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    Holiday decorating  Nov 26, 2008
    Exquisite Engraving (Touch): Whether for candle holders, serving bowls, or picture frames, give them a unique and textured twist by engraving names of friends and family, patterns, or holiday sayings. I like the idea of engraving the names of dinner guests on wine glasses and giving them out as favors. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Holly jolly weekend culminates in visit from Santa Claus  Nov 21, 2008
    By turning the window boxes outside the building around and painting them, maintenance staff have made them resemble Victorian candle holders. They even installed a small light for the flame. (Northumberland Today)

    Pumpkins, gourds and wreaths add a splash of autumnal color to your decor  Nov 13, 2008
    The mantel's centerpiece, an antique clock, was flanked by four tall candle holders. For fall decor that is also collectible, consider the Jim Shore Bountiful Angel figurine for $35 or the fall scene pumpkin for $80, both sold at Anne's Hallmark store in the Villaggio Shopping Center. (Fresno Bee)

    How to Recycle Old Christmas Cards  Nov 8, 2008
    Home-made candle holders and jars with Christmas motifs are fun to make too. The things needed are old baby food jars and of course, old Christmas cards. (Suite101.com)

    Tips for Holiday Accessorizing for $25 or Less  Oct 27, 2008
    To dress up your candles, consider placing them in glass candle holders; the Arhaus Broken Glass Candle Holder, made of recycled glass, reflects light beautifully. Toys on Parade. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Harassment leads to drug arrest  Oct 15, 2008
    The brass altar cross and two engraved candle holders were missing from the altar. There were no other items reported missing from the church that was left unlocked. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)

    Wedding: Courtney Erin Stansell and Preston Brooks Edwards IV  Sep 10, 2008
    Wedding decorations included silver candle trees and heart-shaped candle holders decorated with greenery and white taper candles. The music was Unchained Melody ; Jesu, Joy of Man s Desiring (Bach); Canon in D (Pachelbel); Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke); and Spring (Vivaldi). (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    The ideas factory  Aug 18, 2008
    One template lets people make candle holders embodying poetry and another is for making fruit bowls. Each item is priced at $US150. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Tebbetts church celebrates 100 years of family  Aug 18, 2008
    We've totally remodeled the basement, put in wood floors, added stained glass windows, replaced the altar and pulpit, had the organ and piano donated and we have beautiful brass candle holders and a cross, she said. Other renovations during its century in Tebbetts include a paved parking lot, the purchase of adjoining property to be used for social events, a new sound system and electronic Carillon bells that chime every hour and play Christian music at certain times of the day. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    More Business Stories  Technology Headlines Shapeways lets Internet users manufacture goods  Aug 17, 2008
    One template lets people make candle holders embodying poetry and another is for making fruit bowls. Each item is priced at 150 dollars (US). (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Direct marketing business  Aug 10, 2008
    (In addition to candles, Gold Canyon also sells accessories, such as candle holders, and a line of spa products. . (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Bottled Water Faces Rising Tide of Criticism  Jul 24, 2008
    com suggests reusing the bottles as champagne glasses, candle holders, even bird feeders. But concerns over the environment aren t the only reason why there is a push to remove bottles. (Fox News)

    Great outdoors is even better with a kitchen  Jul 16, 2008
    Have shelves or a cabinet to hold dishes, glasses, large serving bowls and trays, cookware and candle holders. It's not wise to store food or herbs that will attract wildlife, but canned goods and bottles can be tucked away close at hand. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)

    Fair results - Open class antiques (A-19)  Jul 13, 2008
    Antiques - Glass - Candle Holders. 1st - Dennis Bergerson. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Blunk looks back on camping days, lodge, hobby projects  Jun 20, 2008
    He keeps a well-equipped workshop in his basement and has made many clocks, anniversary trophies that he had designed, and candle holders. Great trips. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)

