Few things bring life and vitality to a home the way fresh flowers do.
Vary flower types and colours, and create ever-changing seasonal displays, throughout the year.
Combine flowers with the mysterious light of candles, and you have radiant centerpieces illuminating weddings and dining rooms, mantelpieces and bedrooms, sending a romantic message, or matching the colors and themes of your holiday tables.
Add flowers to a candle arrangement, and any celebration's special.
Browse our selection of:
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Flower and candle display stands.
Individually hand forged, these floral candelabra centerpieces have their own special qualities and characteristics, (slight variations in the metal make each piece completely original).
With the durability to last for decades, these one-of-a-kind pieces naturally become family heirlooms, passed down from one generation to the next.
Cheaper, but well-made versions, make great decorations for event, or wedding reception tables.
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Instructions for simple candle and flower arrangements, you can easily do yourself, with flowers from your garden, or local market stall. With pictures, to show you the final result.
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Tips for Cut Flowers
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Cut flower stems diagonally, and place them
in warm water immediately. Leave for at least 2 hours.
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Crush the stem ends of woody-stemmed flowers before placing them in warm water.
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Milky stems "bleed" when cut. Sear these over a candle flame, or other heat source, to seal the pores.
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Wrap fragile-stemmed tulips, and suchlike, in water-absorbing paper, up to the flower heads, before placing them in water.
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Make cut flowers for vases last longer, by dissolving an aspirin in the water. Epsom salts has the same effect.
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Brylane Home Tealight Holder With Flower Vase
Flowers and candlelight in perfect harmony.
Graceful metal curlicues form an elegant tealight stand, with a vase in the middle, and eight votive glasses around the base.
Arrange delicately-colored lilies, roses, and baby's breath in the vase, for an ethereal, bridal centerpiece.
Tulips, anemonies, daffodils, and dahlias make unsurpassed spring arrangements. Perfect for a dining room table.
That "brand-new, never-been-used" look detracts from ironwork.
A rubbed bronze finish ages, and adds essential character, to this 14" tall tealight candle centerpiece. |
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Large Baroque-Style Candle Holder and Flower Pot
Tired of plain, and functional? Reminiscent of the decorative styles of earlier centuries, this candle and flower holder should take your fancy.
Made of Cold Cast Bronze (a mixture of real bronze powder, and cold cast resin), this tall,
impressive piece, will draw the admiring glances of everyone entering the room.
Four ornate arms hold taper candles.
Stick a dainty arrangement of flower buds, lacy flowers and leaves, into the flower pot's small opening, and your centerpiece is ready to take center stage.
Size: 36¼ inches tall. |
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Wrought Iron Amalfi Triple Vase Candleholder
Inspired by travels to Italy, this once-in-a-lifetime candlestick just begs to be shown off, and it's beauty shared.
The hand forged nature of these pieces creates slight variations, making each one totally original, and with it's own individual character.
At 36" high, best as a floor standing centerpiece. Put your choice of filler in the bottom of the three candle glasses, (pebbles, colored glass stones, etc.), and insert
votive or pillar candles. Make a flower arrangement in the centre, (here's an opportunity to display flowers from your own garden). |
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Wrought Iron Siena Vase Candleholder
Another piece of Italian inspiration. In a class by itself, you'll get a lifetime's enjoyment from this centerpiece.
At 19" high, short enough to stand on a table or shelf, (use a table runner to avoid scratches).
Holds 3 taper candles, and a simple bunch of your favourite flowers in the centre. |
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Tall 4-Footed Iron Candle Holder with Central Glass Vase
A sturdy, four-footed metallic frame surrounds a central flower vase, creating a rustic look, and giving your home the atmosphere of a centuries-old farmstead.
Removable pieces, and varied fittings make this a versatile centerpiece.
Create different display styles: insert the 4 votive cups, and enjoy flicker-and-smoke-free candlelight, while you dine alfresco.
Remove the votive cups, stick taper candles into the metal sockets, and you have an indoor centerpiece suitable for any low sideboard, or entrance hall table, (use a table runner to avoid scratches).
The 38" height makes it an imposing floor standing centerpiece too. |
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Floor Standing Iron Multi Candle Holder with Glass Flower Vase
Bring a warm and welcoming glow to a patio or dining room. You can use votive cups for the patio, (ensuring flicker-and-drip-free burning), or stylish tapers in your dining room.
This tall metal candle centerpiece has an iron frame, and stands almost chest-height on 4 decorative feet. Suspended in the middle is a glass vase. Arrange flowers in the glass, light the candles, and
you've conjured up that elegantly worn country look, reminiscent of Provençal-style living, with that perfect blend of the indoors and outdoors.
Size: 16" x 16" x 46" high. |
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Iron and Glass Floral Candle Centerpiece - Medium
This iron-and-glass creation makes it easy to combine fresh flowers and candlelight, even if you're not an expert flower arranger.
Simply gather a bunch of flowers, (from your own garden, perhaps), trim the stems to the same length, and insert into the central glass vase.
The iron frame has 4 taper candle holders, sticking up well above the flowers. The candles aren't included.
