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Hi, everyone!

For those of you who have heard me say this 1,000 times before, my apologies. BUT…I absolutely LOVE flameless candles!! I think they may be my favorite accent piece because they’re just so versatile and appropriate in any season…not to mention safe and worry-free.

I’m often asked how I incorporate flameless candles into my décor and I thought it would be nicer to show you in photos. Five of the seven shots below feature the Aqua Flame candle from Bethlehem Lights because I think it’s just the coolest idea ever. But you can use any flameless candle and get the same great effect.

Stairs aren’t a place people often think about putting candles and I’d definitely say this is more of a special occasion kind-of-thing if you have kids and pets at home like me. But, if you’re having a party and there’s no real reason for guests to go upstairs, decorate the staircase with a flameless candle or two. Imagine these outside on porch steps too—how welcoming!

I nestled this candle among a few decorative branches. It feels really earthy and natural to me—very much along the lines of bringing the outdoors in, which, if you remember, was one of our episodes this season on You’re Home with Jill! It’s such a popular theme in design right now.

The beauty of flameless candles is being able to incorporate them into your existing décor…there’s no need to make them the center of attention, unless you want to. I like to set the timer on my candles so I don’t have to think about turning them on or off. It doesn’t get easier than that.

Remember that rule of three design concept I talked about in my blog a few weeks ago? Here we go. Grouping things in threes creates harmony and cohesion in your design. It invites the eye to be drawn to a focal point, which is comfortable for the admirer and ultimately makes your décor feel comfortable.

Another great example of the rule of three and how you can work these candles into your existing scheme. Note how we also mixed the textures of items in this photo-- they add interest and prevent your décor from falling flat. I also blogged about that!!

Now this is a two-fer shot. The live arrangement in the front is another terrarium-like idea you can try. The centerpiece in the foreground is summery and fun. Put a flameless candle inside any clear decorative vase—like an apothecary jar—and then add sand and some seashells. You’ve just brought the beach home.

Now let’s go outside. Obviously the floral centerpiece was my focal point, but I accentuated it with Home Reflections Hurricane & Candle Set by Valerie—which is now on clearance! Go stock up!

Happy decorating! May your battery drawer always be full!

From my home to yours,
—Jill