While many retailers sell elegant candle holders, you can make your own using a few items from the Dollar Tree. Here's the lowdown on this easy DIY.

Floral Clear Glass Taper Candle Holder. £24 at Anthropologie. Sorry but can we just take a moment to appreciate the stunning floral detailing on this taper candle holder? Obsessed.

And what I like to do is make sea glass candles with them. Some people who make sea glass candles glue the glass to a jar. But because many of my pieces are rare, I prefer not to fix them permanently.

Old glass candle jars are great for separating and storing things like batteries, nails, screws, and coins. Clear jars have the added advantage of making it easy to see what you're storing. 23.