Clustering Candles

Almost anything is more visually-interesting when grouped together.  Even the seemingly boring or unimportant item gains respect when put in a formal grouping.  Take for example the humble candlestick.  One or two is nice, but in a group they have more impact.  Group them on a tray or even on an elevated cake stand.  Here I used all glass candlestick holders and candles in various similar shades. DSC 9772 205x300 Clustering Candles


Candles on Mirror Clustering Candles You could also group candlesticks on a mirror – the reflectivity makes it all the more magical.  Use a candle grouping on a mirror as a runner on your dining room table.  Here’s a pretty example from Real Simple.


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Dressing Your Mantel

mantel3 Dressing Your Mantel The mantel over your fireplace is a great place to create a focal point, display beloved items, and show your personality.  The mantel itself can hold objects of all kinds:  candlesticks, crystal, books, pottery, collections.  Little children can’t reach, so put out your favorite breakables. If you don’t have a fireplace, you can use a large shelf or even the top of a long console table to create your “mantelscape.”   Here are a few ideas to help inspire a new look for your mantel.


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