Use a mix of tealights, tall taper candles, and outdoor candle ideas if hosting al fresco to create rhythm along the table – and don’t feel you have to be symmetrical.

Setting a gorgeous table for a holiday meal doesn't have to be expensive or difficult, says interior designer Elizabeth Stuart. Sometimes, a simple design using just a few plants and candles can ...

• Crafts stick, for stirring • 1 ¼-inch metal-tabbed tea-light wicks Making candles Use this technique for all the molds: Coat the molds with petroleum jelly or cooking spray; set them aside.