"I'm someone who is almost always burning a candle while at home. I've always been interested in different scents and genuinely enjoy rotating through my collection of seasonal and general fragrances as the mood strikes. While I could, of course, light my candles using a standard lighter or favorite matchbook, where's the fun in that? I'm partial to making even the most practical home elements a little more aesthetically pleasing, so I'd much rather display some sort of cute match striker on my coffee table"
"While attending High Point Market in North Carolina this past October, I took some time to explore a few area antique malls and thrift stores. When I came across some beautiful vintage toothpick holders for just a couple of dollars each, I knew immediately that I wanted to turn them into match striker and holder combos instead. I'm by no means the first person who's thought of this idea."
Frequent candle users can enhance aesthetics by repurposing vintage toothpick holders as match strikers and holders. Antique malls, thrift stores, and secondhand markets yield inexpensive vintage toothpick vessels ideal for display. Press-on match striker stickers, about $7 for a pack of 28, affix to the holder bottoms to create functional striking surfaces. Place longer restaurant- or bar-style matches inside the holder for easy access. Designer-made premade versions exist, demonstrating the concept. The process is simple, affordable, and turns ordinary small vessels into decorative, practical accessories for coffee tables, nightstands, and other home surfaces.
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