Wax On. Wax Off. Candle Lamps for Decorating & Romance

"Wax on. Wax off." Mr. Miagi (Karate Kid) might have had something there. . . Candles are an inexpensive way to enhance your table décor. They introduce color without making a commitment. They also add drama to your atmosphere, turning a gathering into a celebration, or a quiet evening alone into a mysterious and romantic experience. Candles are a great addition to your dinner table. They show off the beauty of your food and table settings, showcasing them almost like works of art. Shadows can be a beautiful addition to a room. In addition, candles double your decorating efforts by accentuating what you already have on display and shrouding what you don't want noticed with shadows and mystery. In selecting colors for the candles, you can go with monochromatic scheme, such as using blue candles in a blue room. But it's more visually interesting to pick up an accent color found in accessories. Even more interesting is to add punches of color not found in the room, for example, showcasing a neutral room with red candles. Candle lamps are an excellent resource as you can get a plain lampshade or decorative one.

Though you may select unscented candles for your dinner table, scented candles used elsewhere can provide other benefits. Depending on the fragrance, they can be relaxing, energizing, or romantic; they can also create memories. Smell is a very important part of the whole celebrating experience as well as in everyday living. Below are some of my favorite picks. A candle lamp at each place setting with perhaps a bouquet of flowers in the middle of the table is a beautiful and awesome display, especially in evening lighting. In addition, these candles make great favors.

Butterfly Design Candle Lamp Favors

Light the way for a very special day with these pretty butterfly design candle
lamp favors These shimmering butterfly design candle lamp favors are sure to
brighten your guests ... more info.

Cross Design Candle Lamp Favors

Let the true spirit of the day shine through with these cross design candle lamps as your religious occasion favors Religious occasion favors give your guests a lasting reminder of just how ... more info.

Heart Candle Lamp Favors

Hearts and the room will be aglow with these heart design candle lamps as your event favors Sure to add warmth and cheer to any love-filled occasion, these decorative and useful candle lamp favors ... more info.

LOVE Design Candle Lamp Favors

Give your guests an especially warm greeting with these LOVE design candle lamps as your event favors There will be no chance that your family and friends won ... more info.

Inexpensive Favors for those Mint to Be : )

"Mint" To Be Together Labels
Declare to guests that the two of you are "mint" to be together with these creative and contemporary labels. They fit just right on top of our silver favor tins. Fill the tins with mints and ... more info.

"Perfect Pair" Candles

Just like the bride and groom, these darling little candles make the "perfect pair". As realistic as if they just fell from the tree, each candle is carefully designed to look just like a miniature ... more info.

Beveled Candle Vessels ... Great for a Centerpiece!

I love Illuminations! They have some beautiful candles, holders, and decorative pieces. Great for a party, wedding or the home. For instance; these crystalline vessels, hand-blown in Poland, are topped with a beveled rim, angled outward to splendidly amplify the dancing flames within. Crafted with thick, light-catching glass walls, the sparkling cylinders encourage creative compositions. Submerge our realistic acrylic Ice, add holiday objets d'art or seasonal floral sprays, and top with premium floating candles in rich, vibrant hues.

Hand-blown and shaped in a captivating swirl, our glass trees are created with a core of emerald glass embedded with molten gold accents, and covered with a luminous exterior of clear glass. Place them inside our clear cylinders or arrange elegant, candlelit groupings atop a mantel or buffet.

Elegant Trees and Beveled Glass Set includes: 1 each Large and Small Beveled Glass Cylinders, 1 Beveled Glass Votive Cup, 1 Large Glass Tree, 2 Medium Glass Trees, 1 Small Glass Tree, 2 Ice Scatters and 2 Sets of 6 Mini Hunter Green Floaters.

Personalized Three Kings Christmas Candle... Great as a Centerpiece

Looking for a table centerpiece that's different... this is the one. The Three Kings Christmas Candle. Pretty, personalized, holiday themed . . . simple yet elegant. Spread some holly or evergreen around the bottom and you have a beautiful centerpiece that is eye catching.

Personalized Three Kings Christmas Candle

Includes one 3"x 6" candle personalized with up to 45 letters and spaces.

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Holiday Candles as a Focal Point for Your Holiday Centerpieces

This month I am going to try to find some of the most unique items available on the net for your holiday or Christmas themed wedding. Starting with using candles as centerpieces. Candles are the focal point and can be beautiful and affordable; just add some table mirrors; greenery (a wreath, holly off of a tree); angels hair or throw some glitter on the table. It is surprising just how creative you can be! This Spode Christmas Tree Candle lamp is my favorite!

