Mix yellow, green, and orange votive candles for a citrus theme for summer parties, weddings, and other events.  Citrus themes are fun, popular, and can actually be very inexpensive.  For centerpieces, fill clear vases with fresh oranges, lemons, and limes.  This will not only be beautiful, but it will fill the room with a fresh citrus smell.  Place yellow, green, and orange votive candles around the vases to add even more color.  A citrus theme is just perfect for summer!

Votive candles are wonderful because they are long burning, but the clean up can be time consuming and messy.  Who really wants to spend their time scraping melted wax out of candle holders?  Well, there is a way to avoid this painful process.  Simply place the candle holders in the freezer for a few hours.  The wax will freeze and shrink just enough to pop right out of the holder.  Rinse away any residue, and the candle holders are ready to go again.

Clear hurricane candle holders showcase a stylish design, while maintaining everyday functionality.  These beautiful holders can be used to hold votive candles, tealight candles, and even small floating candles.  Clear hurricane candle holders measure 2 3/8″ in diameter and 2 3/8″ in width, so they are the perfect size for almost any purpose.  Clear hurricane candle holders will look great on a dining table, accent shelf, around a bath tub, or just about anywhere.

Frosted square candle holders can be used everyday or just for special events.  The square shape gives them a modern edge, while the frosted finish makes them very elegant.  Frosted square candle holders are suitable for use with standard tealight candles, extended burn tealight candles, and votive candles.  The clear square candle holders have been very popular, and the frosted square holders are expected to be just as popular.

We are in the middle of the summer season and are enjoying the warm weather.  It is the perfect time of year for outdoor parties and events.  Citronella tealight candles can be burned just how they come, in a clear plastic cup, or they can be burned in glass candle holders.  Many people use taller votive candle holders for outdoor events to make sure the candles stay lit if there is a breeze.  Be prepared for outdoor events with citronella tealight candles to fight off all the pesky bugs that warm weather brings.

Glass pillar hurricane candle lamps are very popular decorative items used in homes, weddings, and other special events.  Glass pillar hurricane candle lamps are the perfect size for 3″x9″ pillar candles.  This particular style is open at both ends and flared in the middle for a modern style.  Extra space between the candle and glass can be filled with small decorative items such as tiny pine cones, coffee beans, decorative rocks, or even colorful fabric.  Glass pillar hurricane candle lamps are ideal for outdoor events because they help shield the candle from the outdoor breeze.

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This DIY memorial candle is a simple project that will mean so much.  This project requires a 3″x6″ pillar candle, vellum paper, a printer, ribbon in two different sizes, and thin double sided tape.  The personalization begins with the wording.  It can be a poem, quote, or any phrase that is meaningful and relevant.  Including a simple graphic can add just the right amount of detail.  Be careful not to overwhelm the design with too many words or graphics.

Print the design onto vellum paper, and then cut the sheet to fit the candle.  Secure in the back with double sided tape.  Wrap the wider ribbon around the top of the vellum, and secure it in the back with double sided tape.  Place the thinner ribbon on top of the wide ribbon and secure in the same manner.  Repeat these steps for the bottom of the candle.  Place the finished candle in a decorative pillar candle holder to complete the look.  Memorial candles are a great way to remember our loved ones.