Metallic Christmas Table
December 04, 2011
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I’ve wanted to change up the centerpiece in the dining room for some time now – I love those glass candleholders in the framed out mirror, but it’s been a couple years now and I was craving something different!
I tried a few different ideas, none which were it. And then finally…it came to me.
I swear anymore I have to sit on a space mentally for about six months before the final idea comes into my noggin. But once I’ve figured it out in my head, I usually love the result. This time is no different. (Thank goodness. Whew.) ;)
I started with a few trips to a few different Goodwill stores. I was on a mission – a mission for brass candlesticks:
You know – the ones you see gracing the shelves on every trip into Goodwill? And of course when I decided to do this project, they were harder than heck to find. Sheesh. It’s like brass is coming back or something. ;)
I have a confession to make…I actually kind of liked these as they were. Kind of. Kind of more that I’d like to admit. They were more antiqued brass than shiny brass. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
But I had a vision in mind, and that vision included spray paint:
I started by spreading them all out in the garage:
Then sprayed them all with a primer:
Then I put them into three groups and sprayed each one in a different metallic color. One group was Krylon Caramel Latte, one was Krylon Nickel, and one was Valspar Gold.
Let me tell you – that gold color was BEAUTIFUL. It is really awesome – although I hated the new nozzle. It was SO hard to spray with.
When they were dry, I just mixed the different colors in the mirror centerpiece, then filled it with bits of greenery and green and brown ornaments:
I tried to vary the heights as much as I could, but otherwise they are just on there, no rhyme or reason:
The place settings are pretty standard – white dinnerware I got from HomeGoods a while back (I wanted to brighten up the table so I sold the dishes and place mats that we used for years), my goblets from Goodwill and the sparkly brown bulbs that sit in the bowls were from Hob Lob years ago.
When I got it all together, I wanted to add the napkins to the table but didn’t have any napkin rings that worked.
I was standing in the garage when I saw my solution -- I grabbed a cardboard roll that some fabric came on, cut it down on my saw and got these:
After sanding down the edges and then spraying them in the gold Valspar spray paint, I got some very quick, very free DIY napkin rings:
And I gotta say, I really like how they turned out!
I love how the candlesticks give some height to the table, but you can still see through them:
The metallic colors are so pretty and I figure they’ll work all year round – it looks beautiful without the Christmas filler too!:
I wanted to keep the green and brown theme in this space to go with my Walmart ornament vignette I put together last year:
All of the ornaments were a buck and all of them are SO FUN!:
I was totally bummed to see that Walmart doesn’t have all of these ornaments again this year! They still have a bunch of pretty sparkly ornaments for cheap, but not quite as cute as these were.
Of course, just like any Christmas decor – the table looks most magical at night:
Wowza! I love it!!
Candlelight – I don’t think you can beat it! It’s just beautiful.
Makes you want to cook a four course meal at 10 p.m. on a Sunday for your husband and eat by candlelight beautiful:
Of course I don’t keep the candles lit if we’re not in here, which is OK, cause I love it when they’re not lit too.
But there’s some definite magic when the only light comes from the candles and the tree:
LOVE!!
The total cost was probably around $30? The candlesticks ranged from $1 to $3 each and I had all of the spray paint colors but the gold color. I think that one was $5. It took me about an hour to spray paint all of the candlesticks.
Not too shabby for a new look in the dining room – and one I’m a little giddy over:
Do you see those chairs? Yeah…that’s another project I’ve been sitting on (HA! Sitting on…get it?) for the past six months or so. ;) Can’t finish those till I finish the drapes, and I don’t want to finish the drapes till I decide if I’m going to repaint the room.
So…yeah. :)
*You can see how I created the original centerpiece here.
Oh wow, just stunning! I love the various metallic candlesticks! Looks fab Sarah! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI would have NEVER known that the napkin holders were from a cardboard roll. So smart, and this is exactly why I need to follow your blog for ideas like this. The table looks incredible. I love all of the different sized candlesticks and from a peak in one of the pictures, your tree looks stunning!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Carly
Just gorgeous! I really love the photo with the tree captured in the background - so lovely and traquil, but in a festive way. :-)
ReplyDeletevery pretty!! I made your original centerpiece - http://thefrugalhomemaker.com/2011/11/21/guest-posting-over-at-brownsugartoast-today/ so I am a little partial to it.
