this was the very STILL inspired centerpiece of our christmas eve dinner. we tried a five course, french-style meal, and it accomplished what a french meal is designed to accomplish–good food, and, almost more importantly, good conversation. two kids left their electronics in their rooms, in exchange for reminiscences and wisdom from their grandma. our high schooler got to weigh in on contemporary politics. and all night a fire burned in the fireplace. not every christmas is this good. but this was an especially good one.

christmas table centerpiece