    Bargain Hunter: Zocalo, Lunares, Haus Fortuna  Jun 8, 2008
    Highlights: Signature sand-cast aluminum serving pieces such as plates and knives ($12 to $20), salad servers ($10-$50), candle holders ($2-$15), ornaments ($1-$10). Consider oven-to-table serving pieces such as cheese plates with knives, salad servers and elegant serving bowls and platters. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Tabletops That Won't Break The Bank  Jun 5, 2008
    Centerpiece (Option 1): Arrange several round moss balls (available at flower market for about $3 each) with a mixture of colored glass votives and globe tea-light candle holders (from Colin Cowie's HSN Collection). Again, instead of flowers, you're using a non-perishable centerpiece that looks great, lasts longer, and adds texture to the table. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    John Makes Aashayein Music Launch Ceremony An Unforgettable Event  Jun 2, 2008
    We have many gift items to choose from, including decorative pieces, candle holders and jewelry. Search. (TopNews)

    Product Recalls  May 21, 2008
    Recalls: candle holders, snowboard bindings, children's blankets and cowboy toys ... About 14,000 sun-shaped candle holders, manufactured in China and imported by The Home Depot, because sunlight traveling through the glass decoration can cause nearby objects to catch fire ... The candle holders were sold at Home Depot stores in the southern and western regions of the country between January and March 2008. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Unique gifts, imaginative presentations define new shop  May 14, 2008
    Candle holders made from wine barrel staves. Handmade wrapping paper. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Bush Wedding Party Rocks at Salado Silver Spur Theater;  May 12, 2008
    Napkins and votive candle holders in Texas wildflower colors complemented the tables. Leather cowboy boots had been painted wildly and turned into vases containing multicolored Gerber daisies. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Enjoying Outdoor Living Spaces  Apr 12, 2008
    There are some adorable umbrella-mount candle holders and white lightstrings- be creative. Summer Fun. (Suite101.com)

    Dcor trends|  Apr 8, 2008
    Glass-mirrored candle holders are a KIV item for the season and come in a various shapes and sizes. Colours for the year. (iAfrica.com)

    Recalls: Activity Centers, Water Heaters  Apr 4, 2008
    Product Recalls: Toy Activity Centers, Water Heaters, Children's Sunglasses, Candle Holders. By The Associated PressApr 3, 2008 (AP) The Associated Press FONT SIZE. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Alpharetta store all about accentrics  Apr 2, 2008
    Candle holders, diffusers, a small selection of linens, mirrors and clocks are also on display. Trends. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    More of this story  Mar 28, 2008
    The previous incident that resulted in the five-year prison sentence for Boyce-Reid stemmed from an incident Dec. 16, 2005, when she and Melvin Ricky Sanders Jr., 28, of Pine Bluff, were accused of breaking into a house in the 600 block of West 29th Avenue and beating a woman with heavy glass candle holders after the woman s boyfriend allegedly said something about Sanders while being held at the old county detention center. Sanders is serving a 12-year sentence at the Varner Unit in connection... (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    Richmond, Virginia's Museum Shops  Mar 21, 2008
    Kwaanza ceremonial chalices and carved wooden kinaras (traditional candle holders) echo Black History Museum s focus. Also for sale, kalimbas, sometimes called thumb pianos, have been part in African culture for 800 years. (Suite101.com)

    Candle Sparks Vacant House Fire  Mar 21, 2008
    Place candles and candle holders on a secure piece of furniture. Make sure candleholders are non-combustible and large enough to collect the dripping wax. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Design dilemmas: Keep the flicker, can the flame  Mar 19, 2008
    I have many mismatched candle holders, some glass, some pewter, some brass ... I also like to add a few trails of ivy intertwined between the candle holders. (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    Zion students to raise money through service project  Mar 8, 2008
    Aderoba said students will also make baskets and candle holders in classes to give out to people. Parents will be in charge of buying items to put in the baskets. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Recalls Update  Mar 7, 2008
    About 18,000 silver square tealight candle holders, manufactured in the Philippines and imported by Pier 1 Imports Inc., because the spacing of the candle holes can allow the surrounding material to heat up and cause the candles to burn faster and higher than ordinary. This poses a fire hazard. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Police seeking missing man  Feb 25, 2008
    Reported taken were a $700 pressure washer, $562 leaf blower, $500 weed trimmer, $500 push lawn mower, $100 in Christmas decorations, $50 box of lip balm, two boxes of candle holders worth $50, a $50 box of assorted bath products, $50 ceramic home, $50 bag of paint brushes, $50 glass flag, and two boxes of blue, boxed candles worth $50. The items were recovered, the report said. (The Daily Reflector)

