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Achieve Meghan Markle's stunning candle vase effect with this genius Amazon find
The Duchess's whimsical floral arrangement appears in her upcoming Netflix series — and it's easy to re-create at home.
From the looks of the trailer for Meghan Markle's upcoming Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, home entertaining is about to get the "royal" treatment. The Duchess of Sussex's new show — now set to premiere on Tuesday, March 4 — is filled with hosting, cooking and gardening how-tos, and features familiar faces as special guests. As fans of Markle's impeccable style, we're excited to watch; and we have already picked up an early floral arranging tip of hers.
As spotted by PureWow, Markle uses candelabras to hold small bunches of flower buds for a levitation-like effect (a la in the photo above). The good news? It's a breeze to re-create at home, thanks to a super-smart Amazon find: the Base Vase.
These unassuming vials will help you create a showstopper of a centerpiece in a snap.
Consisting of a narrow glass tube with a silicone bottom, the Base Vase was designed to fit inside practically any tapered candlestick holder. It couldn't be easier to use, either — all you do is place it in an empty candelabra, add your flowers and water and ta-da! The adaptable silicone ends allow for a tighter fit if needed, and at just over 6 inches long, you'll be able to fit some decently sized buds.
It makes an unexpected, yet beautiful centerpiece that would be lovely for Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day ... all of the above. And who says you can't use it as a display in your home all year round? It's the perfect way to repurpose those candleholders that are collecting dust in the closet.
Since this is a newer product, it doesn't have many ratings yet — that said, it did impress the few verified reviewers who left comments.
"Incredible product!" exclaimed one shopper. "I am a stylist and use it for photo shoots sometimes, but it’s also so fun to use for parties, tablescapes, even decor at home. I’ve used this product several times, and every time, it brings a smile to my face. What an awesome idea."
"I enjoy searching for antique and vintage candle holders at antique malls and shops," shared another. "Recently, I discovered a wonderful product that allows me to expand the functionality of these holders to include bud vases for flowers, in addition to candles. The products are very beautifully made, and they have fit well in all of the holders I have tried so far. Furthermore, the extra silicone adapter bands were particularly effective for the holder with the larger opening, enhancing its versatility."
"Genius product," wrote a final fan. "Such a fun option instead of candles. I appreciate that they included adapter bands to help fit these holders. Definitely ordering more as gifts!"
We could "wax" poetic about these clever tubes all day.
And for a zero-maintenance display...
These faux sprigs include nine varieties in pretty pale pinks and greens (though there are plenty of other combos to choose from). No water or soil required!
"I liked the diversity of foliage in this set, yet it was all cohesive," wrote a reviewer. "We were able to put together a range of little bouquets to use in varied glass vases for a lovely effect."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
