i have always loved decorative candles of different types.

possibly my favourites are the kind that are usually globe-shaped, and have a stained glass pattern or design on the outside. as the candle burns down, the light comes from within and lights up the pattern.

well heck. i swear i saw these things but maybe they have gone out of fashion or something. or maybe the ones i saw were ehh hand made and not commercially... sigh. all i can find are holders ("knick-knack category), and not even with the same look. even the decorative candles i find are not of this type.

and come to think, either holders or candles would have to suit their decor.

--------- scratch.

i know you said no food, but what about something traditional and store-bought... something fancy that most people like, or something unusual but simple.

An assorted box of Godiva chocolate truffles?
OR

can you get hold of After-Eights? these are slim dark chocolate envelopes, about 1.5" squares, 1mm thick, with a layer of distinct but not overpowering mint glace. The brand is modest - Nestle - but taste and style is simple, subtle... quite excellent, imho.



i think there's about 16 or 20 pcs per box. if i recall they also come in boxes twice that size. two rows instead of one.

that's the best i can do for now.

perhaps if not appropriate these might at least provide stepping stones for other ideas....

~ waves ~