I guess I should get right to this since we seem to have moved from what should have been winter right on into summer. Considering the fires and drought this fall, I hate to think about what summer might be like here. But, like Scarlett O’Hara, I’ll worry about that tomorrow and for now, we’ll visit the *winter* dining room.
I just didn’t like the candle holders I had hanging here, (I had tried three different sets over the years), so I finally settled on these Moroccan lanterns. They came silver, so I rubbed on some gold paint because I wanted more of a brass look. I have remote controlled LED battery-powered candles that I can turn on for added ambience. I don’t need the light, because we have recessed lighting, and I don’t like the dining space too bright anyway.
I do love how they look and the added bling.
I particularly liked the larger scale of these and thought that was exactly what needed to be here.
On the table, I simply left the board and added different colors and shapes of candles. I have loved this all lit up at night too.
The gold dipped candle holders were heavily discounted down to $2.50 at Walmart after Christmas, so I picked up three of them.
Here are a few pics from earlier in the winter when I still had pine boughs everywhere. I just love how warm and inviting the room looks with all the colors together.
I hate to get rid of the candles, but I have to shoot a spring tour in the next few weeks, so I’m thinking they will not convey “spring.” Where in the world does the time go anyway?
I love the bold, bright look in here and am really happy with the addition of the new lanterns. At least for now.
I’ll be joining:
Love the lanterns, they look perfect for this room and all the candles are wonderful. Great tablesetting.
Your Moroccan lanterns are beautiful and the colorful candles make it warm and cozy. Yes, the weather has been strange and spring is around the corner before you know it.
Kathleen in Az
those lanterns are just so fun! what a great touch!