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Sunday 8 December 2013

Let there be light


I spotted this really simple idea in this month's Country Living magazine. Tea lights in jam jars, but embedded in rock salt to give them a snowy/Christmassy look. I rounded up some stray jam jars from the cupboard and tied some fabric and old lace around the top.


The old enamel tray came from a small antiques fair in the autumn. I was saving it for a Christmas arrangement. It's so simple but I love it with the greenery, ivy and rosemary.


Little white Christmas tree candle was from Asda. I've been amassing these old chocolate moulds and tart tins over time as well, I buy them at boot sales usually, although I did find a little stash on Ebay too.




I like to light candles as the afternoon draws in.


Tea light idea was from this Country Living, a lovely issue. 


14 comments:

  1. Yes I saw that too. I thought it was a very simple but pretty way to display them x

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  2. So pretty, might have to try this, although I don't have any little tart tins.

    Helenxx

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  3. Very pretty. I agree, candles are so lovely at creating a cosy feeling as the evening draws in.

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  4. This was my favorite christmassy mag this year, love your tea lights, very cosy. xx

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  5. Gorgeous....we did this one year in a great big vase...love the rosemary at Christmas, great idea...must go a gathering in the front garden!
    bestest to you this festive weekend
    Daisy j x

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  6. Very pretty and simple...I love that style ...one of my fav mags too
    Warm wishes
    Thea xx

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  7. These look really good, cosy and festive! :) x

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  8. What a great idea. They look so pretty. x

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  9. What a lovely simple but effective idea.. they look so pretty. x

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  10. still a great blog I love to come back to again and again ,have a fab Christmas hx

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    1. That's a lovely comment to read, thank you x Hope you have a lovely Christmas too.

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  11. Love your style - haven't opened my copy yet as I'm saving it for a quiet read. Maybe have to wait a while then. xx

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    1. It's a magical, Christmassy issue, Karen, hope you can enjoy soon x

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  12. Love your header photo - simple and very effective
    For years I have made candles in any little container - do you know I never thought of putting a night light in them instead - simple and very effective! Back to the drawing board for me as always!
    Best wishes for the season
    Jenny

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