Sunday, August 21, 2011

7-point Checklist For Choosing The Right Candle Holders


While candle holders are obviously key elements in any candle setting, all too often they suffer a sort of benign neglect.


Appraised at $2 million, the 12,743-square-foot, 2.5-story Spanish gothic-style mansion was one of the first homes built in Nichols Hills. The white stucco mansion at 1601 Guilford Ln. is set on 2.45 acres and features vaulted ceilings and numerous chandeliers, as well as an enclosed courtyard with a pool.Bridgeport Holdings CEO James Meyer and his ex-wife, Robin Meyer, owned the mansion on Guilford Lane before it fell into foreclosure. The couple divorced in 2009 and Robin Meyer took possession of the house, according to court records.6. Temple Bar* Are you going to use the candle holder as an integral part of the event, or do you want the candle to be a minor accessory?* There are a large number of animal and character shapes available, although these have to be matched carefully to the occasion.* Consider slate pillar plates for the really big or multi-wick candles; in fact, lovers of pillar candles can find a wide range of coasters and plate holders, some of them beautifully decorated.* For instance, if you're going for a combination of scented candles and food (and you should think very carefully about that particular mix) then the holder needs to be off to one side, substantial enough to be noticed and to be left unattended in safety.And once you've decided on the right color, you'll be led naturally to the appropriate....Contrasting Dublin�s historic ancestry, Temple Bar brings the city right up to modern day with its cosmopolitan mix of bars, restaurants, shops and art galleries.More eating, drinking and shopping can be found at Smithfield Village, a newly renovated development. A walk to the top of the Chimney presents magnificent, panoramic views of Dublin.You want to please your guests with a suggestion of a fragrance, not overpower them or the food.Bridgeport Holdings once had an extensive and diverse portfolio that included businesses ranging from homebuilders to a private foster care agency, according to a 2002 profile of the company in The Journal Record. Now a listed phone number for the Bridgeport is disconnected and the company's website is no longer operational.The mansion was featured as a Symphony Designers Show House in 2003 as part of a charity event sponsored by the Oklahoma City Orchestra League. Each year, the Orchestra League picks one local mansion to elaborately redecorate as part of the Symphony Designers fundraiser.Big name department stores trade alongside local craft shops in the busiest shopping area of Dublin. Traditional Irish gifts and souvenirs can be found more easily in the adjacent Nassau Street.* Glass is obviously popular. You can either choose a completely neutral holder, or choose a colored holder that will match the candle color. Glass is particularly appropriate for votive candleholders.The Meyers purchased the house in 2002 for $1.4 million, according to property records.Attempts to reach James or Robin Meyer also were unsuccessful. A call to Robin Meyer's attorney Christine Fritze was not immediately returned on Wednesday.6 Shape* You can choose between wood, bronze, silver, crystal, aluminium, metal candle holders, wrought iron, beaded holders, or natural products such as bamboo and coconut.2 SizeNo visit to Ireland would be complete without a tipple of the world famous Irish Guinness. Locals say it tastes better in its home city. Well, there�s only one way to find out!4 Color2. Christ Church Cathedral8. Grafton StreetThe mansion is scheduled to be auctioned off at the Oklahoma County Courthouse on Dec. 2.Dublin�s oldest building dates back nearly one thousand years to 1038. It was built courtesy of the invading Vikings, a monument to serve a powerful army.* If intimate is your objective, then go with tea lights or small jar or container candle holders.5. Guinness StorehouseIf you're going this route, you can probably justify wholesale and/or discount quantities.* If the setting is more intimate, then smaller is better. Don't force your guests to crane over the candles to hold a conversation.Dating back to the Norman invasion, this wonderful example of medieval architecture captures the artistic influence of the time. Magnificent painted ceilings and crystal chandeliers portray the Ireland of one thousand years ago.The straight sides will reduce the wax pool that is formed when the candle burns, and the tighter the fit, the longer the candle will burn.3 Siting5 MaterialBees, birds and butterflies (particularly pretty when matched to tea light candles) are popular and are available in solid and transluscent colours.The mansion on Guilford Lane was recently listed with Nichols Hills Realtor Marilyn Torbett for $2.65 million, but she released the property a few weeks ago, staff at Torbett's office said on Wednesday. Torbett could not immediately be reached for comment.If deciding what to use is your problem, then this handy checklist could help to simplify the process.Brown, founder of the John A. Brown's Department Stores brand, built the mansion with his wife Della Dunkin Brown just one year after Nichols Hills founder G.A. Nichols purchased 2,700 acres of farm land north of Oklahoma City in 1929 with dreams of developing the area into an upscale residential area, according to the city's official history.7. Smithfield VillageBy now you should have eliminated a whole lot of possibilities; the holders you are still considering will almost choose themselves.

* And finally, if you're in a languid mood, what about the charming bowls, complete with stands, that are specially designed for floating candles?




Author: Justine van Zyl


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