Wish upon a Star

I am still in love with this star I received as a gift from Lynette a few years ago. It was initially very silver, but it has tarnished some and I love it even more now.

This year I've got it hanging on an empty frame on the dining room mantel.

Next to it are some thrift store candles with old keys and a strip of burlap attached...

Vintage playing cards tucked nearby in the greenery...

Wood bundled up with burlap and greens in front of an old gate...

...and old book pages lining the bottom.

Oops...got off subject there - wasn't I talking about stars?

Oh yeah, I love my rusty stars!

On the coffee table they warm things up by the candlelight...

I always make a wish when I see a falling star.

Do you?

Rusted Illumination

I happen to be a big fan of candles. I usually have a candle or two burning every day, especially in the winter. Jar candles get my vote for safety reasons, and there are literally hundreds of scents to choose from. This post however, has nothing to do with jar candles! Sometimes we want to set the mood, strike a little ambiance, or simply show off when we have company! I did a little digging in my rusty collection of iron junk, found some favorites and cleaned them up with a little soap and water...and a good coat of protective finish. Felt protectors are in order, since these have sharp edges that can leave scratches. Why, just look at that table....hate to see that get scratched up!!

They might not look so special in the above photo, but when you add candles of the same color and dim the lights....romance here I come! Can I say that here?

Add a rusty looking finial, fleur de lis, or pineapple, and you've got yourself a great table centerpiece.

"Better to light a candle, than to curse the darkness." Chinese proverb

I'm linking up to SNS over at Funky Junk Interiors..