Simple Centrepiece

I usually put a large bundle of holly and poinsettias in the middle of my dining room table. It can a substantial size because we hardly ever use this table. Space is NOT at a premium. But this year I wanted something different and I wanted a change from red and green.

So this time I started with a large wooden crate my father-in-law had picked up for me at a garage sale for $1.00. He figured I could fine some use for it and make it look like it's worth more than a buck!

I added a fair bit of fake greenery next. It doesn't smell as good as the REAL stuff, but it is inexpensive and fills crate the quickly and easily.

Next I added some crystal beads that I have had for years. In fact, I remember them decorating the bathroom in our first home, 10 years ago! (It just goes to show, classic NEVER goes out of style!)
I knew I wanted candles in this arrangement. They add a wonderful glow and add ambiance to our dining room. I had hoped to find some pillar candles in my wax collection, but alas, no. Instead I opted for some snowy tea light holders that I nestled in amongst the greenery.
Now for some more sparkle - but with subtlety. I had some pale pink and muted gold balls kicking around that weren't going on my tree. I arranged them around the tea lights where they could catch some candlelight shimmer.
By now I was pretty pleased with my arrangement from nearby, but when I stood back at the entrance to the room, I knew it needed more. So for added height, I stuck in a few tall, slim branches to extend the size of the centrepiece.
Ah yes. Much better. Back goes the table runner. Light those candles up and this is what you see:

What do you think? Do I need to paint the crate? Should I wrap it in something? Hmm...

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