How to Make Taper Candles Stand Up Straight: Easy Hack for Perfect Candle Styling
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Taper candles are some of the most beautiful accents you can add to your home. Their classic, slender shape brings instant sophistication, elevating and romanticizing any space with timeless style.
The challenge, though, is that even the most elegant taper candles can quickly look messy—or worse, unsafe—when they start leaning or tipping in the holder.
The best solution is always to find the right size taper candle for your candleholder.
But if you’re like me and love collecting vintage candlesticks, you know firsthand that these beautiful treasures come in all shapes and sizes.
That often means your candles don’t fit perfectly, leaving you with wobbly tapers that distract from the look you’re after.
Meet the Little Helper That Changes Everything.
A few years ago, I discovered candle snuggers, and they’ve been a staple in my decorating ever since!
These simple little helpers keep taper candles upright and secure, no matter the size of the holder, making them a must-have for anyone who loves decorating with vintage candlesticks.
Taper trouble solved. Now it’s time for more candleholders!
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Hi, I’m Casey, founder of Refuge Interiors, where I combine my lifelong love of decorating and design with a passion for sourcing vintage and antique treasures to create classic, collected interiors that feel warm, inviting, and beautifully lived in.
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