Floating candles come in all shapes, sizes, colors and scents. Their variety makes them the perfect choice for centerpieces and celebrations, but floating candles aren’t just for holidays, and they can add a sense of fun to any area of the house. How can you spice up your floating candle routine?Change the Bowl
For some cool bowls, vases and shallow plates that can showcase your candles, check out Recycled Glassworks. Or, change the bowl to a martini glass, like the ones at Novica. You don’t have to go online to find unique ideas, however. Scour your local garage sales, thrift stores, and flea markets for unique and interesting places to put water and candles. Bowls, vases, and containers don’t have to match, as long as their grouped by color, style or material. In fact, the more eclectic your collection, the more charming the final look will be.
Change the Water
Who says that the candles have to float alone in clear water? Adding accents to the water, or even coloring the water, will add a special touch to even the most boring candles. For an elegant look, add exotic flowers or jewels to the arrangement of candles. Save on Crafts has vase jewels in every color and size. And don’t forget that you can decorate around the bowl to add interest. For example, take white candles, and add them to a bowl filled with red colored water. Then, sprinkle blue star confetti on the tops of the candles, and place the whole thing on a patriotic placemat. The start of your 4th of July decorations!
Change the Environment
Although these candles are made to float, many can be used without water. Pierce them with toothpicks and add to Styrofoam bases to create “scenes.” Add animals from Floating Critters and a toy barn or tractor to a piece of hay-covered burlap for a farmer boy’s party. Or make a big “leaf” and add flowers and butterflies for a nature scene. And who says floating candles have to stay in the dining room? Use scented ones in the bathroom instead of spray. Add “fruit” to your kitchen décor that won’t spoil.
Change Your Perspective
See floating candles in a brand new way. Look around your house and picture where you could add a display of scent and flame. With a little effort and your unique sense of style, you, too, can brighten your house with candlelight.
