How to Make a Candle Center Piece

Lighting is everything. It can affect the way you feel and the way you look. Did you know that you can change the mood of an entire room with a flick of a switch or the strike of the match which brings me to these wonderful decorating tools. Candles, and as you can see I’ve got several different heights of pillar candles and I’ve got taper candles and when they’re grouped together, they can make a beautiful centerpiece which is what I’m going to make for you here today. I’ve got a cake plate that I’ve got out of my kitchen cabinet and I’m going to take a wreath that I’ve used several times before, this is definitely a great way to recycle and I’m going to place it right on top of the cake plate like that. Then another quick trick is I’m going to take my candles and you’re going to want to think in odd numbers. So I’m going to use three instead of four, five instead of six. I’m going to place these like this. I want some more height so I’m going to cheat just a little bit. I’ve got these great little silver votive candle holders and I’m going to take one and put it right here, put one candle like that, place centered and I’m going to take this other one here and place it like this. Now look, I’ve created three different heights and it’s a lot less expensive to buy the smaller shorter candles and do this in the end. Then to cover that, I’m going to use this wonderful Spanish moss and then I’m going to add these wonderful little berries that are dried and again, I’m kind of in a monochromatic theme but I’m sticking to a real earthy nest look and then I’ve these wonderful eggs. Just something happen to have around and the idea is use what you have. Isn’t that great? It’s fabulous looking and you can recycle it and do it over and over again. Before you go to light your candles, it’s always important to remember to trim your wick at least to half an inch down. That way, you won't have any of the carbon rising and it won't smoke. The next time you want to add ambience and atmosphere to your room, think candles. I’m Molly B. Change your home, change your life.