| 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. |  |
 | 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. |
| I really like grouping unlike colors of candles, as long as they are the same shape (pillars with pillars, candlesticks with candlesticks). Mixing them, especially when grouped on a tray is just kind of . . . unexpected. |  |
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i love the look of the candles as a runner on the dining room table. i always use candles when i decorate for a dinner, but never exclusively. and now i’m wondering why! i smell a cooking club tablescape! and it fits perfectly into the theme i’m considering. as always, thanks, kb.