I like to put beads or marbles in the bottom, then stick a candle inside. Looks pretty and is a safe way to burn candles too. I usually set them inside a decorated wreath, but they are pretty even without the wreath. In the mags, I see them with things like limes or lemons in them too. DIl found some tall, sparkly, curly "twig" type things at Dollar Tree and put them in a vase on her table--looks very festive. Let us know what you come up with. Luvs

You might check the "marthastewartliving.com" site and I bet she has some ideas. Look in the projects sections. Same with Michael's or Joann's web sites.

Sal

Forgot about this - put some marbles/glass pieces in the bottom of the vase, add some shells or whatever you wish, Xmas decorations that will stay down and not float, add more marbles/glass pieces. Fill with water and using a floating candle. The light filters down and really shines onto the objects below like a seascape. Add some raffia or ribbon around the neck of the vase to jazz it up.

Sal

There's an idea on this site using branches. Check it out.
http://www.redding.com/redd/fe_home_garden/article/0,2232,REDD_17504_5169625,00.html

Here is a link that might be useful: Branch Display

Cranberries,unwrapped peppermints,candy canes,buttons,beaded garland and I'm sure you have found plenty of ideas by now.

ginger