How to Decorate With Votive Candles
Available in various colors, styles and scents, votive candles provide ambiance to any display or area of the home. Votive candles look right at home among larger candles or as part of a candle arrangement, and can also shine on their own when grouped or placed appropriately. Use votive candles inside your home, in areas such as the entryway, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, or place them outside to create a fun, festive or romantic atmosphere in your garden or outside seating area. Does this Spark an idea?
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Utilize everyday items as candle holders. Find inspiration from objects around you. Consider terracotta pots for outdoor candle decorating or glass tumblers for kitchen placement. Other ideas include placing candles in metal tins and glass jars or placing them on decorative tile or mirrors.
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Place votive candles throughout your home and garden. Use votive candles to light the way along a path or set of stairs. Place votive candles along the length of a dining room table for a romantic and intimate dinner setting. Group votive candles together for a dramatic effect.
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Create seasonal displays. Change the color and scent of your votive candles with the seasons. Use pastel or white colored votive candles with a fresh scent, such as citrus, when decorating in the spring. Change candles to deep hues and warmer scents, such as spice, when fall approaches. Decorate with the colors and scents of each season and holiday in mind, including Fourth of July and Thanksgiving.
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Tips & Warnings
Extinguish candles with a candle snuffer before leaving the room.
Keep candles away from flammable objects.
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