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Who doesnt appreciate flickering flames in a fireplace? For
those who dont have the inclination or time for burning
firewood in their fireplace, fireplace candelabra are the
obvious answer. They provide that special glow without the
hassle or, in warm weather, the heat. But how do you keep those
fireplace candelabra worthy of the visual focal point of your
home even for those times when you havent lit the candles?
Even without burning candles, decorators have their tricks for
using fireplace candelabra as foundations for eye-appealing
displays in the fireplace. Here are three of their super quick
and inexpensive techniques using fabric that you can try:
1. Heavy Fabric Use a full-bodied fabric, such as tapestry,
brocade, or velvet, which coordinates with the colors and style
of your room. Casually interweave the fabric among the arms of
your fireplace candelabra, leaving dramatic folds of fabric
spilling onto the inner hearth and over parts of the candelabra.
Tuck in the ends, out of sight. Now, replace those candles, but
dont, of course, light them as long as the fabric is in your
hearth.
2. Lace or Sheer Fabric For a different, but equally appealing
look, use a sheer fabric, such as chiffon or lace. Give it the
same treatment as above, with visually interesting draping and
folds of the material. This lighter, airier treatment is more
appropriate for some rooms.
3. Tassel Magic At your local fabric store, find three to five
inch long tassels in a color, or a mixture of colors, to
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Buy a tassel and a few inches of coordinating cording for each
candle on your fireplace candelabra.
Cut the cord into lengths a bit longer than the circumference of
each candle. Either by sewing or by using your glue gun, make a
circle of each piece of cording and attach a tassel where you
join the ends of the cording. Each circle of cording should be
big enough to easily slide onto a candle, down to its base.
Slip each cording-with-tassel circle over a different candle on
your fireplace candelabra. Adjust the tassels so they are
hanging over the edge of the candle cups, facing into the room.
These tassels so beautifully accessorize the candles of your
fireplace candelabra, you may be tempted to leave them when you
light the candles, but please dont. Remove them before lighting
your candles and save them to put back on when you blow the
candles out at the end of the evening.
A bit of fabric dramatically posed or some tassels elegantly
dangling from your fireplace candelabra can be so charming, your
fireplace candelabra can rightfully maintain the place of honor
in your rooms natural focal point, the fireplace, even when its
candles arent aglow.
About the author:
Susan Penney appreciates simple ways to make our homes renewing
spaces for our families. She invites you to visit
http://www.FireplaceMall.com for fireplace accessories to serve
your fire-less or your fire-filled fireplace.