Candles are a great way to set the mood and of course curb down the need to rely on electricity use but the thing is that they may be too “small” if you think about the traditional ones we find in the market. However, Anki Gneib has come up with something new, giant-sized if you may, with the Holy Candlesticks, something that could be an ideal alternative for people wanting to make use of alternative lighting that can at the same time provide subtle ambiance.

The giant candlesticks come in solid wooden pieces, designed in classical shapes and available in Swedish colors or natural finishes. Giant Holy is made to embrace and celebrate the importance of candle light illumination in the especially long, dark nordic winters.

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Giant Holy Candlesticks

If you found the IKEA MJÖNÄS Tealight too pedestrian (for a lack of better word), then you will love the CandleStacks, designed by British designer/silversmith Victoria Delany. The collection is a contemporary take on the traditional candles and is a unique juxtaposition of the new and the old. Unveiled first at the recently held e London Design Festival, the candle collection is available in a number of color combinations.
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Victorian Styled Modern CandleStacks

Only in IKEA can you enjoy Scandinavian design at negligible price tags! Don’t believe us? Then do check out the MJÖNÄS Tealight holder, which is selling on the IKEA website for a mere $2.99. The candle holders are made from mouth-blown glass, making each piece unique. Available in a vibrant color palette, the MJÖNÄS Tealights will look good in any decor.

IKEA MJÖNÄS Tealight Holder

Dual Intensity Window Candle With LED

Hold up, here are some more ambiance-rendering candles for you. They are the Prismate Big-18 LED candles, a keen alternative to the usual flame-bearing candles we see in the market. They are actually over-sized torches that can set the mood for people seeking better respite in their homes.

Each candle comes equipped with a built-in bulb which can be operated using remote control. They are available in 12 different colors which will be reflected once turned on. These LED candles are not only cool for controlling home ambiance, they are safe to use and are long lasting.

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Illuminating Prismate Big-18 LED Candles

The Moon Drop Rechargeable Tealight Sets are a nifty thing to have around the house. Apart from adding decorative value, it is also easy to maintain. The Moon Drop Rechargeable Tealight Sets are equipped with a photo light sensor and turn themselves on at dusk and off at dawn  and are also powered by rechargeable batteries. It can cast a flickering glow for over 150 hours without needing recharged and be purchased from Pure Modern for $23.00.

The Moon Drop Rechargeable Tealight Sets

Muuto Match Tea Light Holder brings the the fun in functionality and the lighting accessories are a must have. Selling for $22.50 on Huset, the tealight candle is available in shades of Blue, Purple or Green and measures 3.15″, Ø 2.3″. Don’t be fooled by the rather simple design since a lot of care has been taken to ensure that you don’t end up with burnt fingers. The tealight candle features a vent where the lit match securely travels down to the tealight and the vent also emphasizes on the flickering flame for added aesthetics.

The Muuto Match Tea Light Holder

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Christmas Buys: IKEA KALLT Light Sticks

Here is an ingenious design from Patrick de Glo de Besses. He has come up with a cool stackable candelabra idea called the Funambule which makes of a bottle as a base along with several branched arms.

The arms on the Funambule connect to form a custom candelabra that is as large or small as the user wants. The Funambule can hold between one and 25 candles in a variety of personalized forms.

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The Funambule Stackable Candelabras

TRÅDIG is the perfect candlestick to buy during the holidays since its bright, funky and very functional. Selling for $7.99 a piece on IKEA, this affordable candlestick has ben designed by Ehlén Johansson who uses steel with an epoxy/polyester powder coating.

IKEA TRÅDIG Candlestick Perfect For Holidays

IKEA SNÖVITA Block Candles

Get into the holiday spirit early this year by getting the festive and cutely designed SNÖVITA candles. Available online from IKEA for $2.99, the candle has cute designs on its glass exterior and a burning time of 30 hours.
Product description & measurementsCandlecup: Glass, PaintCandle: Paraffin/vegetable wax
Product dimensionsHeight: 3 ¼ “Burning time: 30

IKEA SNÖVITA Candles

Halloween may be long gone but you can still have spooky fun. Float some candles in the air and create the perfect eerie atmosphere.

“The key here is to find the center of gravity of your candle so that you know where you can hang it from. Here I’m holding the candle between two fingers to see if it settles correctly You can also try balancing it on a finger. Now make a mark just slightly above this point. I’m doing this test on a new candle, but I’d recommend letting the candle burn until the flame “settles” inside the candle before doing this. The candle will be burning a little slower here and give you a bit more burn time in the end”.

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DIY: Floating Candles

IKEA TINDRA MYS Scented Block Candle Set

Breast Cancer is a harsh reality and something we women need to be alert about. Fortunately this cause has been pushed on the frontlines in the last decade and hence everyone tries to do their bit. If you buy the Yankee Candle® Special Edition Fresh Cut Roses Medium Classic Candle Jar from Bed, Bath and Beyond then Yankee Candle will donate $1.00 from the sale of the jar candle to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Yankee Candle® Special Edition Fresh Cut Roses Medium Classic Candle Jar

Finnish sculptor Harri Koskinen is the brain behind these exquisite lanterns/ candleholders. The beauty of the lanterns lies in their simplicity and they are available in soothing shades like grey, white or clear. Order it from Nova68.com for 345.00.

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Koskinen Lanterns

There are some homes that go all out each Christmas and this includes changing some stuff ranging from paintings, rugs and even seat covers. Normally, the season entices most people to change these to the Christmas themed designs to get the household and the people who may be visiting into the holiday mood.

Among the things people change:

1. Table Cloths
2. Seat Covers
3. Vases
4. Bed Sheets
5. Drapes
6. Rugs
7. Mattings
8. Candle holders/ Candles

This is a common thing we may seen in homes that are emphatic about the holidays. Some would go as far as installing Christmas lights although the decline of turning towards the use of these lights started out last year due to a call of more conservative practices as far as Christmas lighting is concerned.

So while others are looking at brighter homes, you can do so with home-based themes that provide your home with a total overhaul in looks. Make the season festive with these facelift of Christmas ornaments through covers, drapes, table cloths and seatcovers. It only comes once a year.

Bringing Out the Christmas Decors