It may seem strange to add flowers to something which is already a thing of beauty, but many of the valued antiques in my home are vases or candleholders and so I must admit, I do use them. In the case of a vase, I use those which are easy to clean with fresh flowers, but for the older candle holders or narrow vases, I do my flower arranging with silk flowers.

I am never sure which are the most useful. Vases help me fill my home with color, but candle holders help me create a centerpiece with candles quickly and easily.From a single crystal candlestick on a mirror tile surrounded by petals, to my precious silver candelabra, which always brightens our Christmas table, surrounded by roses, ivy, a fragrant fir cones.

Of all the collectible items in my home, the candles holders are my favorite, they bring, light, warmth and beauty, and who could ask for more?