Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cut-outs onto it.  Each layer of paper is sealed with a glue or varnish before adding another new layer. 

You can use the decoupage technique to create a beautiful votive candle holder.

I guess I'm hopelessly addicted to HGTV these days. Mostly because they've got some great ideas that I plan to incorporate into our new log home.

This morning, on Room By Room, hosts Shari Hiller and Matt Fox showed how to create a festive atmosphere in any room.

Here are my favorites...

I've been adding bits & pieces to my growing collection of "crazy cowboy things" for quite awhile now...

Yesterday, a visitor to this site sent me Bud Light's Real Men of Genius ad for "Mr. Exotic Cowboy Boot Wearer". So I guess now seems as good a time as any to share my collection of funny cowboy stuff.

Enjoy!

Following are pictures of some of the most unique candles and candle holders that would make great gifts -- for yourself or a friend.

Simply click on the photo to see the price or order one for yourself.