Create party ambiance with candles, scents6 of 7For lighting ambiance, use candles everywhere, says Phyllis Cambria, of Coconut Creek, Fla., and co-author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Throwing a Great Party."If you don't have enough candleholders, use simple glasses and tea cups. You can also turn glasses upside down as a stand for pillar candles."These will look terrific when they are displayed in a group in varying heights," Cambria says.You can also fill glasses with sand, cat box filler or decorative rocks to hold taper candles in place.For inexpensive holiday scents, set some apple cider, fresh cloves and cinnamon at a simmer on your stove instead of buying pricy premade potpourri, Correale says. Related Articles:5 ways to give big4 key expenses not to cutSecrets to online bargain hunting3 recession-busting gadgetsRelated Links:10 hot toys for under $20Layaway makes a comebackFrugal tips for the holidaysTurn your blogging hobby into cash advertisement
For lighting ambiance, use candles everywhere, says Phyllis Cambria, of Coconut Creek, Fla., and co-author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Throwing a Great Party."
If you don't have enough candleholders, use simple glasses and tea cups. You can also turn glasses upside down as a stand for pillar candles.
"These will look terrific when they are displayed in a group in varying heights," Cambria says.
You can also fill glasses with sand, cat box filler or decorative rocks to hold taper candles in place.
For inexpensive holiday scents, set some apple cider, fresh cloves and cinnamon at a simmer on your stove instead of buying pricy premade potpourri, Correale says.
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