Monday, March 08, 2010


Need help in choosing the items to use in your flower arrangements? Here are a few tips to using candle rings, climbers, swags, and garland in your decorating:

1. For 1" Candle Rings:
a. most taper candles & taper holders
b. chandelier decorating
c. cake decorating
d. gift box or bag adornmens
e. Christmas tree ornaments

2. Climbers
a. Most taper candles & taper holders. Note: climbers feature a "tail" that can wrap around
the taper candle.

3. 2" Candle Rings
a. most standard votive holders.
b. candle lamps
c. napkin rings
d. curtain tie-backs

4. 3" Candle Rings
a. standard 3" pillar candles
b. small to medium vases

5. 4" Candle Rings
a. standard jar candles
b. small vases

6. 6" Candle Rings
a. large pillars
b. large vases
c. 3 and 5 piece stem sets

7. Wreaths
a. door and wall hanging
b. large centerpieces with candle groupings
c. vases and bowls

8. Swags
a. wall hangings
b. hang above mirrors and pictures
c. use as a table or buffet centerpiece with stem type candle holders
d. mantel decoration

9. Garlands
a. mantel decor
b. doors and window decor
c. staircase decor
d. centerpiece by draping down table

If you have any other suggestions or questions regarding our tips and products please contact us at vicky@thefamilystore.net

Have fun creating!