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Decorating Outdoors With Candles

Using candles outdoors may not be something that you have imagined. Which is why, I have put together some of the best ways in which you can use candles outdoors. The ideas I have put together will make any outdoor setting more appealing and eye-catching.

Hanging Candles - One of the most dramatic ways to incorporate candles into the outdoors is by placing them in a hanging candle holder. These types of holders can be found in a variety of designs, colors, and materials. If you're looking for a great way to place candles in your yard, this is one of the most effective.

Candle Stands - This is a great way to add variety and light to many different areas at once. You can find candle stands in metal and wood in various heights. If you're looking for a unique way to add light to a porch or sitting area, this is one idea that you should definitely consider.

Floating Candles - Floating candles are a great way to add light and dimension to any sitting area. They can be placed in a large bowl or container that you can then place on tables throughout your yard.

Votive Candles - If you have a table in your outdoor sitting area, you may want to consider how a simple row of votive candles can change the look of the space. Simply place your candles on glass or mirror bases along the length of your table. This is an effective way to bring light to what would typically be a dark area.

Luminaries - Luminaries can be found in a wide array of styles and designs which will complicate any outdoor setting. Luminaries also make great pathway markers, if you are hosting a party.

Standing Lanterns - Placing standing lanterns around your sitting area or table is an effective way to create ambience. They look great and provide a unique look to any outdoor area.

Driftwood - Creating a candle holder out of driftwood provides you with a unique, natural look. This would make a great addition to any patio or porch. The best type of candles to use in a holder like this would be tea lights placed in glass holders that will not interfere with the natural beauty of the wood.

Glass Candle Lanterns - While these types of candle holders can be hung from trees, they also can be used to make a statement on any table or wall in your yard. These types of holders can be found in a wide range of sizes, colors, and designs that will add a dramatic look to your yard.
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Using Candles for Spring Decorating

The glow of candlelight is reminiscent of Christmas and winter, but they can also brighten up your spring décor. If your winter candles are scented with gingerbread and pine then set them aside until next year. You can use unscented candles any time of the year. Another option is to purchase candles with scents of lilac, fresh rain, and vanilla while you put your winter candles away.

Step 1

Convert Your Fireplace
Once the spring chill is over, you will not be using your fireplace until the fall, but it can still serve a purpose as a centerpiece. You will need to clean the fireplace then you can set up a candle arrangement in it. Group pillar candles together on candlesticks made of brass, nickel, glass, or silver. If you are looking for extra sparkle, try glass candle cylinders. Another option is candelabra, which are designed specifically for fireplaces. If you want a different backdrop, try a decorative screen.

Step 2

Whimsical Decorations
  • If you want to reuse your winter candles, make candle rings with artificial flowers. You can create rings out of floral wire and artificial spring flowers, including tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and trailing vines. Additionally, place a candle inside a little grapevine wreath with flowers tucked inside. Use the wreath as a centerpiece, and put as many candles as you want inside it.
  • Make a floral arrangement with candles. Pick a basket or ceramic bowl, and put foam inside it. Cut a hole in the center of the foam to make room for a candle in a glass holder. Be sure to use a glass holder to prevent the foam from catching on fire. Fill in the empty spaces with artificial flowers, and vary the arrangement by placing branches of different heights in the arrangement, such as cherry blossoms or pussy willow.
  • Cover your mantel with artificial ivy and vines. Insert blossoms and glass candle holders in various places around the mantel. Use candleholders of different heights and add other touches, like topiaries.
  • Use old plant holders with springtime designs like bunnies, chicks, or florals. After you put a candle in the center, arrange artificial flowers around it for a centerpiece.
  • Wine glasses make an elegant display whether you put them on a table or a shelf. Place a votive candle in each one and scatter grape vines and blossoms around the glasses to create a full look.
  • Pillar candles can be transformed into spring accessories by adorning them with pushpins. You can find pushpins with bunnies, ladybugs, flowers, frogs, and other spring themes at any craft store near you.
  • You can rejuvenate pillar candles for spring with a glue gun and some ribbons. Choose colors that remind you of spring like lilac, green, yellow, and pink. Then wind the ribbon around the candle overlapping it as you go and gluing it around the candle. If you want to mix things up, use different colors to create stripes.
  • If you love growing plants, start grass seeds in tiny pots. Place pillar candles on a stand and arrange the little pots around them. If you want to add more color, try blossoms and decorated Easter eggs.
These colorful arrangements will cheer you up on a rainy day. The next time it rains, you can spend your time indoors, making more of these charming decorations.
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