The Well-Lit Egg

We all look a tad better when the lights are dim. Accept it and move on. Candles illuminate us and our rooms. And, it's the dirt cheapest way to give color to a neutral holiday table or ambiance to a fete that's more frowns than fun. Arrange an odd number of candles (3, 5, or 7 depending on table length) down the center for maximum impact. Wednesday's installment of eggs-cellent Easter finds includes these oh-so-pretty candles from Crate & Barrel (www.crateandbarrel.com). MAMA TIP: My friend Allison says she counts aloud as she lights candles in her home so she doesn't forget to blow any out later. She is Fire Saftey Girl.