The Simplest DIY Advent Wreath

Last week, I mentioned I was planning to make an advent wreath this year. Well, just in time for the second week of advent I managed to whip up the simplest, prettiest version.

I found a white platter (a gift from my godmother a few years ago) and some pillar candles left over from my birthday last year. I tied each candle with a ribbon, three gold and one pink, which I think is not quite right but it does happen to be very pretty. Then while I was out on a run on Saturday, I spotted a eucalyptus branch by the side of the road. It had been pruned from someone’s tree and just left there, so I didn’t even need to justify trimming the tree in our neighborhood! A Christmas gift to me, I think.

It’s making the most perfect holiday centrepiece on the dinner table during the week. I can’t believe we’re already on to the third week of advent this Sunday! The holiday season is flying by! Are you getting in the spirit?