I first made apple candles when I had my first apartment right after college and I think I have only done them a few times since.
But they have been on my mind again lately, so I thought I would try again for a simple and easy fall table.
Materials: Apples – preferably a softer type, paring knife, spoon, tea light candles and pencil.
Step 1: Mark the shape of the candle on the apple with a pencil. It is really more of an imprint as opposed to actually leaving a line. Also, place it so that it is the center with the apple settled – don’t just go the center where the stem is – that may leave you with a crooked candle.
Step 2: Use your paring knife to carefully cut the opening (make sure your hands are clean and you have a good hold). I found that if I kept going around, the center eventually came out after a few times. If not, a spoon can be used to scoop out the center. You may need to clean up the edges with your paring knife. Simply place the tea light in the opening.
Step 3: Gather up a tray and different items to group with the apple candles. I used pine cones, vintage crystal door knobs and Autumn Joy Sedum picked from my yard. I started with two pewter cups and a silver sugar bowl with no lid to put the candles at different heights. I first layered the pine cones, then the door knobs and finally filled in the the sedum.
This is what I have (not everyone has door knobs laying around) – just work with what you have and layer them together.
In my book nothing is better than for a table setting to be easy, quick and pretty.
The less time spent “working” the more time spent enjoying a meal with loved ones!
If you would like to see some other fall table ideas, you can go here or here or you can visit my Pinterest board.
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so pretty- i love how you used the crystal knobs in the piece as well. you are so brilliant!
I LOVE IT!!
I have never tried this before but I’m loving it. The look so nice with the pinecones and the sparkle of the glass doorknobs. Such a great combo.
I did this once…at a very small Thanksgiving table…with tapers instead of votives…Well, everyone kept nearly singing the hair on their arms every time they passed the food! HA HA HA…oh, the things I have put my family through over the years! I am T H A N K F U L for a man who “knows better” but will still acquiesce to my desire for homemade beauty!!! KUDOS on your magazine feature…and with the great Mary E yet!?! Will be looking for this issue in the stores!
Oops. Auto spell changed the word singeing to singing…
love this!! happy that you have power again, but those would be great lighting !!
Love this idea! Will be on my “gotta try this one” list!!
beautiful! how do you think of such things?
I love the organic feel of it:)….hoping things are slowing down a bit
for you and your families power is restored and things. I know how
overwhelming things like that can be.
have a beautiful weekend…xo
Oooo, very festive. I can practically smell the apples.
Gorgeous – and looks like we both love using our old doorknobs on the table!! They look like little jewels – love them!
Kelly