The best place to stock up on candles? Goodwill!

So, now that I've got the coolest fireplace mantle in the world, I've been having tons of fun covering it with candles and flowers.  I've finally got somewhere to put them!

Whenever I see a great little vase or candleholder at Goodwill for a few dollars, I pick it up; I can't help myself.  I keep a space in the closet to store these, that way I can change up my house often and use whatever flowers happen to be in bloom as well.

I may have a lot of accessories for my house, but none of them cost much.  (That's how I justify my thrift store trips anyway.)

Lately I've found some great candleholders while at the thrift stores.  Just look at these!

This little Partylite cabin (in perfect condition) was just $6 at Goodwill!

There's room for a candle inside, as well as in the firepit.

Love the details on this!!

Here it is lit up on the mantle.

I love the raccoons in the trashcan and on the outhouse.

Just perfect for this house!

And I did it again!

I found this beautiful hand painted Fenton fairy lamp at a thrift store for $7.

It has the prettiest, softest glow.

Here it is online:

While I paid a little more, and it is worth a little less than my last Fenton find, I'm still happy about it!

Lately I've been finding tons of great smelling, never used candles at thrift stores.

This large, unused Yankee candle on the left was just $3!  (And came with the topper.)

And the amazing unused candles come in some great containers, too!

I'll use these in the fall.  I thought the wooden, carved votive holders were so pretty.

And finally, I love this little stained glass hummingbird holder for $5!

The vase (with two peonies from the yard), was $2 at an estate sale.

Changing the details in the house, and finding new arrangements for candles and flowers - this just makes me so happy.  

Who gives away brand new, unburned candles, anyway?

I doubt I'll ever solve that mystery.  But I'm just glad some people do! 😄