An expensive piece, but durable and sturdy. You can expect to enjoy a lifetime of fragrant, colorful, candlelit centerpieces.
Size: 12" x 12" x 14.5" high.
A larger, 20-inch high version , is also
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Napa Style Iron and Glass Floral Candleabra
An heirloom-style centerpiece, sure to be passed down from one delighted generation to the next.
Stick a bouquet of flowers into the central glass vase.
Place 6 taper candles, (not included), into the elegantly curved wrought iron branches, and you have a formal table display fit for a king.
Hand-hammered details give these floral candle stands an artisan's appeal, no machine-made objects can match.
Size: 30" high. |
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Brilliance Iron Tea Light Holder With Vase in Gift Box
This centerpiece changes with the seasons, as you display different flower varieties throughout the year.
Gorgeous ironwork forms a cluster of curlicues in the centre.
Metal scrolls hold 8 glass tea light candle cups, lighting the flower arrangement from below.
Gift boxed, this ready-to-give candelabra makes a great gift, birthday present, or whenever you want to give something out-of-the-ordinary. |
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Create a more long-lasting centerpiece by using dried flowers instead of fresh. We used snapdragons, but any small flower heads, or buds, will do, depending on the size of your bottle.
Ball, or small pillar candles will rest on top of, or fit into bottles of various shapes.
You'll need:
A decorative bottle
Fresh flowers
A ball candle
Lace or ribbon
Pour an inch or so of water into the bottle. Cut the flower stems to the right length, and carefully insert into the bottle. Tie a
length of ribbon around the bottle neck, tie a loose knot. Insert a spray of flowers into the circle of ribbon. Tighten the ribbon. Tie a knot, or bow. Place the
candle onto the bottle top, and you've created a centerpiece of simple floral beauty, suitable for a dressing table, or wherever you need that feminine touch. |
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A Candle For Your Sister
An ode to sisterhood. Everytime your sister lights the candle, and reads the poem, she'll know how much she means to you. Framing the poem on either side is a colorful arrangement of dried flowers.
A fitting tribute to a much-loved sister.
The pillar candle is made of palm oil infused with paraffin wax. Size: 3 3/8" diameter x 5 1/4". |
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Don't have the skill or inclination to do a formal flower arrangement?
If, like me, you're not a very talented flower arranger, this is an easy floral piece you can do without an oasis.
This centrepiece won't stand the test of time, or withstand the rigours of a formal event, but is ideal for informal, candle lit dinner parties.
A great way to display flowers from your own garden, too. Substitute your favourite seasonal flowers for the poppies and pansies, if you prefer.
Proceed as follows: place a big candle in the centre of a dinner plate, (or dish with slightly raised edges).
Pour a shallow layer of water into the plate. Surround the candle with flower heads, with their stems in the water.
Stick smaller, contrasting flowers and foliage into the gaps.
A quick, more environmentally-friendly way of arranging flowers. |
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A great decoration for a coffee table, especially for afternoon tea parties.
Use several pieces of your tea service to create this easy centerpiece. We used candles, crockery and flowers in warm, autumn colours to complement the brass candle holders, but adapt the colours to suit your own seasonal taste and dècor.
You'll need:
A shallow, oval dish
2 taper candle holders
1 ball candle, 2 taper candles
A round bowl, which the ball candle fits into
Flowers, (we used asters)
Place the bowl into the oval dish. Place 2 candlesticks on either side of the dish, with taper candles in them. Pour water into the dish and arrange the flowers loosely around the bowl with their stems sticking into the water. Put the ball candle into the bowl. |
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You need no special flower arranging skills to achieve this simple flower and candle centerpiece, with the rustic look.
You'll need:
An earth-toned vase or ceramic flower pot
A tall cylinder candle slightly narrower than the opening of the vase Use an ivory candle or one matching the colour of your vase .
Yellow, orange or rust-coloured flowers
Add some water to the vase. Place the candle in the vase. Stick the flowers in loosely around the candle in a way that is pleasing to your eye.
Other flowers you can use: marigolds, daisies, any other long-stemmed flowers. Not delicate, sophisticated flowers such as orchids and roses. |
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Floral embossed paper is quite scarce (at least in our area). I was fortunate to find a single roll in a craft store.
You'll need:
Embossed paper with a floral design
A pillar candle
Ribbon
White carnations
Florists' twine, or very thin metallic string
Place the freshly-cut carnations in water. Cut a piece of embossed paper ± ½ the candle's height, and long enough to fit around the candle comfortably.
Tie the paper to the bottom of the candle with the ribbon. Remove the carnations from the water. Dry the stems thoroughly.
Holding the carnations firmly, wind some florists' twine around the stems to form a secure posy.
Attach to the candle with the ribbon. |
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Revel in the uplifting sight and scent of springtime, no matter the time of year!
The wide daisy pillar candle is a cheerful reminder of sunny outdoor days,
with a delicate ring of yellow daisies brightening its surface and a delightful meadow fragrance to freshen the air.
The candle is 3.3/8" diameter x 3¼" high.
References:
The tips for preparing flowers for arranging come from the book Candles in Flower Arrangements by Myrtis N. Powell, (1970?) |
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