Cheap and cheerful and really effective if you get the look right… candles are the perfect pick-me-up during the recession!  Studies show we are spending more time in rather than going out of an evening, to save money. 

Set a relaxing, romantic mood in your home with an attractive candle display.  Don’t be afraid to experiment- the images below from Decor8 provide plenty of inspiration.  Have fun!

above: Orange and cinnamon scented candle bowl, £11, Coco Målé      Scented wax is carefully handpoured over a layer of pot pourri in a solid glass orb.

above:  Marrakech Hurricane Holder, £17 Coco Målé    

above: displays by Decor8

above: Gorgeous Helen candle holders by Anke and Katrin are designed in fragile white parchment with cute prints. The set contains three different shades and all you have to do is roll them up, place a candle in a wine glass and cover it with the lampshades.   

Now I know this isn’t a candle but how cute is it!  Just perfect in the bedroom on your dressing table…

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