaller trough I made out of reclaimed wood and plan to fill it with something.
Simple is better, to me anyway….love your centerpiece!
Gorgeous, Anita! Great idea with the florist foam!
Really beautiful!
Anita, this is really beautiful … candles and fresh greens are my favorite Christmas decorations!
Wishing you and yours a very joyous and blessed Christmas! Louise
Your DR is lovely! I would like to know if your chairs are painted or stained. If, they’re painted would you mind giving me the paint color? That is the exact color I would like to paint a China cabinet that I have. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Debra, the chairs vintage, made in France. They are painted, but obviously I don’t have the paint color. Merry Christmas to you.
Anita,
I thank you for the reply! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healrhy and Blessed New Year!
Debra
Love this simple centerpiece, Anita. And I’d love to bring a big ole’ shopping bag and have a go at the amazing blue and white collection in the cabinet. LOL… Merry Christmas!! ~~ Susie from The Chelsea Project
Anita
Very pretty centrpiece! I would just worry about the greens setting on fire. One small spark from the candles and what a flame even being fresh greens. Use with caution!!!
Oh yes, the flames were just for pictures!
I’m glad you put this post up on French Country Fridays, Anita. I missed it last winter and candles look so beautiful in your trough. Lovely!
Thanks for sharing and happy holidays as we move into the season in 2018,
Hugs,
Barb ??
Perfect piece for that perfect and beautiful room!!!!!! ???…..?Roxann
While I decorate with faux trees, you have just reminded me of the missing sense, the sense of smell. The live branches must be such a beautiful fragrance. I will be adding scent to my decorations. Thanks so much.