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A Mason Jar Chandelier

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To celebrate our anniversary, we decided to do something a bit different this year.  Rather than eat at a restaurant, I set a table under a tree in our backyard {lit by a mason jar chandelier}, Phil ordered steak and lobster from a local restaurant, and we dined al fresco.

A mason jar chandelier

I kept the table very simple with only a cloth and a row of candles.  The waterfall was running in the pool next to us and cicadas were humming in the trees.  A breeze kept the temperature comfortable {this is Texas, after all, and the thermometer had registered almost a hundred degrees during the day}.

A mason jar chandelier

Mason jars filled with candles hung from the tree overhead …

A mason jar chandelier
 

… forming a beautiful mason jar chandelier …

A mason jar chandelier

… and looked so beautiful at dusk.

A mason jar chandelier

We talked and drank wine and had one of the best dates I can remember.

It was the perfect way to celebrate sixteen years.

 

Want a cute idea for a tenth anniversary? Check out this tin for ten idea!


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I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Evelyn says

    May 29, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    What a romantic way to commemorate a special day! I love the Mason jar candlelier!

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  2. Beth Eaton says

    May 29, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    Aren’t the simplest dates sometimes the best! Happy Anniversary!!

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  3. Linda says

    May 29, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    Simply lovely! The candles looks awesome! Hopefully you had no little interruptors 🙂

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  4. "bigcanadiangirl" says

    May 29, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    Sounds fun. Steak and lobster – awesome.

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  5. {nifty thrifty things} says

    May 29, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    Happy Anniversary!!
    What a beautiful date! I love the Mason jar chandelier!
    I would love it if you shared this at my linky party @ {nifty thrifty sunday}!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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  6. Emily says

    May 30, 2011 at 1:16 am

    I Love love love this date idea!

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  7. Meg says

    May 30, 2011 at 2:34 am

    Oh, what a lovely idea! I love the mason jars, how fun is that? Happy Anniversary!

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  8. Jen says

    May 30, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    Sounds like the perfect date night to me. You mason jars hanging from the tree were simply lovely, the perfect romantic touch to really bring your whole table together. Happy anniversary! ~Jen @ http://www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com

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  9. Elizabeth says

    May 30, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    Beautiful! And oh so romantic.

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  10. Faith, Trust, and a Little Pixie Dust says

    May 30, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    Love this Mason jar chandelier. How fun! I am filing it away in my brain for future use.

    Warmly, Michelle

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  11. Jeannies Bottle says

    June 1, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    I adore that candle idea. I’m afraid I will have to steal it but will give you all the credit!!!
    Great idea!

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  12. Michelle says

    June 1, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    This looks beautiful! I’d love for you to come link up at DIY Thrifty Thursday at http://www.thrifty101.blogspot.com

    ~Michelle
    Thrifty 101

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  13. Kelly says

    June 1, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    This looks so romantic! What a beautiful table setting area.
    http://www.littlewondersdays.blogspot.com

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  14. C.R.A.F.T. says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:28 am

    How did you hang them from the tree? Wire? looks lovely 🙂

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  15. cottageintheoaks.com says

    June 3, 2011 at 11:45 am

    How fun! Love it!

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  16. barb says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    So romantic! Congratulations you guys!

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  17. *Monica*Lindsey*Julianne* says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    That is so beautiful! Love it.

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  18. {nifty thrifty things} says

    June 4, 2011 at 8:52 am

    I just wanted to let you know that I will feature this beautiful chandelier at tomorrow’s {nifty thrifty sunday} linky party!!
    Thank you so much for sharing it last week!
    I hope to see you again tomorrow! 🙂
    xoxo from Germany,
    Vanessa

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  19. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    June 6, 2011 at 3:52 am

    How lovely! Our 27th is this week and we were JUST discussing how we have no time to do anything so we’re going to postpone it for a few weeks. I love your idea — sounds like a great evening! Can you share how you made the mason jar chandelier? Are they all just hanging individually at different angles or all wired together?

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  20. Carissa says

    July 7, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    I love that mason jar chandelier. What a great idea that turned out awesome.

    I found you through the CSI Project and am your newest follower. Come check me out, too, if you’re interested –> Carissa’s Creativity Space

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  21. Madigan at madiganmade says

    July 7, 2011 at 11:54 pm

    Some of our best nights ‘out’ are at home outside! What a sweet and simple table. Love that chandy!

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  22. Linda@CraftaholicsAnonymous says

    July 8, 2011 at 3:32 am

    Happy Anniversary! Love the mason jar chandelier! I’m stopping by as the guest judge for the CSI project 🙂
    happy crafting!
    Linda

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  23. Shannon says

    July 9, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    What a great date! Congratulations on making the top ten over at CSI!

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  24. Kath says

    July 11, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    I’d like to see it with colored sand or fishtank gravel in it tp level out the candles so they don’t spill.

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  25. Jacabag says

    July 11, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    these jars are a great idea, and so cute! x

    http://jacabag.blogspot.com/2011/06/very-english-tea-party.html

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