5 Clever Candle Decorations

Protect Your Pillars

Placing each candle in a glass vase keeps flames from burning too quickly (protecting them from any breezes). Plus, this display keeps flames safely contained from guests, children, and pets.

Go Nuts

Use holiday items that you've already purchased to create a natural dining-room table decoration. Try placing votive holders in a curving line down the center of the table. Then tuck in sprigs of greenery and scatter nuts along the arrangement.

Mirror Magic

Mirrors aren't just for hanging. When you place a framed dressing mirror on the table and top it with candles and floral arrangements, it creates a dramatic reflection and protects your heirloom furniture.

Pretty and Personalized

Handmade presents add a unique touch to the gift-giving season. Create your own personalized candles using heavy-stock paper, glue, and holiday ribbon.

Glowing Greetings

Transform everyday household items into a welcoming outdoor candlescape. Here, a plant stand doubles as a tall candelabra, with flames and flowers confined in small, inexpensive fishbowls.