Five Ideas For a Vintage Style Christmas Candlelight Display


With Christmas around the corner, candlelight is a wonderful way to create a cosy, festive atmosphere in your home. I'm often asked how I make the shop look so enticing so if you’re wondering how to achieve that perfect warm glow, here are Five Ideas For a Vintage Style Christmas Candlelight Display.

Brass Angel Tea Light Holder illuminating in holiday decor with festive greenery, Source for the Goose Devon.


1. Create a Soft Glow with a Brass Angel Tea Light Holder
This delicate faux brass angel tea light holder adds a gentle flicker of light, perfect for a mantelpiece or nestled amongst seasonal greenery. It brings an elegant warmth to your décor with a touch of nostalgia.

pretty fluted tea light holder in a charming red colour



2. Introduce Festive Red with a Vintage-Style Antique Red Tea Light Holder
For those who love the classic and traditional colours at Christmas, a rich red tea light holder adds both warmth and a vintage feel. Place it on your dining table or arrange with other candleholders for that timeless touch.

Faux Brass Box Candleholder with four red stubby dinner candles at Source for the Goose, Devon



3. Add a Touch of Elegance with a Faux Brass Box Candleholder
If you’re after a more refined look, this faux brass box candleholder brings sophistication with its antique charm. It’s ideal as a centrepiece topped with red dinner candles and the interior filled with fresh or faux holly and berries.


4. Create Rustic Cosiness with a Wood and Brass Vintage-Style Lantern
There’s nothing quite like a rustic lantern to bring a sense of warmth. This wood and brass lantern combines classic elements beautifully, perfect for standing in a hallway with simple church candles inside or as a welcoming addition on a side table filled with a string of LED lights.

Festive Ceramic House Tea Light Holder for sale at Source for the Goose, Devon



5. Add Whimsy with a Festive Ceramic House Tea Light Holder
For a cheerful, whimsical touch, this charming ceramic house tea light holder is perfect. Reminiscent of a little winter village scene, it adds a cosy glow – lovely as a table centrepiece or place on a windowsill for passersby to enjoy when lit from inside by a flickering tealight.

I know I said five ideas for a vintage style Christmas candlelight display but I couldn't resist one more bonus one!

small faux brass lantern with mock chimney at Source for the Goose


Bonus. Add a simple charm with this Faux Brass Chimney Lantern
A sweet, graceful chimney lantern can create a sense of elegance, perfect for a quiet winter’s evening. With its vintage charm, it adds a soft glow to a windowsill or any cosy nook.

I have so enjoyed sourcing this selection of candleholders; all  are specially chosen to help you bring a warm, nostalgic feel to your home this winter and most especially at Christmas.  

Have a look at my other festive decorating options for your home, or pop in soon for some real life inspiration at Source for the Goose.


Love Jill x