Full disclosure – I just downed half a bottle of Nyquil.
Ok, not half the bottle, I’m not addicted to cold medicine, I promise. I perhaps took more than the allotted 2 tbsp prescribed, but I’m fighting a nasty cold. That’s right we went from the stomach flu straight to head colds.
Ahhh, the joys of having a germ infested pre-schooler in the house :)
So I’m going to eek out a quick post before I (fingers crossed) fall into a Nyquil induced coma and wake up feeling fabulous tomorrow.
It snowed last night, and I think that gives me a little license to break tradition and break out a little Christmas decor.
This little project is going to be part of my Christmas mantle. I just gathered up a bunch of glass jars from around the house. Trust me you have more than you think…
I may have resorted to emptying out a jar of marinara sauce into a ziploc bag…
Then just dump some Epsom salt into each jar and pop in a votive candle.
Tada – cute and wintery Christmas candles!
….and now I’m going to catch some zzzzz’s…
Blondie's Journal says
November 14, 2012 at 3:42 amYou really made me laugh…although I’m sorry you are feeling lousy. I just got over the stomach flu and before that a chest cold. Nyquil became my best friend! If I’m going to be sick, I want to sleep through it! lol!
I love these little jars and I have plenty of Epsom salts, my hubby likes to soak his poor aching muscles in it. Thanks for a very cute idea and get better soon, Kelly!
XO,
Jane
Roxanne Reinhart says
November 14, 2012 at 3:58 amThose are really cute!! And very winter-wonderlandish….perfect to Segway into Christmas.
Donna says
November 14, 2012 at 4:18 amSorry you’ve not been feeling well! Nyquil really knocks me out, too! Love your candle arrangement, thanks for the reminder on the Epsom salts as snow!!
Lady of the Woods says
November 14, 2012 at 5:37 amlol, you’re funny. These are beautiful, not just because of their utter simplicity, but their raw beauty is kept pure in color and display. Gorgeous!
Deb Hen says
November 14, 2012 at 5:51 amSo cute!!! Please join me at Welcome Home Wednesday at http://www.vintageonadime.blogspot.com and feel better! I work with preschoolers… My doc calls them snot factories!!! Lol But they are darned cute… Lol Deb:)
Jeanette@Creating A Life says
November 14, 2012 at 6:17 amI’m visiting from Savvy Southern Style. These are really lovely! There’s something about pretty jars, and white candles that always charms, especially in a grouping like you’ve put together. I’m tempted to pull out some wintery stuff too, after getting a bit of snow here in Colorado this past weekend. I’m following you now, and looking forward to checking out more from The Lilypad Cottage. Feel better!
Chenille Cottage says
November 14, 2012 at 8:11 amSo sorry you are under the weather. I hope the golden glow serves to lift your spirits.
Blessings and thanks for sharing,
Carolynn
Bunny Rose Cottage says
November 14, 2012 at 12:01 pmThese are so beautiful!!!! What a wonderful idea, I am so trying this! Thank you so much for sharing!
Hugs,
Amy
City Farmhouse says
November 14, 2012 at 12:20 pmThat looks really pretty! I know how you feel, hopefully you got some sleep!
Kim says
November 14, 2012 at 3:13 pmSwoon….
I think I found my new favorite blog.
Bronwyn says
November 14, 2012 at 5:00 pmSimple and lovely. Thanks for sharing!
the cape on the corner says
November 14, 2012 at 7:14 pmcouldn’t be simpler, yet so perfect grouped together like that.
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
November 15, 2012 at 1:19 amI love this! Those jars with the diamond pattern on them are so pretty.
chateau chic says
November 15, 2012 at 1:47 amGreat candle display. Love the idea! Sure hope you’re feeling better soon.
Mary Alice
Linda @ it all started with paint says
November 15, 2012 at 2:43 amThis is my favorite idea ever! I just emptied a pickle jar and a salsa jar — there may or may not have been a science experiment going on — and I actually have a whole bag of Epsom salt so I’ll be sporting some of these in my home this winter!
:)
Linda
Karen says
November 15, 2012 at 4:51 amWow that looks so beautiful! I hope you feel better soon.
Anonymous says
November 15, 2012 at 10:44 amLove the idea, nice and simple. This is just great, another decorating blog to add to my early morning fix before I leave for work! Can’t wait to look at the site. Beautiful home on the lake! Barbara
Decora Adora says
November 15, 2012 at 3:54 pmGreat candle display. Love the idea! I love your blog!!!! you have a new follower from Chile
French Hen's Nest says
November 15, 2012 at 4:00 pmHi Kelly! You prove simple ideas are the best! The candles look lovely sitting on the “snow”. Found your link at Stone Gable. The French Hens will be joining your blog. Please visit the Nest and check us out.
Feel better soon…
Linda and Jeannie
TheMoonAndMe says
November 15, 2012 at 7:18 pmPlaying with fire while taking Nyquil? That should be a warning on the label. :) I would be in serious trouble…it knocks me out.
Love the Epsom salt “snow” it’s very sparkly. Thanks!
I just became your newest follower!
Kelly
Craftberry Bush says
November 16, 2012 at 2:52 amLove xo
Craftberry Bush says
November 16, 2012 at 2:53 amPs. Feel better !
Ashley C. says
November 16, 2012 at 10:37 pmLove these – easy peasy!
suzyq says
November 17, 2012 at 7:00 amAbsolutely beautiful – ( like all things white ) and your photos are just gorgeous!
Your newest follower – would love to have you come by and follow back when you have
the time!
Hugs,
Suzan
Ashley Urke | Domestic Fashionista says
November 18, 2012 at 4:53 amVery cute! I just put a few candles in jars today as well because it was cold and rainy and I needed some cozy! But I think I need to add some epsom salt because yours are even cuter! They probably catch the wax well too so you don’t have to scrape it off later? And I had a good laugh about emptying out marinara! :)
Kelly @ JAX does design says
November 20, 2012 at 5:41 pmGotta love a project that’s quick & easy & inexpensive AND looks great too! Love your wintery candles :-)
Hope the Nyquil works its magic fast!
Christine says
November 22, 2012 at 2:28 amLove it! Thanks for sharing……(Don’t ya love nyquil. It rocks, lol)