Spode Christmas Tree Candle Lamp - 40CTR625

Candle Lamp by Spode The Story of Spode Christmas Tree In 1938 Harold Holdway a young designer on Spode s England office was asked to design a Christmas pattern for the American market But he had never seen a decorated Christmas tree In his first sketch the presents were suspended from the branches in Wouldn t that cause them to droop? in he wondered He amended his sketch when told the American tradition was to place gifts under the tree Holdway used another Christmas icon on a most delightful way adorning the top of the tree with jolly St Nick We find his design both unique and charming as do Spode Christmas Tree lovers the world over Loved for its nostalgia and warm recollections of Christmases past Christmas Tree has been an integral part of holiday celebrations since its introduction in 1938 Each season sees wonderful new introductions for collectors both old and new and the extensive range now includes dinnerware serveware and bakeware as well as accessories giftware glass barware and wood items Since its humble beginnings over 65 years ago Spode s world famous Christmas Tree has added a distinctive charm to every table Celebrating traditions and created memories to cherish Make it specialmake it Spode Care and Keeping Spode Christmas Tree is made on a base of fine earthenware called Imperial ware and as such is exceptionally strong and hard to break The easy care of Imperialware makes if ideal for the busy holiday season It is also more resistant to chipping than standard earthenware

Another favorite:

Christmas Tree Candles

Classic holiday decor for the table or mantel. Sets of three.
Beautifully crafted and detailed, these fancy candles work wonderfully as seasonal decor even when they're not in use. Their varied heights add interest in any setting. Unscented. Set of three includes two 8 1/2 " candles and one 5 1/2 " as shown. Available to ship through January 31.

These are affordable, non denominational and reflect the
December season.

Want something whimsical? I love the snowman and tree:

Snowman and Christmas Tree Candles

Use these two Christmas candles to make your season bright! A snowman (6 3/4 inch high) and a Christmas tree (7 inch high) have a touch of
glitter for a sparkly finish.

And the ever popular Hurricane lamp is again, affordable and pretty when lit!

Christmas Tree Fine China 9.5" Hurricane Candle with 5" Pillar Candle

Small Parcel:Usually ships in 3 to 5 days The Spode Christmas Tree collection is one of the most well-known in the world. There's no better way to welcome the holiday season than with Josiah Spode's timeless, precision
crafted Imperialware. The enchantment of the holidays is captured by bauble-laden evergreens topped with a jolly Santa Claus figurine and mounds of Christmas gifts. Features: *Gold-rimmed *Original Spode design Specifications: *Material: Glass *Cleaning and Care: Handwashing is highly recommended

Cedar Pillars (Candles) Greata for a Holiday Centerpiece

Cedar Ornament Large Pillar with optional tapers

Real Cedar and Red Ornaments give a traditional look for the Christmas Season Candle measures ... more info.

Cedar Ornament Medium Pillar

Real Cedar and Red Ornaments give a traditional look for the Christmas Season Candle measures ... more info.

Cedar Ornament Small Candle Favor

Real Cedar and Red Ornaments give a traditional look for the Christmas Season Candle measures ... more info.

Cedar Ornament Wax Lantern

Real Cedar and Red Ornaments give a traditional look for the Christmas Season Perfect for a ... more info.

Beautiful, Affordable Beach Garden Centerpiece

Looking for a VERY unique centerpiece for your beach themed wedding? This is it. AND, it's affordable. What better centerpiece than shells and candles. I love this! And, it makes a nice gift for some lucky guest at your table!

Beaches Candle & Rock Garden ONLY $24.99! A sophisticated centerpiece for a dinner or buffet table. The antique bronze finish wrought iron tray has a champagne bubble glass tray. The included pearlized candles coordinate with the seashells and sand.

Thanksgiving Apple Centerpiece Ideas

Never thought I would actually see candles good enough to eat : ) Aren't these a beauty? These would make a great centerpiece for your fall or Thanksgiving wedding. They can be used in a basket, bowl , or as an accessory to an existing centerpiece you have. Tip: If you have a table of 10 guests, you could put 10 apples in a decorative bowl (or basket) and let each guest take one home. You can choose to light or not light them.

Apple Candle - Red These apple fruit candles are so real it's just like biting into a ripe and crunchy red apple but there is no juice to drip down your chin. These beautiful realistic apple candles look like they’ve just been plucked from the orchard.

Last Minute Halloween Table Centerpieces

Illuminations... the place to get great table centerpieces for your event. Look now ... everything for Halloween is on sale!

Two Hearts Unity Candle Set...

Two Hearts Candle Set. Includes 3"x 9" unity candle , two 6" dripless taper candles and stand , and two 3"x 6" gift candles .

A traditional design gets a touch of whimsy with two floating hearts dancing above your names and wedding date. Includes 3"x 9" unity candle, two 6" dripless taper candles and stand, and two 3"x 6" gift candles. You can specify white or ivory candles, silver or gold accessories, ink colors, name, and wedding date.

Halloween Table Centerpieces and Fall Table Centerpieces

Looking for a great fall or Halloween themed table centerpiece for your celebration? Can't go wrong with the candles, candle holders and bowls at Illuminations. They offer wonderful candle holders, bowls, candles and wrought iron pieces that will blow your mind. The quality is wonderful and so are the prices. They are great go look at - and make a nice centerpiece gift for someone at the table! Fortunately, they also offer non-generic holiday candles and pieces as well. Worth checking them out!