How to make an easy fall centerpiece with an inexpensive thrifted mirror. and mini pumpkins and gourds.
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 $2.
Love a good deal!
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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...
Supplies for DIY fall centerpiece
- old, thrifted mirror
- candle cups
- walnut wood stain
- gold leaf Rub 'n Buff
- velcro (or glue if you want to make the feet permanent)
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 gold 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.
I've been feeling craft lately and also made an easy hoop front door wreath (complete with video!).
Simple DIY Fall Front Door Wreath
Maria says
Love this idea for fall
Kristi says
Thanks Maria! I love happy accidents when I'm decorating! 🙂
Fabby says
What a great job you did after almost an accident ! Love, love this old mirror idea for a centerpiece and the feet you added. Now you're gonna have me looking for something similar to make this terrific centerpiece.
Fabby
Kristi says
Thanks so much Fabby! It was a happy accident and I love how it turned out. Thank you for stopping by to take a look. 🙂
Lisa says
Great mirror turned tray! It makes a perfect platform for your pumpkins.
Kristi says
Thanks so much, Lisa! I'm thrilled with the way it turned out. 🙂
laura janning says
how clever is that to add the feet to a mirror to make a centerpiece. love it!
Kristi says
Thanks so much, Laura, I appreciate it!
Kaycee F says
First, Happy Belated Birthday to you Kristi!!! I hope it was a great one. Next, I love the update to the mirror turned tray! The feet look so pretty up against the wood frame and on your table!
Kristi says
Thanks for the birthday wishes Kaycee! It was a quiet but good birthday. 🙂 I appreciate you stopping by to check out my mirror turned tray. Hope you have a great week!
Jane says
Oh my goodness! I would never have thought to put feet on a mirror and use it on a table! Genius, I tell you!
Kristi says
Thanks Jane! Accidental decorating...love that it worked out this time. 😉
JESSICA says
Brilliant!!! I am so excited. I have a mirror in the garage and had nowhere to put it. I am sooo going to try this!!!! Yours is beautiful and it is perfect in your darling cottage.
Kristi says
Yay, I hope that you are able to give this a try Jessica! I am loving the way it turned out and look forward to using it for my holiday table.
Julie says
This is awesome! I love old mirrors. I love a lot of old things! The size of this is perfect for your table. It will be a great addition to your holiday decor. Love your fall home.
Kristi says
Thanks Julie! I'm a huge fan of old mirrors too. I just don't always have luck finding them at a reasonable price. I am looking forward to using it for the upcoming holidays. I appreciate your visit.
Laura Harrie says
I love what you did with the mirror, very creative!
Kristi says
Thanks so much, Laura, I appreciate it!
Mary Beth says
I love antique mirrors and this one is a beauty and the way you're using it is brilliant!
Kristi says
Thanks so much Mary Beth! I'm a sucker for an antique mirror too. I don't often find them at a good price but I got lucky with this one.
Marlene Stephenson says
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.
Kristi says
Awww, thanks Marlene! I probably wouldn't have thought of it if I hadn't put that mirror on the table. I'm loving how it turned out though. 🙂
Bliss says
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!
Kristi says
Eh...pumpkins come around every year but weddings are once in a lifetime. Congrats on your daughter's wedding!
Deborah says
I mean .....bravo! This is so smart and so beautiful!
Kristi says
Thanks Deborah! For an accidental project, I'm thrilled with the way it turned out.
jillian says
Brilliant idea! Cute feet and love the pumpkins reflected in the mirror.
Kristi says
Thanks so much Jillian. I'd never heard of candle cups but they made the perfect feet, and they were inexpensive. 🙂
Vanessa says
Fantastic idea!! It looks so lovely with the pumpkins all piled on it and the possibilities are endless for seasonal decorating. Love it!
Kristi says
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.
Kim says
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. 😉
Kristi says
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. 😉
Debbie H says
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.
Kristi says
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! 🙂
Vicki and Jenn says
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!
Kristi says
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.
Cindy says
Accidental decorating is the best! I love how you repurposed this mirror... the feet are perfect!
Kristi says
I just wish accidental decorating would happen more often. 😉 Thanks so much Cindy!
Julie says
So clever & darling! Nice work, Kristi!
Kristi says
Thanks so much, Julie!
Pam says
Such a cute project! Love the Velcro feet idea!
Kristi says
Thanks Pam, I appreciate it!