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| If you're decorating on a budget - and who isn't | | | | Globe Candles |
| these days - candles are the perfect inexpensive | | | | The round shape of globe candles can add the |
| accessory to add warmth, comfort, and elegance to | | | | perfect touch of elegance to your home decor. They |
| your home. If you haven't shopped for candles lately, | | | | are available in a wide variety of colors to |
| you may be surprised at the variety of types of | | | | complement your decorating scheme, and are often |
| candles that are available. Here's just a sampling: | | | | lightly scented to add a fresh or warm ambiance to |
| Taper Candles | | | | your room. |
| Taper candles are the traditional candles that fit in | | | | Pillar Candles |
| candlestick holders and add a touch of romance or | | | | As their name implies, pillar candles are chunky |
| elegance to the dinner table. They're perfect for | | | | columns - candles that are the perfect inexpensive |
| weddings, as taper candles come in a wide variety of | | | | home accessory. Because the come in any number |
| colors that complement autumn, spring, and summer | | | | of varying heights, pillar candles are perfect for |
| weddings. Although taper candles come in a variety | | | | arranging in sets. Remember to always use three or |
| of lengths, the standard length is 12 inches. When | | | | five candles when creating a pillar candle setting, as |
| shopping for taper candles, look for those that are | | | | the odd number draws the eye's attention and is |
| fragrance free, smokeless, and dripless. You don't | | | | aesthetically pleasing. |
| want the scent of the candles to overwhelm your | | | | Floating Candles |
| dinner guests' palates, and you certainly don't want | | | | If you have a pool, consider incorporating floating |
| wax puddles on your good table linens! | | | | candles into your party decorations. At night, the light |
| Votive Candles | | | | on the water has a dazzling effect - one that will help |
| Votive candles are wonderfully diverse. Once | | | | make your party memorable. Whether you're serving |
| associated only with churches, today votive candles | | | | appetizers or dinner outdoors, or whether your dining |
| are a wonderful accent to the home. When placed in | | | | room overlooks the backyard, floating candles will |
| votive candleholders, you don't have to worry about | | | | capture the attention and imagination of your guests. |
| wax drips and spills. Because of their small size, more | | | | Tin Candles |
| is always better. Place a dozen around your bathtub | | | | If you work involves traveling, you no doubt tire of |
| and enjoy the luxurious feeling of a relaxing bath by | | | | sterile hotel rooms. Travel candles come in tins with |
| candlelight. Line them up in varying heights on your | | | | covers, and allow you to take a bit of home with |
| fireplace mantle to add a warm glow to your living | | | | you on the road. Tin candles come in a variety of |
| room. Votive candles come in a wide variety of | | | | scents - from avocado and vanilla to green tea and |
| scents, so you can control the mood of your room. | | | | ginger - and in a small size that's easy to tuck into |
| Go for the strong scent of magnolias in the | | | | your suitcase or overnight bag. |
| summertime, and the cozy scent of vanilla in the | | | | |