How to Style a Rustic Candle Holder for Any Season

Quick answer

Style a rustic candle holder by swapping seasonal accents around it—think pinecones for winter, wildflowers for spring—while keeping the metal base as your anchor piece.

Steps to style your rustic candle holder for any season

1. Choose your anchor candle holder: Select a metal candle holder that fits your personal taste and home decor. For a woodland or winter theme, go with the Bear & Pine Trees holder. For a western or summer look, pick the Cowboy Riding Horseback design. The powder coat finish works with any color palette. Avoid choosing a holder with a seasonal motif you'll get tired of—stick with a theme you enjoy year-round.
2. Add a seasonal base layer: Place the holder on a small tray, wood slice, or fabric runner that matches the current season. For fall, use a burlap or orange-toned cloth. For winter, try a white faux fur or silver tray. For spring, a pastel or green felt pad works well. For summer, a bright bandana or woven placemat adds color. Don't skip the base layer—it protects surfaces from heat and candle wax while setting the seasonal tone.
3. Surround with seasonal accents: Arrange small decor items around the candle holder. In winter, add pinecones, small evergreen sprigs, or a mini snowman ornament. In spring, place faux flowers, small birds, or pastel eggs. In summer, use seashells, starfish, or small succulents. In fall, add mini pumpkins, acorns, or dried leaves. A common mistake is overcrowding—limit accents to three or four items so the candle holder remains the focal point.
4. Swap the candle color or scent: Use a votive candle that complements the season. In winter, choose ivory, red, or pine-scented candles. In spring, go with pale pink or lavender with floral scents. In summer, use bright yellow or ocean blue with citrus or coconut scents. In fall, opt for orange, burgundy, or cinnamon-apple scents. Make sure the votive fits snugly in the included glass holder—never force a candle that's too large.
5. Refresh the display each season: At the start of each season, remove all accents and base layer, wipe the metal holder with a dry cloth, and rebuild with new seasonal items. Store off-season decor in a labeled bin to keep it organized. Set a reminder on your phone to swap decor at the solstices or equinoxes—it makes the task easy to remember.

Product details

• Bear & Pine Trees Candle Holder: Laser-cut from 18-gauge steel with a powder coat finish, 5" wide x 4" deep x 4" tall, includes glass votive. The durable steel and included votive let you swap seasonal decor without worrying about damage or needing extra glassware.

  

• Cowboy Riding Horseback Candle Holder: Laser-cut from 18-gauge steel with a powder coat finish, 5" wide x 4" deep x 4" tall, includes glass votive. Its western silhouette makes it a natural fit for summer or ranch-themed displays, but the powder coat finish keeps it neutral enough for other seasons.