This is one of my favorite ways to add light and romance to a table. I purchased some snowflake floating candles last year. I put them in a huge triangular shape clear bowl that I found at a second-hand store. (It's actually a decorative salad/trifle-like bowl.) I've scattered red rose petals on a white table cloth, and silver stars on another occasion. You can buy little packets of stars at a fabric, hobby or craft shop.
Another candle idea - Purchase jeweled studs (they also come in packets), and press the jeweled studs intermittently around pillar candles. The flame will make them glow. Don't let the jewels burn.
Lighting a Dinner Table
The most flattering lighting for a table comes from above it. A classic way to achieve this is with a candelabra.
Floating candles are great, but remember the bigger the candle, the better it will float.
To add flare to the floating candle centerpiece, add a mirrored charger underneath. You can also add some fake jewels to the bottom of the bowl. Pour in your water and float the candles. If you have cloudy water at your house, use bottled water.
You can make a smaller version of this with a small glass cereal bowl. Add a few petals from a nice flower for a finishing touch.
The next time you put together a bouquet for your centerpiece, put some small flashlights in the bottom. This will add some light in a very clever way.
When using low lighting, be sure to use a lot of it Low lighting is ideal for a brunch or luncheon.
Make a glass table look great by placing a canister light underneath it. Use a sheer tablecloth on the table to let the light inside.
Another candle idea - Purchase jeweled studs (they also come in packets), and press the jeweled studs intermittently around pillar candles. The flame will make them glow. Don't let the jewels burn.
Lighting a Dinner Table
The most flattering lighting for a table comes from above it. A classic way to achieve this is with a candelabra.
Floating candles are great, but remember the bigger the candle, the better it will float.
To add flare to the floating candle centerpiece, add a mirrored charger underneath. You can also add some fake jewels to the bottom of the bowl. Pour in your water and float the candles. If you have cloudy water at your house, use bottled water.
You can make a smaller version of this with a small glass cereal bowl. Add a few petals from a nice flower for a finishing touch.
The next time you put together a bouquet for your centerpiece, put some small flashlights in the bottom. This will add some light in a very clever way.
When using low lighting, be sure to use a lot of it Low lighting is ideal for a brunch or luncheon.
Make a glass table look great by placing a canister light underneath it. Use a sheer tablecloth on the table to let the light inside.