Cozy Winter Centerpiece
Published 9:00 am Wednesday, October 30, 2019
By Angela Moller
Angela Moller is a local designer who owns and operates The Homestead Boutique with her husband, Matt. She enjoys decorating her family’s farmhouse alongside their four children and is honored to create custom decor and gifts for their clients. You can find more of Matt and Angela’s work at The Homestead Boutique at 415 E. William St. in Albert Lea and online at www.homesteaddesignmn.com.
Dressing your table for the season is a simple way to add a touch of festivity to every day. Mix and match natural elements to create a cozy centerpiece the can carry through all the winter holidays.
What you will need:
- Tray, plate, log slice or other base
- Pillar candles of varying heights
- Burlap or other style of ribbon
- Pinecones, pine sprigs and other collected trimmings
- Faux berries or seasonal faux flowers
- Accent pieces as desired
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
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- Choose a base for your centerpiece. Interesting options include metal or wood trays, vintage plates or log slices.
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- Add an odd number of candles of varying heights. Battery-operated candles are a safe option when using natural elements.
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- Wrap a length of ribbon or twine around each candle and secure with hot glue.
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- Fill the tray with natural elements such as pinecones, pine sprigs or dogwood branches.
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- Add color and texture with faux berries or faux flowers.
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- Enhance your seasonal theme with a shimmery ornament, a buffalo check ribbon or other pieces that fit the current holiday.
