Stylish ways to illuminate your home

Whether you love to sit outside on cool, spring nights amidst the warm glow of candles or you have decided to make a date with Earth Hour on a more regular basis, here are some bright ideas to light up your home.


Perfect for: A casual dinner party
Create a soft glow for your guests with two or three of these lovely lanterns along the centre of your dining room table. And then keep them for the patio!

Wooden lanterns from HomeSense
$14.99 and $19.99



Perfect for: A romantic dinner for two
Add some ambience to an intimate meal with these Provence-inspired candlesticks.

Provence Candlesticks from Williams Sonoma
About $118 for a set of two





Perfect for: A relaxing soak in the tub
Put on some soft tunes, grab your favourite bubbles and indulge in some aromatherapy.

Relaxing Aromatic Candle (lavender, vanilla and chamomile.) from Crabtree & Evelyn
$32.95




Perfect for: Chatting with neighbours around the coffee table
If you’re getting together for a good gab with your neighbours, light some candles in these gorgeous orbs, prepare some appetizers and enjoy your visit.

Washer Lantern Set from Canadian Tire
$34.99



Perfect for: Reading by candlelight
Grab a book and a blanket, then place these two candleholders on a table beside your favourite chair and you’ll have no trouble seeing in the dark.

Lacquer candleholders from Crate&Barrel
About $29.95 to $39.95



Perfect for: Reading bedtime stories to the kids
Light these non-toxic and non-allergenic candles, place them on a stand out of harm’s way and illustrate your tall tales with shadow puppets in the light.

Grassroots Pure Beeswax Pillar Candles
$14.39


Perfect for: Games night by candlelight
Place these fun, pure paraffin wax candles around the table and get ready to roll the dice!

Diamond candle lanterns from west elm
$14

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