I’m always one to go for the easiest way to create a pleasant look for our table. At Home Depot today a package of cedar shims caught my eye, as well as a deeply discounted potted shrub. In my mind, they worked quite well together…
At this time of year, I am drawn to a rustic look -- the inexpensive shims helped me create that feeling quite easily.
For this you will need: two packages of cedar shis (available at home improvement stores for less than $2.00 each), a small potted shrub (all on sale right now, I got mine for $3.99), a hot glue gun, thick twine, and a paper grocery bag.
Glue shims directly onto plastic pot -- layer if needed.
Tie with twine and fill the top of the pot with crumpled grocery bag paper.
I tucked in a small, battery operated LED light set (available at Party City and Home Depot).
This shrub is perfect for an autumn table -- the leaves are starting to turn.
The kids like this.
Mónica
October 20, 2013 at 7:53 am
Que buena idea!! me la apunto, gracias
Maggie
October 21, 2013 at 12:39 am
Echt mooi, en zo eenvoudig! Elegant, met rustieke schoonheid.
camilla
October 21, 2013 at 6:52 am
Maggie – Nice Dutch!!! Love it and love hearing from you on here! XO, C
Jen
October 22, 2013 at 2:35 pm
Awesome idea… I’m thinking of one of the rosemary plants they put out a Christmas with your rustic finish. Always inspiring Camilla.
camilla
October 22, 2013 at 2:55 pm
Jen, Yes – That would look great! Thank you, C
Michelle L
October 26, 2013 at 3:14 pm
What a great result from such simple materials! Looks so chic!