Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Holiday Candle How To

I love to find new ways to incorporate the easy French lifestyle into my home. The French love to create beautiful tablescapes using natural elements.

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Everything tastes better by candlelight. The embellished votives and hurricane’s are simple to make…

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…and a visual feast for the eyes.

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You begin with a piece of vintage métis linen that fits around the glass cylinder of your choice. Top it with a slightly thinner piece of linen in a lighter or contrasting color. After you layer the linen pieces on top of each other you can also add a thin piece of velvet.

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Roll all three pieces around the glass then secure the fabric closed with a small straight pin. (You may also use double sided tape or for a permanent solution, use fabric or hot glue.)

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You can then embellish further by using various hand dyed silk ribbons and vintage French medals.  

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The finished candle holders look so lovely.

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To make the holiday season easier for you we have assembled a few inexpensive candle kits available in our Metis Linens Blogtique.

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Enjoy!

3 comments:

Rachel Noelle Pallas said...

Such a great idea Laura!! Hugs, Rachel ;)

Karena said...

Really beautiful Laura!!

I love the look of these French candles.

xoxo
Karena

Art by Karena

Beadboard UpCountry said...

Lovin these!!!!How clever!!!!!Great job!!!Maryanne ;)