ReplyDeleteBUT, I do have to admit the candlesticks are pretty! And I LOVE how you made the napkin rings - so stealing that! :) should have some empty wrapping paper rolls around here in a week or so - so I could have napkin rings in every color. ;)
Love that second to last picture with the reflection of the tree in the mirror! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful and so creative!!
ReplyDeleteHeather
Absolutely. Gorgeous... I so love the idea of mixing the mettalics! I shall steal it.....just a heads up. Every year at this time I remember that it was Christmas when I found you- and I still love seeing all of your ideas come to life! (and when I say I found you I mean it in a non-creepy, non-stalker kind of way.....ish...)
ReplyDeleteAnother fantastic idea! I lost all of my favorites a while back but went looking for the Walmart Christmas Vingette idea and have rediscovered your site. (I think I originally found you from a link on BeckyHiggins.com) And now I'm finding that I am once again addicted to your site and spending way too much time here. :/ I re-did the Christmas Vignette again this year and it looks great. Thanks for all of the great ideas.
ReplyDeleteVery ELEGANT! I'm not usually a fan of gold and prefer silver over it but I really like how you mixed the gold and silver. There is a real softness to it, especially with the candles all lit up. :) Your dining room is gorgeous and it has pushed me to get a start on mine!
ReplyDeleteLove the tall candles! And now for the big question... where's the best place to buy them? :)
ReplyDeleteI m crazy about your centerpiece -- it is just a show stopper. The whole table is nicely pulled together, and you are so thrifty!
ReplyDeleteWow. By far the most gorgeous centerpiece idea I have seen on the web so far. Amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteYour center piece is beautiful! I can't imagine how much it would cost if you bought this in a store. I have lingered over the brass candlesticks at GW before, but haven't purchased any. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteooOOOoo. That is a fabulous centerpiece. Love it!
ReplyDeletelooooove the night time pics - you are so right about the nighttime holiday lights magic!
ReplyDeleteVERY ELEGANT! I LOVE IT!!! I have to try that motif next year!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty, and love the reflection of the tree in your mirror. I find this to be a very romantic look.
ReplyDeleteWow! So incredibly beautiful and intimate. And your placemats are pretty fab too! Well done:)
ReplyDeleteI love this look, the candles look so warm and welcoming, I'm doing a gold and purple theme so will sneak some of these elements in :-), thanks! x
ReplyDeleteWow! Looks beautiful! I love how you sprayed all the candlestick holders different colors. My favorite is the cardboard napkin holders! Oh my I would have never thought of that:)
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike:) did this last year and I still love it. http://cleverlyinspired.blogspot.com/2010/12/candlesticksand-more-candlesticks.html
ReplyDeleteI love to see how you always put your talents to such good use.
ReplyDeleteBeautimous!!! There is nothing like the soft glow of candlelight. :) Your table is lovely, Sarah. :) Job well done! Pinning this. :)
ReplyDeleteThis came out great! I love the idea and all the great new use for those old brass candle holders out there. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteKarah @ thespacebetweenblog
Love the painted candlesticks. Was there a lacquer finish on them and did you have to do something with them before you put the primer on? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYou have definitely inspired me! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I've done something similar on my round table with my brass candlesticks except in a much smaller size. Yours is a.b.s.o.l.u.t.e.l.y gorgeous! Zowza!
ReplyDeleteThe table is gorgeous! Candles always look better en masse ;-)
ReplyDeleteOooooh, I just happen to have a cardboard roll like that from the Dollar store fabric I bought for my mantel. Yay, free napkin rings! Thank you for the idea.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your table centre. Love.
Have a great day, Sarah!
I love the look of all of those candlesticks! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful table vignette! Want to come to Charleston to do mine?? :) he he
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! I love the mix of metallics!
ReplyDeleteLove your table....I had a post about mine today too!! Your candles are such a great idea and looks so festive, thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I always see various brass candlesticks at Goodwill and this is a great way to use them! I also LOVE Valspar gold...I bought a can for a project and feel like I want to use it on everything. Great job!
