Hey all! I am back today with a really fun post! During December I participated in a secret Santa blog hop where we featured the amazing gifts we received as well as a little feature on our amazing secret Santa partner. Well, what we left out was a fun little surprise that we sent each other. We sent each other one thrift store item that we could use to re-purpose and use in our home. My sweet secret Santa was Danielle from Creatively Homespun and you can see my original secret Santa post here. So, I am bringing some thrift store valentines decor to you today.
Boy am I excited to show you what I received as my thrift store item!
I received these amazing candle sticks and I could not be more in love with them. They do not look like thrifted items to me! I thought long and hard about what I could re-purpose them into. My heart could not take it, though. There was nothing I wanted more than to set these lovely things up on my dining room table and include them in my valentines tablescape.
My tablescape was simple this year for Valentines. In fact, everything on this table was thrifted! All I did was add some texture by filling my jars with pine cones and white beans. The subtle glitter of the pewter from the candle sticks and trays lights up the centerpiece.
Look at the detail on that candle stick! I mean! I couldn’t help but want to feature these beauties.
I used my faux grain sack table cloth as my only touch of red for my valentines decor.
I am so glad I was part of this amazing Secret Santa! I have met some amazing ladies and gained amazing friendships! Just remember that when you think you cant ever find anything at a thrift store that will work for you, look that what I have been so lucky to come across.
Have a great day!
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Chanell Rigterink says
They really are gorgeous, Sara! I couldn’t have done anything to them, either! And thanks again for the ring mold…I’m loving my new wreath!
twelveonmain@gmail.com says
Oh Thank you so much Chanell! I am so glad you like the ring mold! Your succulent planted looks amazing!
Amy Dowlinga says
I agree! Beautiful as they are! Good call.
twelveonmain@gmail.com says
Thanks you Amy!
Sharon says
I wouldn’t have changed them, either. They’re lovely, just like your tablescape!
twelveonmain@gmail.com says
Thank you Sharon! Thanks for stopping by!
Tee @ Beauteeful Living says
Hi Sara, these candle sticks are gorgeous. I wouldn’t want to revamp them either. Looks so pretty on your table!
twelveonmain@gmail.com says
Thank you! I am so glad you agree!
Michelle james says
What a beautiful gift! No need to up cycle these beauties! They look just lovely on your table!
twelveonmain@gmail.com says
Thank you! Arent they just lovely??
Meghan @ The Twin Cedars says
Oh they are just perfect! So glad you didn’t change them!
twelveonmain@gmail.com says
Thank yo Meghan! I really couldn’t change them! They are so beautiful the way they are!
Sara says
You’re so right Sara, they are beautiful!!!! Love your Valentine’s decor and thanks for participating!
twelveonmain@gmail.com says
Thanks Sarah! This was such a fun hop to participate in! Thanks so much for arranging it!
cat @ Pocketful of Posies says
Lovely! I love candlesticks! What a perfect gift!
twelveonmain@gmail.com says
Thanks Cat! I love them!
Kim says
Why fix something that isn’t broken? They are gorgeous. Good call on leaving them exactly the way they are!
twelveonmain@gmail.com says
Thank you Kim. I hope you have a great day!
jessica says
I am so happy I am not the only one who left my piece as-is. They are perfect just the way they are and they fit your table setting nicely.