I like the idea for it on the table, but I think this one's too big, too, looking at the proportion of it compared with the table. Cozy seating area, tho!

Pretty room, from what I can see! Sorry, but I don't care for the glass hurricane. Glass on glass - No weight or visual interest.

I think you need to bring in something with texture. No glass, not wood - unless it has visual appeal (burled wood, leather, for examples). A painted piece (ex: box, tray). Something made of stone, horn, snake skin - something natural on top of that.

Another idea is a rectangular woven tray - if you want candles on table, are you actually going to use them? If not, I would find something else. Glass or wood could be brought in on top of the woven tray. But, to me, there needs to be a break between the wood/glass table and any wood/glass on top of the table.

I agree on every comment listed above, LOL. I think the hurricane is too tall, and the glass on glass makes it almost disappear. I also agree with allison about the candles... I struggle with candles because they are such a pretty accent and they come in so many colors, but I *never* light candles, so I don't like to use them as decor because I think it's weird to have a candle sitting there not lit. Anyway, back to your room, I think I would like to see a grouping of things on the table that are different heights.

Allison: I think you hit the nail on the head about what else was bothering me: glass on glass. I had it there in the fall with a bittersweet wreath around it, and at Christmas with a red berry wreath, but when the season ended, I kept it there without anything else. And, this hurricane actually looks bigger IRL than in the picture, so it goes back, pammyfay and allison. Thanks.

We do light candles, sashasmommy, but, believe me, I have an embarrassing number of them elsewhere in the room, and can do without them here.

I really struggle with what to put here. Because it's glass, I clean it at least every other day so I don't like a lot of stuff I have to remove.

Thanks for the feedback. I'd adore any specific suggestions or inspiration pictures.
Dee

I agree with everyone before I read the comments. The glass on glass is no good.
Gayle

I like the size not the glass on glass.
Oh and your space is really pretty! Love that rug.
~boxer

Here is a crazy thought....how about a gorgeous coffee table book or three? Large ones on interesting subjects to stack casually in the center.

I don't think it is too big, but I agree with the comments about glass on glass - it probably looks bigger because there is no delineation, unlike when you had it surrounded by the wreath.

I would put a lovely low tureen or other pot with a plant or an orchid (real or faux, depends on where you fall in THAT discussion, LOL) and leave it at that. The point of having a glass-topped table is so that it feels less heavy, more open, and allows people to see through it. Pile a bunch of stuff on it and you have defeated the purpose. I think a plant of some kind will soften the look, bring a little color there, and still allow the open feel of the glass. Plus, only one thing to move when you clean the table. Form follows function!

Lovely room!

My first thought was a bigger candle. It looks like you have a 3x6. Maybe a 5x8 if it will fit? A darker color candle may give it more oomph too.
You mentioned you had wreaths for the season. What do you think of something inside the hurricane? Not necessarily the fallish look shown....

I can see a tea set or a hot chocolate pot set on the table.

Here is a link that might be useful: hot chocolate pot sets

I have that same exact PB hurricane...and yes, the next size up is HUGE, and I also have a green candle in it that looks the same size as yours.
So, I like it fine!!
But I'm not crazy about the glass on glass look but the think the size is just right. I hate dinky accessories.

Such a pretty room--can't wait to see what you decide!!

I love the room!! Since the photo is looking down at the hurricane, it probably does look larger in real life!! I don't have any advice; I just wanted to tell you how much I love your room!

Count me in as another in love with your room. Is that marble in the fireplace surround? I love the rug, it is a beauty! :)

Thank you Loribee, boxerpups, deedee, and Computermom for the compliments on the room. I don't like to post pictures of my rooms because we have dark woodwork, and that's kind of anathema here. (I love that word, and don't often get to use it!) And deedee, I did have some berries wrapped around the candles in my lanterns and liked them. I'm going to try that too.

Igloochic: I've had books there, and didn't like dusting them from the amount of dirt dragged in by my two aussies. But I have a couple downstairs I'm going to hunt up to see how they look.

Les: Yes, I love orchids, and may do that.

Suero: I used to really covet a chocolate set. Thanks for the suggestion.

Thanks bumblebeez and gayle for your input.

I spent the afternoon shopping my house, and tried a bunch of different things I had. I'm kind of like a magpie; I like shiny things with glass and pottery. I'm missing the texture thing.

But, thanks, allison, for your idea about the natural. The funeral thread reminded me I had a lovely piece of driftwood in a pot from my FIL's funderal 24 years ago. I'm going to use it in place of the horn you suggested, if I can get everything together.

Thanks, all!

Dee

Thanks, boopadaboo. I missed yours as I was posting. Yes, it is marble. The flatweave Jaipur rug was an overstock deal. Tuesday_2008 has the same rug, but, despite my prodding, has never posted hers on here.
Dee