Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Five Minute Summer Centerpiece

After the Fourth of July decor came down, the dining room looked a little bare.  I looked through all my hoarded decor stuff and found a few supplies...

I took a quirky oblong basket from the dollar store and spray painted it cream


Then I just rounded up four square candle holders and a few candles


But it was a little blah on its own.  So blue glass filler and a starfish to the rescue!  A quick pour of the filler and strategic placement of the starfish and ta da...



Quick and beachy.  Now if only I could conjure up a beach :)



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19 comments:

vintageshabbychicks said...

what a cute,easy to make idea!

Fonda @Southern Scraps said...

That pop of blue was the perfect addition!

Natasha in Oz said...

That is such a brilliant idea! The touch of blue and the starfish make the whole thing complete. I love it!

Best wishes and happy weekend,
Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me

Babs said...

Cute centerpiece and so easy. Thanks for the idea.
Bab

Saffron Road said...

Perfect creation, in the perfect light!

Anonymous said...

Looks cute - Summery & just beachy!

Juli said...

love love love!

Alexis said...

Cute! I love how you used what you had on hand.

Pamela said...

How beautiful and the five minute thing is amazing. The blue really made it pop. I used that same basket here:

http://ourshelteringtree.blogspot.com/2010/11/joyful-hospitality.html

Never thought of spray painting one but can be sure I will now!

Hope your Monday has been full of joy.

Blessings,
Pamela

Unknown said...

Sweet, simple, FUN!

Tammie said...

Oh, this would be perfect for my mother-in-law's house! I must share this with her!! Thanks!

Gator said...

Tammie shared it with me and I love it! I will be making one. You could also use this for other times of the year.

Lizard Rae said...

Beautiful!

Ruth said...

Perfect summer centerpiece. It looks wonderful.

Ruth

Heidi @ Decor & More said...

Summer is all about simple and you nailed it beautifully! Love this... kudos. :)
Heidi @ Show Some Decor

The traveller said...

Lovely idea!! I am definitely gonna try it!! Simple, affordable and elegant!

Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers said...

very cute idea! I love the beachy look

Esther Asbury said...

I love anything sea themed and your centerpiece is no exception! Beautiful -- love what a little paint can do!

Kimberly said...

Visiting from Tip Me Tuesday! That is so simple and pretty - love it!

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