I wrote this post on Tuesday
while I was trying not to worry about Hurricane Sally
The first photos of our damage are the end of the post if you want a peek
Prayers to everyone battling this storm
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Now let’s have some decorating fun!
These candlesticks were inspired by this Fall Fest Candle Stand
from my favorite Mackenzie-Childs
I decided not use pumpkins or ribbon, just fall flowers
My first thought was to make a garland
that could be tied around the candlesticks
but since these candlesticks are made with an open metal design,
I wove the wire stems in and around the design
I’ve had these candlesticks for a long time,
and have always loved them
I felt they would be perfect to decorate for fall
I gathered up some craft supplies, and started playing
I ordered the faux sunflowers, zinnias, peonies, and mums from Amazon
I cut the stems with wire cutters
and placed them in and around the metal design
A quick candlestick makeover
and the flowers can easily be removed
and used for something else in the future
I have really enjoyed fall decorating this year,
it’s helping me keep my mind off of all the chaos in the world,
especially hurricanes… 😢
Juicy Details
The faux flowers are from Amazon,
I can’t provide the exact links for the sunflower bouquet and the mums
because they are no longer available
They do have similar flowers here and here
Peonies {which I didn’t use, but am saving for another project} here
Pumpkin Pillow/here
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Thank you all for your words and prayers about Hurricane Sally, we lost our pier, small boat, and our big boat is in our neighbor’s yard. We had roof damage, but no leaks so far and pool and deck are fine, we feel pretty lucky and grateful it’s not worse…
You can kind of see the roof damage in the 2 photos below
Our boat [on the right] washed ashore along with a charter boat in our neighbors yard
Our boat actually looks pretty good, but who knows how we’re going to get it out of there…there are literally hundreds of boats stranded all over Orange Beach and the flooding is wide spread
HHjr, NG and a family friend are headed down today to put tarps on our roof and fix whatever they can…it’s going to be a long time before this is paradise again… Thank you for your prayers, we were lucky…
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Love Your Creativity Over the Moon
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creative Crafts
Thursday Favorite Things Creatively Crafty Creative Cumpulsions