Wire Cage Revamp and Hair Accessories

Totally inspired by the whimsical decor (especially the centerpieces made of tomato cages) by MayDae, I gathered up twine, burlap, potpourri, old candleholders and a wire cage found on clearance to make my version.

First, I wrapped a glass candleholder with black jute twine and used it to elevate the wider brown candleholder inside the cage.  After a layer of dried moss, I filled in the base of the candlesticks with potpourri.  The wire cage is finished off with twine wrapped the long way around it, two burlap flowers and a ribbon at the top.

A close-up of one of the burlap flowers I made...

some have loops of twine to added to the back like the flower above.   

I made massive amount of flowers with whatever fabric scraps I had - 

here's a great tutorial from Made By The Mama Monster. 

More of the dried moss and potpourri fill this apothecary jar.

And I repurposed my favorite wooden pears yet again by using them in place of candles on this rustic 75% off clearance piece from Target.  The twine was already wrapped around it and fits in perfectly with everything else! 

More of the black jute twine around the top of a lamp shade...

and around the base along with fabric rosettes made from an old wool sweater.

Finally, a bunch of hair accessories I made from fabric rosettes and faux flowers attached to headbands and barrettes.  My toddler, who insists on playing with anything I'm working on, helped me out by modeling some of the accessories.  Shh, don't tell his dad I took pictures of him wearing all of this girlie stuff!