As a bona fide foodie, I’m always looking for ways to incorporate food into my designs. Not the edibles themselves, but certainly the colors and textures they bring to life! Since nature has a wonderful way of creating seasonal hues, I always heed to its magnificence with a hunger for more.
So give me 15 minutes of your time and I’ll give you a entire evening of fabulous food-inspired flame.
In less time than it takes to peel an onion, I grabbed an extra bag of lentils, an odd number of juice glasses, orange votive candles and some raffia to design this fun and flavorful centerpiece that any holiday enthusiast would enjoy.
Turns out, it was chosen as centerpiece of the month for the Special Holiday Collector’s Issue of Rachael Ray Magazine.
For the bean counter in you, this self-explanatory project is an affordable way to let your next get-together shine while putting your table in the right light. And, it’s as easy as pumpkin pie.
If not lentils, what food item would you showcase? I’d love to hear in the comments below.
Until next time…
Love to showcase cranberries and artichokes in a centerpiece design.. 558 days ago
A friend used popcorn for snow around a table scene. Nice! 558 days ago
I’ve used coffee for everyday and cranberries for holidays. It is fun to play with different sizes and shapes of glass. No matter what you choose it is always stunning. 558 days ago
Congrats Mark on the Rachel Ray honor!
There are cool looking beans like anastasis or certain mung beans that have interesting patterns on their shells. Whenever I cook them tho, the pattern goes away. Your idea would be a way to truly enjoy the beauty of the bean!
I was also thinking this idea would work great in the bathroom by filling the jars with tiny shells and candles. 558 days ago
PS: I just posted a holiday themed craft you might enjoy-
http://redballoontothemoon.weebly.com/1/post/2011/11/glittery-maple-leaf-mobile.html 558 days ago
i just love your work mark! and congrats on your honor! 557 days ago
CONGRATULATIONS on your centerpiece of the month for the Special Holiday Collector’s Issue of Rachael Ray Magazine!!!
I love your idea of lentils, beans, etc. Last Christmas I used A LOT of glitter in hurricanes with tall red pillars across my mantel. Here is a link for photos:
http://staybeautifulwithin.blogspot.com/2010/12/our-2010-christmas-fireplace-mantels.html
May you be covered in Peace & Happiness for the upcoming holidays.
<3 Erica 557 days ago