Party Collection

A festive setting comes down to three things: light, a little greenery and a few hanging decorations. Here you'll find long and wide candles, hurricanes in several heights, vases, pine and berry bouquets, graphic baubles and hanging leaf ornaments.

Light comes first

Start with the points of light, since they shape the room in the evening. A long, slim candle needs a candlestick and holds the vertical line. A wide candle stands on its own on a tray. The hurricane places glass between the flame and drafts: it is the one that holds up best near a window.

Group heights, not pairs

One hurricane gives light, two identical ones face each other, three different heights create a composition. Take a small, a medium and a taller one, then line them up a few centimeters apart: the eye follows the slope and the whole arrangement reads at a glance. In a triangle, the glasses hide one another.

Storing your decor after the holidays

Decor that is stored well comes back undamaged. Empty the hurricanes of their wax, wipe the glass dry, and lay the baubles in a compartmentalized box. Hanging leaf ornaments are stored flat and separately, as a bent hook never quite regains its shape.

Frequently asked questions

Where can you hang ornaments other than on a tree?

On a bare branch set in a tall vase, on a door handle or along a banister. Any support slim enough to pass through the hook will do.

How tall should decor be on a dining table?

Stay below the eye line of a seated person, about twenty centimeters, or go clearly above it with a tall vase. In between, the decor cuts off the conversation.

How do you clean a glass hurricane?

With warm water and a soft cloth, once the glass is completely cool. Leftover wax comes off more easily after a short spell in the cold.