Cozy candlescape

“The warm glow of candles on the dinner table creates a cozy atmosphere that makes any meal at home feel more like a special night out,” shares Patty Bontekoe, FIRST executive editor. “For an extra hit of eye-catching flair, I like to surround pillar candles with a blooming collar. To make, I set a 10" soaked floral foam wreath on a dinner plate and press sprigs of baby’s breath and fragrant eucalyptus into foam until covered. To finish, I pop a traditional or battery-run pillar candle into the center and voilà—lovely!