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Centrepiece help - please tell me how to improve this!

BigRedCandle, 11 August, 2011 at 22:16 Posted on Planning 0 15
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Hi guys,

This is my first attempt at doing a centrepiece - basically we want a sweet/treat basket but thought it would look a bit plain so added a candleholder and candle... so far it looks pretty awful, any suggestions as to how I can make it look better? I didnt want a plain basket so have creatively covered it with an old t-shirt... yes, I'm a genius!

Sorry for the huge photo!


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Latest activity by Tray1980, 17 August, 2011 at 19:46
  • RebeccaLou87
    Beginner October 2011
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    Maybe you could use a fish bowl instead? That might look better. Like this

    Don't have any other suggestions...maybe not a purple candle but something more neutral?

    Or..ditch the candle idea alltogether and just buy some tall Martini glasses and fill those with the sweets. Like the picture below. Think that could look really nice

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    Beginner September 2014
    BigRedCandle ·
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    Ooh i like the fishbowl idea... then dont have to worry about colours matching/clashing, and dont necessarily have to have a candle and then worry about setting people on fire.

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  • Recycledbride
    Beginner June 2012
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    This made me smile....but could just laugh and run.....(not laughing at your effort by the way, it was the creative genius of the green t shirt)

    What about one of these filled with vintage style bags of sweeties, decorate with pearls for that vintage touch


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    Beginner September 2014
    BigRedCandle ·
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    Ah i like that too!! Hmm fishbowl or stand... they're both nice!

    I'm glad you liked my creativity, i was very proud of it :p

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  • RebeccaLou87
    Beginner October 2011
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    Really like this idea too! I saw some of these in The Range not long ago for a decent price, and they were lovely! Was so tempted to buy but then they wouldnt go with my theme so would have just been an impulse buy! ☹️

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    Beginner September 2014
    BigRedCandle ·
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    Thanks guys, i do think the candle looks silly now! i think it's going to be the cake stand, its so pretty, just trying to find it now!

    Thanks ladies xx

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  • Recycledbride
    Beginner June 2012
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    these look fab


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    Beginner September 2014
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    Those do look very cool! I'd be worried about letting the air get to the sweets though... although i could just cling film everything I suppose...

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    Beginner October 2011
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    OMG those are genius! ?

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    Hi

    We are a company called K M Design have a look at our website www.k-m-design.co.uk for any ideas, look under Chocolate arrangements and chocolate buffet table.

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  • Sparkly Bride
    Beginner August 2012
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    These are lovely especially the forerro roche ones they would look great on my sweetie table xx

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  • knitting_vixen
    Beginner September 2011
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    Presentation is everything. What looks so bad at the mo is the clashing purple candle and green tshirt. Also, I am not keen on the candle being in the basket.

    A basket is a fine idea, just get some lovely fabric! And don't put a candle in the middle!

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  • Tray1980
    Beginner July 2013
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    Ikea have got lots of bowls (smaller fishbowl style bowls) as well as jugs and things like that

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