    A nice touch  Feb 24, 2008
    Kosta Boda red candle holders, $40. Ralph Lauren Rossini red silk pillows, $80. (Albany Times Union)

    Bringing metal home  Feb 17, 2008
    In Downtown Lodi, Chrisi Morris sells wrought iron candle holders, fireplace screens and even mannequins at her interior accents store, Mon Petit Chic. "(Wrought iron) pieces provide a nice basic vintage look. They can work with different colors," Morris said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Pennies for Elephants  Feb 11, 2008
    These included a tray of paper airplanes, hand-painted T-shirts, stenciled greeting cards, Christmas ornaments, homemade cookies, bracelets made from beads provided by the teacher, and a dozen clay candle holders in an egg carton, each resembling a mini volcano with a birthday candle stuck in the top. Some of the loot sold, and some of it didn't, and when the dust cleared, the second grade as a whole had raised $472, enough to help Dida and other bereft elephants, with money left over for... (Slate)

    Chippewa Falls Middle School shop project building thanks to community  Jan 31, 2008
    For about six years, his students at Chippewa Falls Middle School have been making candle holders and birdfeeders, and this year his materials and processes students are making swivelling stools. But none of these projects would be possible without a community effort that brings much-needed wood into Bobb s classroom. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Woman, 4 pets, die in Gresham house fire  Jan 24, 2008
    Use candle holders that are sturdy; won t tip over easily; can collect dripping wax; and are made from material that cannot burn or break due to heat. More Headlines. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)

    Best Chiantis are labeled ‘classico’  Jan 2, 2008
    While those cheap, basket Chiantis make great candle holders, they usually contain insipid, mediocre wine. The word classico on a bottle can make all the difference. (Scranton Times, PA)

    Kwanzaa celebrates nature, spirit  Dec 27, 2007
    "It's metal, and whoever made it is very artistic. Each of the candle holders is an African figure.". The kinara and everything else she needs fits into a Kwanzaa kit that she made herself. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Kwanzaa celebrations begin today  Dec 26, 2007
    The store's shelves and tables are lined with the special candle holders known as kinaras, books and bright African garb to help mark the occasion. Watson introduced De'Vonte's family to Kwanzaa about 15 years ago. (The Palm Beach Post)

    A Swiss Christmas  Dec 25, 2007
    Chandler uses specially designed Christmas tree candles and candle holders for that just right tree, usually a blue spruce with wider spacing between branches to accommodate the candles. The candles, she said, look like a utility candle only smaller about a half-inch thick. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Of a Christmas baby, special tree and hidden record player (37)  Dec 24, 2007
    Next we had about 10 little metal candle holders with clothes-pin type clips on them. They were fastened out on the ends of the branches and some four-inch long candles were placed in them. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Hectic holidays can have unpleasant consequences  Dec 24, 2007
    Use sturdy candle holders made of nonflammable materials. Always extinguish a candle when leaving a room or going to bed. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Family loses everything in weekend fire  Dec 19, 2007
    Use candle holders that are sturdy, won't tip over easily, are made from a material that cannot burn, and are large enough to collect dripping wax. Place candles only where they cannot be reached or easily knocked over by children and pets. (Altus Times, OK)

