I love the look of the lighted hurricanes you may see on QVC, but I like to be a little more frugal. Don't get me wrong, I like to splurge too, but it almost becomes a challenge for me to make my own things and see how frugal I can be.
This is just your basic vase your hubby brings home flowers in for you. The micro lights, hubby purchased for me because he knows I love things that light up. I put the lights inside the vase and then wrapped ribbon around and added a "Let is Snow" mini ornament. A closer picture is available below.
I have tried a few places in the dining room and I think I like it best on our rolling buffet. The diamonds on the tray were from our wedding which I display around the house year round for extra sparkle. The tray I purchased from a thrift store for $19.99! I love silver pieces and I especially love any sort of tray with legs.
And here it is lit up at night. You can find these vases at your local thrift store for about $3.00. I purchased the ribbon from Walmart (I included a link to a similar ribbon) and the mini ornament (snowflake ornament link) is also from Walmart. I am in my element when I have the time to create things with what I have around the house.
Here is a close up of the other vase. Tie left over ribbon around the neck of the vase, add a snowflake ornament, some flowers, and greenery and you have a low cost winter arrangement.
