If you’ve been paying attention to Christmas decor this year, you’ve probably noticed it: brown is having a moment. Chocolate, cocoa, smoky amber glass. It’s warm and cozy, and it feels a little bit collected and a little bit vintage all at once.
So when I spotted these brown glass candle holders with a tree pattern pressed into the glass, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them. This is one of the simplest projects I’ve ever shared. There’s no paint and no tools. It’s really just assembly, and the whole thing comes together in an evening.
[ADD PHOTO 3: straight-on view under the mirror]
What You’ll Need
- Brown glass tree pattern candle holders (5.3″)
- Potted mini cypress artificial trees (9″)
- Battery fairy lights (I used a 12-pack of 10ft, 30 LED strands)
- Gold, brown and red striped dupioni wired ribbon
Everything I used is linked: HERE
Putting It Together
1. Add the lights. Tuck the battery pack down into the bottom of the glass holder, then loosely bunch some of the lights inside the glass. This is the part that makes them special. The light catches all those little pressed trees and makes the brown glass glow.
2. Add the greenery. Nestle a mini cypress tree into each holder, then weave the rest of the lights up through the branches. I let a few strands drift loose above the greenery for that little bit of twinkle.
3. Tie on a bow. Wrap the ribbon around the top of each holder and tie a full bow. Because it’s wired, you can shape the loops and tails however you like. I let the tails hang long and a little loose so they feel relaxed rather than perfect.
4. Group them together. One on its own is sweet, but a whole row is what really makes the impact. I lined mine down my buffet on a cream runner with a navy band, and that bit of navy makes the brown and gold really pop.
Why I Love It
That ribbon is what pulls it all together for me. The red and gold stripes keep it feeling traditional and Christmasy, and the chocolate brown ties right back into the glass. It’s the same rich, classic feeling I love about Christmas plaid, just a little warmer.
And because the lights are battery operated, there are no cords to hide. You can put these on a dresser, a mantel, a dining table or an entry console, anywhere you want a little glow.
Sometimes the prettiest projects are the simplest ones. Brown might be having its moment this year, but I have a feeling these will be coming out of the Christmas bins for a long time.
Shop the Chocolate Brown Christmas Twinkle: HERE
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