    Historic Church's Renovations Underway at UCC in Oxford  Dec 19, 2007
    In the process of gutting the interior, workers uncovered a few relics in the walls, including some old offering plates, a Mason jar, some metal candle holders and a couple of coins. Also, when the balcony was dismantled, the Renovations Committee found that the floors and the pews were made of chestnut, a wood very much sought after by specialty builders. (Voices, CT)

    Finley Fact Rules December 17-21  Dec 18, 2007
    Thursday, December 20 The Find offers 2 beautiful candle holders valued at $125. Friday, December 21 Kenny G and Company $1,000 gift certificate. (KRNV.com, NV)

    Holiday Ornaments Kids Can Make  Dec 14, 2007
    Today baker s clay or bread dough has become a popular medium for making things as diverse as baskets and wall art to candle holders and wreaths. And it s the perfect medium for creating holiday ornaments; one which children can easily work with and parents will find entertaining as well. (Suite101.com)

    Holiday message from SUBASE Fire Department  Dec 13, 2007
    Place candles in candle holders that can't burn and are big enough to collect dripping wax. Extinguish taper and pillar candles when they burn to within two inches of the holder, and votive and container candles before the last half-inch of wax begins to melt. (The Dolphin, CT)

    Holiday Gifts Under $30  Dec 12, 2007
    Lumiere Candle Holders, $3 ... These delicate handblown and heat-tempered strong glass candle holders make a beautiful modern heirloom. (ABC News)

    Carving Sout a career  Dec 11, 2007
    Other artisans include: Becky Baraby mirrors, candle holders, unique boxes. Melisa Kaiser Synness decorative pillows. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Panel votes to restrict street and sidewalk memorials  Dec 9, 2007
    The list of prohibited items under the new regulation is long: glass (including candle holders); sharp metal or plastic items that may cause injury; tobacco, alcohol or other controlled drugs; food; flammable and incendiary items; graffiti; and personal items with a value over $100. According to Alderman Jorge Perez, who brought the proposal to the Committee, the purpose of regulating the street memorials is to preserve public safety. (Yale Herald, CT)

    A touch of Lodi  Dec 9, 2007
    Answer: Charise Vierra, former owner of Bella di Ferro, who now makes her own metal gates, candle holders, vases and home accents. After selling welded works in her store, she decided to learn how to weld herself. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Sheriff Mancuso gives advice on Christmas holiday fire safety  Dec 7, 2007
    Beware of glass candle holders. The wick may get too close to the glass and shatter it. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)

    Decked out holiday dining  Dec 7, 2007
    Artistry has sparkly silver floral tea light holders for $10 and tea light cups in various colors with a velvet jacquard pattern, with metal candle holders that drop in and have a spiral metal hook that sticks up out of the top of the glass cup. The spiral makes a great place to stick place cards. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    What's on your hearth?  Dec 6, 2007
    "Even during days or warmer months when you're not using your fireplace, you can find ways to make it presentable. Candles can be placed inside the fireplace. Groups of candles and candle holders also can be used on the outside. Milam uses candles with the fireplace in her living room."My fireplace is the [worst] fireplace in the world," she says with a laugh. "It's flat and has no dimension. The fireplace opening] is about a foot off the ground. (Fresno Bee)

    Calaveras County artists create gifts the Cratchets could afford  Dec 5, 2007
    Inside, shoppers see a collection of beautiful and affordable objets d'art, including small paintings, ceramic garden plaques, hand-forged candle holders, sculpture, jewelry, ornaments, and pine needle baskets. It is the Calaveras County Arts Council's contribution to the spirit of Christmas present. (The Union Democrat)

    Allegheny West house tour  Dec 1, 2007
    The focal point will be an 11-foot tree in the dining room, dressed with antique and reproduction ornaments and antique wax candle holders from as far away as Germany and as close as Altoona. Any other time of year, the dining room's focal point would be a 10-foot-tall, heavily carved oak server that Mr. Gilbert had imported from France. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Read more...  Nov 30, 2007
    Always use stable, nonflammable candle holders, with a hurricane glass to protect the open flame. Place candles where they will not be knocked down or blown over and out of reach of pets and young children. (PNN Online)

