Everyone looks better in candlelight. That said, pepper your next celebration, be it a birthday or plain old weekend bash, with cute and quirky novelty candles. From candles that are made for cakes to ones that serve as a centerpiece, there are a wide variety of fun shapes to add that extra zing to your holiday or soiree.
Birthdays and Holidays
Every birthday cake needs some candles, but how about skipping the standard fare and decorating with fun shapes? For kids you'll find candles designed to look like crayons or Legos, for the older set you'll find options in the shape of dynamite or bombs. Look also for birthday candles in the shape of numbers, fish or flowers. Spell out the birthday girl or guy's name with letters, or just let them know you think they're an "old fart" with a candle saying. As for other holidays, celebrate Christmas with Santas, snowflakes, stars and snowmen, for Valentine's Day try a large heart shaped candle with a triple wick as a centerpiece. Scatter tiny pumpkin or witch shapes around for Halloween, or ring in the New Year with candles shaped like champagne flutes.
Other Novelty Candles
You'll find a plethora of nonyou might even find versions shaped your child's favorite cartoon character. Brighten up a back porch or garden with animals or flower shapes. Try floating candles in a large clear bowl as a romantic centerpiece. Give your kitchen an old west feel with cowboy boot shapes. You'll also find white candles that drip into different colors and electric candles that are battery operated. Votives in pretty printed jars make a great gift as do small novelty candles that come in packs of four or six.