ReplyDeleteJust started following your blog and I absolutely love your table. It turned out amazing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Where do you get all these ideas? Very creative, and what a result! May just have to copy, I mean, be inspired by, this project!
ReplyDeleteLove this! It's just beautiful. Goodwill is always great for getting things on the cheap, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Sara! I needed some inspiration this morning to get my decorating mojo going. Thanks! And I hope brass is coming back...I haven't gotten around to getting rid of mine...LOL...and that would save me some time:)
ReplyDeleteLove love love the whole setting! I've pinned it and am def planning to do something similar for my table. And how lovely is it that your Christmas tree reflects off the dining room mirror?!?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I'm doing my dining room and living room decorating in gold and silver this year--what a great idea for the centerpiece. I'm wondering what the white rectangular piece is that you have them all in--a mirror or window sidelight maybe?! Please let me know.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics! Really love the "money" shot - the tree reflected in the mirror. It just does not get any better.
ReplyDeleteOh, So Pretty!!! I am new to your site, but I will definitely be picking up every apothecary jar I come across. I love them but wasn't quite sure what to do with them!! One day I want to have my dining room decorated and I love the chocolate color (right now it is my front living room and my front living room is my preschool)..one day...in the future...I am soooo inspired!!! I just bought a slip cover for my couch, was scared, but LOVE it. Much cheaper than a new couch, so I am major inspired to decorate around it. So glad you share all your projects! I got rid of all my husbands copper candlesticks. AHHHH! I am awakened to the possibilities of spray paint!!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to have found your blog - you continue to inspire me to be thrifty and decorative. One thing I would like to mention to you - I know WalMart has great prices, but honestly, they treat their employees abominably! I have been boycotting them for years and hope you will take a moment to look on the internet and see how really bad they are. Everything else about your blog, however, is perfection.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAhhh Sarah, beautiful! I bought the Walmart ornaments last year after seeing your gorgeous vignette and we just decorated for Christmas....then I was so inspired by your table centerpiece that I made my own version, I'm so looking forward to "Christmas-ing" it up! =)
ReplyDelete~ Mara @ Super Savings
Wow; this is amazing! It's hard to believe it came from Goodwill! I see so many candlesticks there, but have never thought of this! Thanks for providing such an inspiring piece!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fabulous! I especially love the night look too. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous table! And thanks for the tip on the link party!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE those candlesticks....I am always tempted to snatch them up at goodwill but I never do! They look spectacular! And I think that the green and brown color combo is sooooo fabulous! Love it as always, your a genius:)
ReplyDeleteTabitha @ simply home cents
I LOVE those candlesticks....I am always tempted to snatch them up at goodwill but I never do! They look spectacular! And I think that the green and brown color combo is sooooo fabulous! Love it as always, your a genius:)
ReplyDeleteTabitha @ simply home cents
That looks gorgeous Sarah! I'm always having the same issue with centrepieces - I want height, but I'd rather be able to see across the table! What a great idea :)
ReplyDeleteStunning is the word! I love it! What a great idea with the candlesticks!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree - nothing like candlelight and christmas tree light - gives me the "christmas chills."
ReplyDeleteVery pleased to find this site. Thanks for taking the time to share this.Home Decor accessories come in a huge range of choices, you can narrow them down by selecting a theme for your room.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love how your centerpiece turned out! I love the brown and green. I actually got alot of those green trees and round ornaments last year too, and was sad when they didn't have them again this year. I ended up with brown snowflakes instead and used those with the green round ornaments for my hurricane jar.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful centerpiece. I thought it looked nice unlit but when you posted the pictures with the candles lit - gorgeous! I also love your placemats and the brown and green theme.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteYou totally inspired me! I went to the thrift store today and got 11 brass candlesticks plus a candelabra for $20.. going to spray away tomorrow! :)
ReplyDeleteThat centerpiece is breathtaking. Well done! I pinned your napkin rings on Pinterest. I really enjoy your blog and thanks for sharing your ideas.
ReplyDeletelove the centerpiece! I have found 13 candlesticks so far and will look for a few more to complete this project. Thanks so much for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteDid you find that the same size candle fit in all of them, some of the candlestick holes seem bigger than others but we will see!