    Mini Christmas Candle Holders  Nov 29, 2007
    NOTE: If you don t have baby food jars you can use small votive candle holders that can be found in dollar stores or even thrift stores. Remember to check the archives for more. (Suite101.com)

    Best bets on the Net  Nov 29, 2007
    Recent posts include "Eyelet Candle Holders," "Wooden Rocket Kit" and "Darth Vader and Storm Trooper Ornaments.". www. (Florida Times-Union)

    Candy factory makes a sweet loft  Nov 28, 2007
    Across from the island is a formal dining room, where several candle holders are mounted to the wall by the table for eight. Nearby is the living area, with oversized industrial windows that reach almost to the ceiling and refinished red oak floors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Making holiday gifts affordable  Nov 27, 2007
    Colors, scents, and candle holders can be varied based on the home they'll be going to. "Sometimes you walk in someone's house and you know what they like because of the smells or decorations in there," she said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)

    New business opened Sept. 15 in Manito  Nov 23, 2007
    They sell candles, candle holders, John Deere and Red Hat merchandise, picture frames, hand soaps, lotions, couch pillows, cookbooks, lamps, mail box covers, stationary, pre-made gift baskets, and the list goes on. Christmas merchandise will abound. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Trip to Napa Valley leads to inspiration for new business  Nov 22, 2007
    Johnson drills holes in some of the staves, making them into votive candle holders, which, when turned upside down and fitted with larger glass inserts, can be used as cocktail serving trays. Johnson uses French oak and American oak barrels. (Rockwall County News, TX)

    At home at Cilantro in Hout Bay  Nov 21, 2007
    Tiled mosaic candle holders created by Imizamo Yethu's Mosaic also add a soft glow to the rooms. Cilantro is run by Samantha Housden whose restaurant experience includes launching London's Level 7 Caf at the Tate Modern Gallery and managing the Eyre Brothers restaurant owned by the godfather of gastro-pub cuisine David Eyre. (iAfrica.com)

    At home with Harold Holiday Tips  Nov 21, 2007
    But sure to use non-flammable candle holders, and place them where they cannot be knocked or blown over. And always make sure to extinguish any open flame before going to bed for the night (or leaving a room for an extended period of time). (Winchester Star, MA, MA)

    For living large, you need big furniture  Nov 20, 2007
    The smallest items are decorative accents, yet even most of the table-top bowls, vases, mirrored boxes, glass jars, picture frames and candle holders are tall and broad to fit the scale of the furniture. The various room vignettes showcase armchairs, sofas, dining room tables, bedroom sets, armoires, chests and lacquered bar stools. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)

    'Cult of IKEA' shopping mad at new Orlando store  Nov 15, 2007
    Gift for house-warming -- Granum tealight candle holders, 5 for $2. 99; package of 100 unscented tealights, $2. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    KJJ Kreations opens in Mecca Specialty Shops  Nov 15, 2007
    In addition they carry handmade gloves, scarves, candle holders, home accessories, quilts, and crocheted items. For the holiday season they are carrying an assortment of handmade Christmas items and decorations. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)

    Online Advent Calendar Ideas  Nov 9, 2007
    Use decorative candle holders if you like, to add to the holiday charm. Use real or store bought evergreen branches and any other decorations you like, to complete your wreath. (Suite101.com)

    The Legendary Sportsman offers variety  Nov 4, 2007
    Candle holders, picture frames and ceiling fans can provide the finishing touches to the right decor. Indoor archery leagues provide some interesting entertainment during the winter time. (Newton County Times, AR)

    Quick Gifts Preschoolers Can Make  Oct 30, 2007
    Glittery Candle Holder purchase inexpensive globe-shaped candle holders and let the child spread clear drying glue on the inside of the bowl using his or her finger finger. Have the little crafter shake colorful glitter into the candle holder and roll the globe gently around to help spread the glitter all over the inside. (Suite101.com)

