Popping a pillar candle inside a cylinder vase is an old decorating standby. To give it a festive—and fashionable—flourish, look no further than your tie rack. Wrapped around the vase's collar, a preppy red-check bowtie makes an irresistibly cheeky style statement.

Here's what you'll need:
-Pillar candle
-Cylinder vase
-Adjustable bowtie

Step 1: Place pillar candle in cylinder vase.

Step 2: Wrap bowtie around vase; adjust length to ensure snug fit.