Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Candlelit back yard dinner party

Finally! A beautiful way to reuse empty jars! Grab some old wire (hangers will work too), toss a candle inside, hang them from a tree in the backyard, and voila... a gorgeous candlelit setting for a romantic dinner for 2 or a summer night dinner party!


If you don't have a backyard or a tree, but you do have metal outdoor railings, here's another option... just hang between spindles.


Other lovely summertime touches...
Wildflowers from the yard in different size mason jars
Use napkins tied with twine and a piece of fern, herb sprig or a twig and flower at place settings
Use long ribbons or gauzy strips of fabric tied from a tree above to create a more dramatic look
Garland made of twine and Spanish moss