On the Rocks

Project created by Michael Derouin, AAF, AIFD, PFCI
Pairs of miniature calla lilies gracefully wind their way around a collection of five Ascot Candleholders; creating a modern version of the table top candelabra. The candlelit design is embellished with Dendrobium blooms, smooth river stones and delicate gardenia blossoms.Ingredients:

• Five 15" Ascot Candleholders, Accent Decor (#46760.00)

• Two 1 kg Packages River Stones, Accent Decor (#226601.01)

• Five 15" Taper Candles, Arista Candles

• Ten Stems 60 cm White Miniature Calla Lilies

• Two Stems White Dendrobium Orchids

• Three Gardenias

• Three Votive Candles

• 15" Mirror

Steps:

1. Cut calla lilies to the same length, and separate them into 5 pairs
2. Take a pair of calla and line up the bottom of the stems to the bottom of the candle
3. Simultaneously insert the candle and stems into the Ascot candleholder
4. Repeat for each candleholder, then fill with water
5. Place all five completed candleholders around the mirror
6. Gently wind each pair of calla behind the candle to the right (counter clockwise)
7. Place two dendrobium orchid blooms in each vase (to the left of candle)
8. Place three votives in center of mirror and add river stones
9. Finish by placing gardenia blooms around votive candles.
10. Light Candles