How to make an easy fall table centerpiece with an inexpensive thrifted mirror.
I’ve already shared my fall home tour but I’m not quite through showing you all my fall decor. Today I thought I’d share this quick and easy fall centerpiece that I made with a thrifted antique mirror.
I’d like to tell you that I put hours of thought into this one but…nope. This one just came about by accident. The hubs took me estate sale(ing) over the weekend and I found this cool antique mirror for just a couple of bucks. Love a good deal!
I brought it home and placed it on the kitchen table to keep it safe.
Trying to clean up the kitchen island (a never ending process) I moved all of my pumpkins onto the mirror.
That was all it took. An idea was born…
I didn’t have time for a big project so I decided to tweak the mirror to see if my idea worked. It did need a little stability to keep it level so I picked up a pack of wood feet (candle cups) from the craft store to make feet (my only purchase).
I didn’t like the natural color of the “feet”, so I used some dark walnut stain I had in my stash. Not quite the look I was going for either, so I pulled out my gold Rub ‘n Buff and…well…rubbed it on. I loved the aged brass look from the stain and the gold.
Next I added a small piece of velcro to each “foot”. I’ll probably hang the mirror at some point, which is why I bought it, so the legs are only temporary. I did consider adding handles but decided that they really weren’t necessary. After all, this is supposed to be a quick project. Who needs handles? 😉
The only thing left to do was to arrange the pumpkins. Easy fall table centerpiece in a jiffy, and for just a few dollars. Not something you’ll find on everyone’s table, but it fits right in here at the cottage.
Now it’s time to see what the other ladies of the Thrifty Style Team are up to this month. It’s always so much fun checking out all of their creative thrifty finds.
I’ve been feeling craft lately and also made an easy hoop front door wreath (complete with video!). You can check it out here.
Simple DIY Fall Front Door Wreath
Thanks so much, Vanessa! You’re right about the possibilities for seasonal decorating. I’ll have to think of something awesome to do with it for the upcoming holidays.
Ha, great minds, right? I’ve been away for a couple of weeks so I haven’t seen your project yet. I’m off to check it out. BTW, I’ve never heard of candle cups until I saw them in the craft store. 😉
Love a quick project (wish I could do more of them). I know what you mean about pumpkins and warm weather. I just picked these up this week because I was afraid of losing them to heat.
Thanks so much for stopping in Debbie! 🙂
Thanks so much Vicki and Jenn! I’m usually searching for a project to do but this just happened. Not my usual method of doing a project but I’ll take it. 😉 So easy.
I just wish accidental decorating would happen more often. 😉 Thanks so much Cindy!
Thanks so much, Julie!
Thanks Pam, I appreciate it!
I love what you did with the mirror, very creative!
I love antique mirrors and this one is a beauty and the way you’re using it is brilliant!
You little smarty and so very clever. Now i am trying to think if i have any mirrors i can use. Love those little feet.
How cute is that! I’ve got no pumpkins here, I am still over taken by wedding decorations. I suppose I could turn the white paper lanterns into pumpkins!
I mean …..bravo! This is so smart and so beautiful!
Brilliant idea! Cute feet and love the pumpkins reflected in the mirror.
Fantastic idea!! It looks so lovely with the pumpkins all piled on it and the possibilities are endless for seasonal decorating. Love it!
I love the feet. I just did the same thing to a few old cutting boards and they have become the favorite accessories in my kitchen. Don’t be surprised if that mirror never makes it to the wall. 😉
I like your mirror find and quick project. Way to early to put out pumpkins and gourds here. They would be mush in this heat.
Isn’t it serendipitous how things come together sometimes? We love how this mirror tray came together – it looks fabulous! And kudos to hubby for the estate sale shopping trip!
Accidental decorating is the best! I love how you repurposed this mirror… the feet are perfect!
So clever & darling! Nice work, Kristi!
Such a cute project! Love the Velcro feet idea!