I love, love, love Easter so as soon as I saw this hanging candle holder from Out There Interiors I knew I wanted to add a Spring touch so I could hang it over the Easter table. Hanging decorations over dining tables are always a good thing as they leave more space for hot cross buns, chocolate eggs and more hot cross buns.
We always used to spend Easter at my grandparents’ house down in Devon and my Grandma would decorate the table so beautifully so I decided to channel my Grandma today and go back to good old oasis. I will always remember watching her flower arranging at her church and squidging my fingers into the oasis and probably getting told off for doing so. I’ve never used it myself but it seemed like the perfect way to add flowers to this candle holder. Plus, it holds a dinner candle in place perfectly.
I cut out a piece of oasis the size and shape of the candle holder and soaked it in water for a minute or so. I then placed it into the holder.
I stuck a dinner candle into the centre of the oasis (otherwise a big pillar candle would stand up by itself).
I cut some blooms from my balcony (freesias, grape hyacinths, lavender leaves, rosemary) and added a couple that I had bought. It couldn’t be easier to stick them into the oasis – just make sure you are arranging it to look good from below as it will be hanging above you.
Cute, isn’t it? Just make sure you keep a close eye and don’t let the candle burn all the way down. Happy easter everyone, hope you all have the most wondrous long weekend.
Katy x
*Written in collaboration with Out There Interiors.
I absolutely love this, great flower choices, I’m sure your Grandma would be proud. Have a wonderful Easter x x
This is soooo pretty. Would look amazing over the table. I’ve never thought of hanging candle holders before, always associated them with plants. Lovely 🙂
Beautiful…. Well love the classic looks the best, but that egg shaped arrangement is something else ! It’s Simply Beautiful
OMGosh – this is so very beautiful Katy! What a lovely, unique idea for an Easter decoration! Happy Easter!
Your ‘gaga’ would be SO proud Katy. She would have been so excited by your creations. Gorgeous!