Here are a few ideas for using tealight, votive, taper (dinner) and pillar candles! *Taken from the November 2003 issue of Real Simple magazine Tealights Refill candelabras and sconces with them, or line them up to illuminate a bookshelf or a windowsill. When birthday candles are nowhere to be found, substitute a few tealights and place them on the dessert plate as a festive alternative. Votive Place a few in the powder room when you're having a party or around your bathtub when you're taking a restorative soak. Line the mantel or the edge of the staircase with votive cups when you're having friends over on a Saturday night. Put a few on the coffee table to create a warm glow in the center of your living room. Taper (dinner) Use on dining room tables and sideboards. Or on the mantel, where a row of tapers creates the aura of a toasty fire without the hassle of building one. Pillars Pillars should be placed on a heat-resistant surface, but instead of buying special candle stands, simply use things around the house: spare saucers, bread plates, even soup bowls. Pillars look especially dramatic when massed -- cluster several of various heights on a tray or a platter to create a foolproof centerpiece for the buffet table. (Be sure each pillar is at least two inches away from any others.) Check back for more home decorating tips and ideas from the Candle Lady! In the meantime, scroll down and check out these wonderful books and magazines on home decorating and decorating with candles.