Candles in jelly jars, to me at least, mean young love.
My husband and I, before we were married, used to have dinner picnics on the floor of his apartment. I took very seriously, you see, that old adage about finding your way to a man's heart through his stomach. I'd spend half the day cooking at my parent's house and then I'd carry it all over to his place in a basket.
We'd spread a blanket on the floor and eat by the light of candles in jelly jars. I always wished that the moment wouldn't end… that I could stay, instead of having to go home.
These days jelly jars still mean young love… of a different sort. And they still find me wishing that a moment will never end…
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Young love is the best. I was just admiring a young couple while we were leaving the library today. Those are the sweetest lanterns!
oh – so sweet!! I can’t thank you enough for posting about Sonlight – we absolutely love it!
Oh I like those…I think we might have to try those!!
That is so sweet! What a lovely memory and a fun way to keep it going with your little ones.
Awww, so sweet : )
Very sweet! I have some empty jelly jars I think I will get out today.
So sweet and so cute. And easy. I especially love that part.
Thanks for the idea! I have some jelly jars saved.
Love them Stefani. Do you put a little water in the jar first to get out the melty wax?
Yes, nice idea!!
Yes yes yes!!… when I’m using votives. In this case though, I just used tea lights. I had some pumpkin spice ones in my stash, and that seemed just right
So so sweet.
I love this! I think we’ll make a display today!
Need orange paper!!!
This is really sweet.
What a beautiful and sweet, sweet post.
we are so so going to do this!!! Thank you!
Great story. I had the exact same experience with my hubby! And I never wanted to go home either. (But man would I have been in big trouble if I had stayed!)
And those lanterns!!! Love em. Can’t wait to make some of those tonight with my boys. Thanks!
Awww! How sweet! I love what you did with these. How fun!
lovelovelove this idea!
This is so super sweet. I love it. The more things change…
wow, these look brilliant! it’s not really pumpkin season down this side of the world (New Zealand) so this is a sweet alternative
oh and the – I always wished that the moment wouldn’t end… that I could stay, instead of having to go home – I totally remember that feeling. Not having to say goodbye was one of my fave things about getting married~
That last pic is just too adorable for words!!
Very sweet Stefani! Love those connections!
A glowing little post! Happy Halloween to you and your loves. And thank you for the inspiration…we’ll be making some of these soon.
Gorgeous, Stefani! Really, really gorgeous.
found my way from Molly’s blog. these are absolutely adorable! my lil’ one would love this