Dining by candlelight is romantic. Add a gothic twist with these wrought iron designs available at The Kilkenny Shops (kilkennyshop.com), on Nassau Street, Dublin 2, Stillorgan Shopping Centre, High Street, Galway, and Cobh, Cork.
A pillar holder and candle was €4.95 and is now €2.95. This seven-branch candelabra and candles has been reduced from €29.95 to €19.95.
Don't like black? Change the colour using Combi Color, available in racing green, signal red, brown, white or cream at MRCB (01-6798755) and other stockists. Price €11.99 for 250ml. Or if you prefer pretty pastels try Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Stockists listed on anniesloan.com. Tester pots cost €8 for 100ml.