Hi, ya'll...
It's time for more fun parties....one of which is hosted by
and if you've not played along, I urge you to give it a try.
It's more fun.....I love it.
I've been trying to decide what I wanted for a LOW centerpiece for my dining table.
I have several TALL ones, which I don't want to use when we are trying to converse and eat at the table.
I was in Hobby Lobby and noticed this
GRAPEVINE WREATH with a few fallish flowers entertwined....and CANDLES in the middle....
and then I knew just what I wanted.
The photo above is taken from HOBBY LOBBY CRAFTS magazine.
I had a GRAPEVINE WREATH from last year.
I knew I didn't want ORANGE...
I have plenty of that color on my fall mantel....
I have plenty of that color on my fall mantel....
so...I chose brown tones....
Brown hydrangeas and other little flowery things.
I am not sure why I chose BROWN as it is not a favorite color, either...
When I saw them in the store, however, I knew they would look good on my
BURLAP RUNNER....
(doesn't EVERYthing revolve around our BURLAP ?)
AND....I DO have that giant BROWN ceramic PUMPKIN that is a favorite FALL thing...
I just showed it to you on my Fall mantel.
I just showed it to you on my Fall mantel.
Nope.....mine isn't JUST like the HOBBY LOBBY ONE but I only used
HL's for inspiration....
The challenge is to come CLOSE to your inspiration photo....
trying to spend as little money as possible.
The challenge is to come CLOSE to your inspiration photo....
trying to spend as little money as possible.
I love my new centerpiece and it sure was CHEAP...
I just bought the flowers.....50% off.
Woo Hoo.....my kind of shopping.
I will add more creamy candles as budget allows...
(one of these days when I either WIN THE LOTTERY or MY SHIP COMES IN,
I am going to buy a WHOLE box of CREAMY CANDLES.)
Thanks sooo much for coming by.
XOXO bj
Looks great. I love brown hydrangeas too. I don't know why. I guess I just LOVE hydrangeas. I'm also not a BIG fan on those tall centerpieces. I have no place to move them off the table, and I'd like to see my husband at dinner time. It may be the only time I see him all day. :)
ReplyDeleteOnce again...your centerpiece looks much better than your inspiration one.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm. I am a candle hoarder and now that my husband has COPD I can no longer burn them when he is around. Do candles travel well?
Hi BJ. That is just so beautiful and a fine representation of the HL piece. If you look at my blog, I stole off with your pink ribbon challenge button. You know I am all about the pink. Thanks so much..Happy Wednesday..Judy
ReplyDeleteGreat job BJ. I love the copycat challenge too. I always decide at the very last minute what I'm doing.
ReplyDeleteGreat copycat, BJ. I love the brown hydrangeas...so pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh I do love brown and so this very much appeals to me. Perhaps I'll play and try doing this a few months before I actually get brave enough for real. I always like yours better than the original. Always.
ReplyDeleteOh it totally works for my Bj! It really is pretty. In fact your is prettier than HB..they really don't know what they are doing as far as staging LOL:) Love ya Bj, and so happy you joined me as always..you are my biggest cheerleader for this party.
ReplyDeleteOh, BJ! It is sooo pretty!!!You did a fabulous job with your copy cat. I think yours looks so much prettier than the original. The hydrangeas are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat is on your list when your boat comes in? wow...you are easy to please....I loaded my ship up with so much stuff...it sunk!!
ReplyDeleteI like the brown too BJ...actually I love brown in clothing but can't wear it, does nothing for my skin tone and I look washed out!
ReplyDeleteI love yours better than the HL one:)
Great copy, BJ! Yours looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWow BJ, I'm a week late and dollars short, but your centerpiece looks awesome. I like it so much better than their mock up...way to go!
ReplyDeleteI guess I better put my red-white and whoo away. It's time to light some pretty candles. You've brought out the Fallidays in me. Thanks!
So lovely!
ReplyDeleteReally like yours much more than the HL one. Your hidrangeas add a warmth that somehow is missing on the inspiration.
Not knowing HL if you had put the things other wise - yours being theirs and theirs youy copycat - I would be "Oh, BJ, didn't you have some hidrangeas to add. That's all that's missing" ahahahah
Well done, Dear One.
Love your new centerpiece BJ! Wish we had a Hobby Lobby around here:@)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty copycat, BJ! :D I like yours better than the original.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great centerpiece! Don't you love it when you can add something new to your decor at such a great price! Thanks for showing us how to make a great copy cat centerpiece!
ReplyDeleteOh my gracious! What a beautiful Autumn centerpiece!
ReplyDeleteSame here, don't pick orange or brown, in my decoration scheme, usually. But they sooooooo-fit, at this time of year. :-)
Gentle hugs,
"Auntie"
Very pretty centerpiece. Once again you have created a masterpiece. Have a blessed day. Madeline
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the browns with the burlap. The hydrangeas are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteDee
I love it! And really, what doesn't go with burlap? ;)
ReplyDeleteFound you at Thursday Favorite Things
Great copycat! Burlap does give a nice accent doesn't it! I like how your's came out and it's better than the HL one!
ReplyDeleteYour's looks like a million bucks BJ!
ReplyDeleteI like yours the bestest.♥
ReplyDeletebj I really love your version! The browns are a favorite of mine and yes they look great with the burlap!
ReplyDeletehugs, Linda
Well, you have created another FIRST PLACE winner.
ReplyDeleteReally pretty BJ ... LOVE it.
Hugs,
Audrey Z. http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/
Timeless Treasures
I like your copy cat version better :-) Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo
ReplyDeleteGorgeous BJ. I love the rich depth color of the browns. Really makes it pop! I like your interpretation so much better.
ReplyDeleteI'd say you met that challenge right on. Good job! I'm not a fan of brown either, but it sure works well in that arrangement. Blessings!
ReplyDeletePerfect, bj! Your wreath for the table is wonderful for Fall. Those hydrangeas look so pretty. Now I'm gonna have to copy you!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I love your photos with the candles lit, that is so tricky to do. You are all set for a relaxing fall now!
ReplyDeleteLynn
You are definitely on a Autumn roll!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! :)
Beautiful, thank you so much for sharing your (better than the original!) project :)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tanya