CANDLE HOLDER An ideal centrepiece to put pride of place

Create a festive CANDLE HOLDER

Adorn your Christmas table with a candle bowl surrounded by fragrant foliage

Similar glass trifl e bowl, £14, Next Home

our Christmas table is the focal

Ypoint of your festive scheme as it’s where family and friends will gather to eat, drink and be merry across the season. With sustainability and affordability at the forefront of our minds, why not make your centrepiece from items you might already have around the home? Here’s our guide to creating a classic centrepiece.

YOU WILL NEED

Glass trifle bowl Shallow glass bowl

Rosemary sprigs Mini pine cones

White berries Leaf sequins

Floating candles

1PICK YOUR BOWL Choose a clear glass bowl with a foot such as a trifle bowl – the larger the bowl the more candles you’ll be able to float. Give it a thorough wash if it’s been at the back of the cupboard for a while, then dry with a lint-free cloth to avoid smears.

2ASSEMBLE YOUR CENTREPIECE Next, pick a shallow round dish that is larger than the trifle bowl as the base to your centrepiece. Wash and dry in the same way. Place the trifle bowl in the centre of the shallow dish and fill halfway to the top with water. Pour slowly to avoid splashes.

3GO FORAGE Head out into the garden or on a walk and pick a selection of pine or rosemary sprigs, snowberries and small pinecones. It’s a good idea to soak or leave in a sealed container overnight to get rid of any bugs that might be lurking. Alternatively, buy the rosemary and mini pinecones.

4ARRANGE THE GREENERY Start by lining the base of the outer bowl with foliage such as the pine or rosemary sprigs to add a touch of greenery. Arrange the berries and pinecones on top.

5ADD THE CANDLES Glue mini leaf sequins on to the sides of floating candles and place them in the water in the trifle bowl. Put on the table and light the candles for a natural glow.

Team with a rustic hessian table runner

IF YOU HAVE PETS OR SMALL CHILDREN, STAY CHILDREN, SAFE AND SWAP REAL FLAMES FOR BATTERY POWERED FLOATING CANDLES

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‘This project is a great way to create a low-cost centrepiece using pre-loved glassware and foliage from your garden’

SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR, Stephanie Durrant GLITTERING FOREST Advent ring, £31.99, Gisela Graham MODERN MINIMAL Candelabra, £16, Sainsbury’s Home NATURAL ELEMENTS Tea light holder, £18, Dibor