    At the Players senior center, they're creating art  Oct 18, 2007
    Above: Projects created by members of the arts and crafts class at The Players Community Senior Center include ceramic plates, seashell frames, hand-painted vases and stained glass candle holders ... Above: Projects created by members of the arts and crafts class at The Players Community Senior Center include ceramic plates, seashell frames, hand-painted vases and stained glass candle holders ... They've created seashell photo frames, hanging key boxes, hand-painted flower pots, jewelry boxes,... (Florida Times-Union)

    McCutchen, King wed  Oct 14, 2007
    Guest tables were decorated with white cloths, centered with tall globed candle holders decorated in the bride's choice of colors and flowers. Mary Greenhaw, aunt of the bride, and Anna Greenhaw, cousin of the bride, served the groom's two-tiered, "golf ball sitting on the greens," cake. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)

    Colors Plus brightens up West Washington Street  Oct 6, 2007
    Among other items are sun catchers, candle holders and a desk set. "It takes a lot of patience," he said. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)

    Opening their studios  Oct 6, 2007
    Highlight: Using retired 59-gallon wine barrels, Troiani creates one-of-a-kind ice chests, Lazy Susans, wine bottle and wine glass racks, clocks, baskets and candle holders. His goal is to use 100 percent of the wine barrel. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Candle safety: How to avoid burning down the house and other calamities  Sep 30, 2007
    Cease burning any candles that smoke, flicker repeatedly, have a high flame, or leave sooty residues on candle holders or surrounding surfaces. 7. (Helena Independent Record)

    Ninth annual Old Time Gathering draws 3,500 visitors  Sep 25, 2007
    He skillfully shaped flat pieces of tin into candle holders, pie plates and other tinware. The day featured a Buckskinners encampment, folk art demonstrations, and hands-on opportunities. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)

    Wild, wild West thrives in Buckhead home  Sep 25, 2007
    Through the double chapel front doors is the barrel-vaulted foyer, decorated with giant candle holders, Indian baskets and big brass kettles. The great room's coffered cathedral ceiling is anchored by an antler chandelier. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)

    Community education classes to start in September  Sep 21, 2007
    These creations make beautiful candle holders, bird baths, or great gifts. Class is limited to 20 people. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    LoDo Darlings  Sep 6, 2007
    How about handmade candle holders designed, decorated, and imported from California's northern wine country. Got that, too. (UCD Advocate, CO)

    • Jewish Star Shines At Festival  Sep 3, 2007
    In front of the performance stage, parents helped their children paint Jewish candle holders and plates. Vendors nearby sold Hebrew puzzle maps, Jewish calendars and baseball hats with "Yankees" written across the front in Hebrew. (FOX61, CT)

    The modern way of mourning  Aug 25, 2007
    "[I] will come by tomorrow to put candles in the candle holders at the cemetery.". After 11-year-old Ephraim Brown was killed by a stray bullet at a cousin's birthday party in Toronto's North York area in July, more than 10 tribute pages appeared on the popular social-networking site Facebook, including the subgroup "In Loving Memory to Ephraim Brown, aka Eazy E," which has more than 1,800 members who have posted 289 messages of condolence and regret, many beginning, "I didn't know Ephraim, but... (Globe and Mail)

    New lights of the party  Aug 24, 2007
    -- Design flickering focal points around your entertaining space with small groupings of lanterns, oil lamps, wrought-iron candle holders or torchieres. -- Light up a central table with a glowing candlelight centerpiece. (North County Times)

    Edgewood homeowner creates design genres all his own  Aug 9, 2007
    Almost every room has some sort of hanging attraction: a modern mobile of silver wire and red balls; a colorful carved wooden figure of a winged woman; the candle holders floating over the four-poster bed, a Druid Hills garage sale find. The end result is warm, eclectic and highly personal, and one that's difficult to pigeonhole. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)

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