Fall Centerpiece - Before and After

I have been searching for a crate, box, tool chest...something to use on my dining room table as a Fall centerpiece.  I was so excited to find this very large tool chest ON SALE! at our local antique store this weekend. The size was a little intimidating, but our table is quite large. The proportions worked out just fine.  Here's a look at the before -

Here she is on the dining room table.  I'm so happy with the way it turned out.  I have small pumpkin shaped filler and votive candles inside those half gallon Ball jars.  I can light the candles since they are so far down inside and away from the foliage.

I'm a happy girl.  It was fun to spend some time on a project. My girlfriend, Jodi, found a great old crate too and made a gorgeous centerpiece as well.  We worked on them together last night.  Thanks, Jodi, for a fun afternoon of shopping and creating!

Thank you all for your prayers and emails about my mom. She came home yesterday morning (earlier then planned). She is doing great!

I hope you each are having a peaceful day today as we remember 9-11.  I know my heart is heavy but I am very proud to be an American and very thankful for those who help preserve my freedom and my safety. xoxo
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