Miss Flamingo, Montreal, Canada
Age and Occupation: 24, Graphic Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Nursing Student
Engagement Date: December 2004
Wedding Date: June 2008
Venue: Imperia Hotel (modern chic hotel)
About Me: I am a passionate designer who loves anything pretty. I heart all paper products (eco-friendly of course). My passion revolves around anything considered glamour; vintage and modern. In my free time, I love reading Martha mags, designing jewelry and making a pit-stop at Starbucks for a chai latte. I'm also a chocoholic at heart and my family drools over my homemade truffles.
Bits and Pieces
May 7th, 2008 @ 11:11 am by Miss Flamingo
I’ve avoided the topic of our centerpieces for quite some time now, because I didn’t know what to do. We absolutely wanted some type of chandelier on a stand, but I had to figure out how. During the holidays while I was doing my Christmas shopping at Winners/Homesense, I suddenly had this “AWWWWWWWW” moment - almost as though a glowing light appeared on what seemed to be the perfect centerpiece.
Now before I spill the beans on our centerpieces, I thought I would just share bits and pieces and let your imagination take over. They aren’t completely finished, but this weekend I will take pictures of the final product. Until then I have tonnes of unsticking labels and washing to do.Here is what makes up the centerpieces:
Tea light holders with white embellishment
Stands of iridescent clear pearls - purchased at Wal-Mart
White pillar candles in two sizes - purchased at Ikea
bags of tea lights - purchased at Ikea
square mirrors for the base of the centerpiece - purchased at Ikea
Chandelier imitation Hand beaded curtain - purchased at Shop Wild Things
I have 22 centerpieces though I won’t need to use them all. I had purchased more in case of breakage or for additional decoration. I am really happy with the whole ensemble… our reception site will glow. Luckily Mommy Flamingo was there to help me out, with the cutting and placing.
Are you liking what you are seeing so far, even though it’s not much? :) Are you making your centerpieces?
13 Responses to “Bits and Pieces”
This sounds like it is leading up to a fantastic centerpiece.
We are making our own. My FI is a carpenter and is making different lighthouses for each table. We are also scattering large shells all along the table since it is rectangular. Tealights in jam jars and/or ship lanterns are shedding some light on the whole thing.
Mmm… sparkles…
ooooh I can’t wait to see the pics of what you did with all of that great stuff!
Loving what I see so far!!! totally looks like it could be a jumping off point for what we are looking for!! I can’t wait to see the finished product!!
I can’t stand the suspense!
Wow, the bits are fantastic in and of themselves. (Love the votive holders and the strings of beads….) Can’t WAIT to see the final result!
I forgot to mention that the first item - the white embelished votive holders are from Ikea.
@tberry: What a unique idea, I love it! 
I love the teaser items…I can’t wait to see!
I love your votive holders. When I looked online at Ikea I didn’t see them though. I’ll have to go look at the store. We’re doing old books stacked with lanterns and candles.
@Kristin: I checked on their website and they arent there. Maybe it was part of their christmas collection.
There were black, red and white ones.
They cost 1.97$ / 4 which is an awesome price
Kelly….I cannot wait to see how your centrepieces turn out!!!
Have fun!
I’m dying to see the centerpieces! I’m so excited because you have such awesome ideas.
