Candles.Candles.Everywhere!

Am I the only one who could fill every free inch of space in the house with candles?
Yeah. I didn't think so.
I don't know if it is the calming feeling that comes from the flickering light - or just the fact that they make any space smell so delish that appeals to me .. but my oh my.

More specifically my new found love of candles comes in many different forms.
I of course love the basic candles that smell just as pretty as they look. However I have now discovered that I might just love the candle holder as much as the candle.

For example. Wooden candle holders.  They are amazing! I mean who wouldn't love these?
I have been looking for some for quite some time. I was keeping
my eyes open for any shapes or sizes- pretty much anywhere I went. Garage sales , Antique shops, Thift stores.. you name it.
Nothing to be found.
As soon as I saw how hard it would be to find myself a set of these, I knew that the option of being picky with what I found was instantly  thrown out of the window. I was okay with that.
Now now , no need to panic. After all remember that a little sanding and a couple strokes of a paint brush and Voila!. They can fit any room and any decor you want! .
Easy as pie pie!!.

I was so excited when I found some at a local antique store - that joy was instantly crushed when I saw there was a 75.00$ price tag attached to one of them. Let's be fair and say that I wanted to buy at least 4. My math is bad , but it's good enough to know that that is way more than I was planning on spending.

Some how the stars aligned themselves tonight and I was able to find some at a local store that was having a major blow out sale for the low price of 4.25$ each! Talk about a total score!
They need some love , and paint .. but that won't be an issue. At all.
Now because I know that not everyone lives in Sherbrooke , Québec - and that some of you might want to acquire your own set , I decided to do some more digging.

I found an amazing website a few months ago with the lowest prices I had seen so far. They have different sizes and models available with affordable prices to go with it . How perfect right?
If you make your way to http://www.williams-sonoma.com you can purchase them , the tab will ring you up anywhere between 24.00$ - 44.00$.

That being said , the second ( and equally important ) way that I have recently discovered to accessorise with candles would be Moroccan Lanterns. 

I received my first lantern a couple years ago as a Christmas gift and actually kept it in the back of my closet. It wasn't until I moved into my new place that I really decided to use it. To be honest I had kind of forgotten about it.
Wow! Am I ever glad I decided to dig it out of the deep dark closet of lost treasures. I've been here since April of 2011 and I have since added three more to the collection.

I don't think there is anything negative for me to say about these lanterns. They come in different sizes and colours. Meaning it is perfect for anyone. Mostly because are  so flexible. Suddenly it doesn't matter if your walls are brown or yellow or if your house is big or small- you will find one that fits your taste and space perfectly.

They generally come in two subsections - funky and reserved.

As seen in the picture above you can find different sized lanterns with a variety of gems and stained glass to add a spunk of colour to any room. If you are going for a more reserved approach that's okay as well. We all love a beige toned room.
As pictured below you can find different lanterns that are plain and have softer colours like white and grey. In that case , instead of having colours reflect on your walls - you will see the shadows and patterns as they reflect on your wall. Which is equally beautiful.

Even better than that, I have yet to find any lantern that was over 20.00$ . Which is amazing! A great accent piece that fits the tightest budget . And as you've seen from my previous posts there is nothing that this blogger loves more than decorating on a budget. The largest selection I have found thus far was at Home Sense.

So not only are these pretty to look at on a book shelve , or hanging from your wall. Once you add a candle to the mix - the stained glass panels instantly brings life and colour to the surrounding walls.
It is impossible not to find happiness , as you watch the colours  and patterns flicker with the flames inside.

So these are my finds for this week , I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
Until next week - happy decorating!