Today: Dabito of Old Brand New, Madelynn Furlong of Wide Eyed Legless, and Sarah Ryhanen of the Saipua flower shop in Brooklyn share the three very different ways they'd use our exclusive Beehive Alchemy Beeswax Taper Candles in their own homes. May their arrangements inspire you!
Lit candles have the unique ability to make any house feel instantly more like a home, but we often reserve them for the darker winter months when we're hibernating. There's no reason candles should be chained to winter—especially when dyed in springtime hues of fresh grass, green, and deep sea blue that will brighten a room even in daylight.
Accompanied by dramatic florals, striking holders, or beloved keepsakes, these clever candle arrangements are here to get your home ready for spring:
1. Light up your mantel.
"These beeswax candles smell so good! The variety set is my favorite because the different shades of green look great together and pair beautifully with vintage brass candleholders. I love a group of tapered candles on a mantel because it adds a warm ambience to any room—and when you're done with them, it feels like blowing out birthday candles every time, which is a pretty fun feeling. Styling mantels can feel like a very tricky thing, but it doesn't have to be. Combine art, plants or florals, a trinket, candles, and brass accents to tie it all together and you'll have a simple, yet striking-looking mantel." (Follow Dabito @oldbrandnew.)
2. Bathe by candlelight.
"Beehive Alchemy's tapers add an earthy touch to the dinner table (left), but if you're anything thing like us, you'll feel inspired to steal them to the bath (right) as nothing feels more luxurious than soaking by candlelight." (Follow Sarah's flower shop @saipua.)
3. Use candles for a hit of color, even when they're not lit.
4. Add depth to your greenery-based centerpiece.
First five photos by respective contributors; last two photos by Mark Weinberg.