Candle Tips for Fireplace Candelabra
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Every fireplace candelabra needs candles, of course. But candles in your fireplace candelabra provide more than flickering flames; they provide color, visual interest, mood, aroma, and drama to your room. These candle decorating tips add style and charm to your fireplace candelabra.

• Don't get in a rut and use the same style of candle every time. Try pillars, spherical candles, and tapers. Votive candles and tea lights will work, too, with those fireplace candelabra that don't have candle pins in the candle cups.
   
• Mix the heights of your candles, especially the pillars. You get more of a "decorator" look for your fireplace candelabra that way.
   
• Try mixing colors, too. Use some candles that are the neutral color in the room and others that are one of your accent colors.
   
• Get adventuresome with scented candles in your fireplace candelabra. Try different scents to set a mood or match the season.
   
• Let the candles in your fireplace candelabra set a holiday mood: Red, white, and blue for July 4^th; the hues of autumn leaves for Thanksgiving; or orange and black for Halloween. For Easter, egg-shaped candles either in traditional white or speckled brown, or the more elaborately decorated Easter candle-eggs are a simple way to set the mood for springtime.
   
• And don't, for goodness sakes, save those fireplace candelabra candles only for company! Treat yourself and your family to their enchanting glow. After all, you're worth it!