Alex's Hot Chocolate Station

This was a last minute "extra" Christmas present for Alex, our freshman.  He loves hot chocolate and getting gifts.  I really wanted a set of apothecary jars like this:

But, since one "economically" priced jar runs about $30-40 I had to rethink my plan.  So, my modified apothecary hot chocolate station is made up of three jars from Target, three mismatched large candlesticks, and brushed silver spraypaint.  Unfortunately, I am a fairly impatient person who rarely remembers to stop and take before pictures. So here are the un-illustrated steps:

1. Spray paint candlesticks and jar lids (after a light sanding if you remember...which I did not)
2. Let items dry COMPLETELY (I include this becuase I tend to forget this important step)
3. Carefully glue candlestick base to jars, being mindful to center jars on the candlesticks.
4. Let glue dry COMPLETELY (See above note)
5. Fill your jars and enjoy!

Here is the cost breakdown:

• Jars: $5.97/jar x 3=$17.91
• Candlesticks:          $  6.95
•                               $  5.95
•                               $  4.95
• Spray Paint:            $  2.99

          TOTAL                  $38.75

If you chose to follow this Blog you will come to understand my short set of strengths and even longer set of weaknesses including impatience.  One of the re-occuring themes will be graduation party planning for our eldest son and one of his friends along with funny stories about my escapades with the infant through five year old crowd.  Occassionally you will also be treated to a tirade about graduate school, but this is an area in which I hope to grow more mature this year. 

Enjoy and stop by for some hot chocolate some time!