Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Elegance Recycled

Candles made from "recycled" items

I adore vintage china and silver and am always on the lookout for the odd teacup, etc.  I realized a while back that I spend quite a bit of money on scented candles - I have at least one burning somewhere in the house every day.

I considered making my own candles when I couldn't find a particular scent I like to use during the winter months.  I ordered a candle making kit and the next day I was making candles.  I sorted through my antique shop treasures and used a few to make one of a kind candles like the ones in the photo above:  a vintage sundae dish, tea cup (saucer not pictured) and silver plated sugar dish (cover not pictured).

Cheap, easy , effective, recycled and elegant.

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