You will definitely be the life, and light, of any party with these spectacular candles from QuelObjet.com.

From tapered flares to a "Tour de Lumiere" to rustic pots with colorful, subtly scented candles they will make for special times dining outdoors and entertaining on these beautiful, warm summer evenings.

So, toss away those ugly and outdated citronella tins and add something special.

The striped garden flares are ideal by the pool, the shore or the garden. These flares not only make for a spectacular addition to your party, the citronella in them keeps the bugs away. The colorful, striped tapers are available in yellow/lilac/black or teal/gray/black/white and are mounted on a strong bamboo stake to sit at 35 1/2 inches tall. Retail: $39 a pair.

The stunning Tour de Lumiere is an exquisite piece to add indoors or out. The wrought-iron pyramid's three tiers have been crafted to float 18 glass cups, each holding a small votive candle. The structure stands 55 inches tall and comes with 18 red or white candles. After that, use your imagination to fill the cups ... go for wild colors, scents, etc. Retail: $239.

If a more natural look is more your cup of tea, check out the Pots de Landes. These authentic terra cotta pots hold floral scented candles and add a touch of Provence to any scene.

These antique pots have been used in the Southwest of France for more than two centuries to collect natural resin from the trees and have aged gradually and naturally. They burn for 70 hours and each unique pot is a little over 5 inches in diameter and 4 1/3 inches tall.

Colors and scents available include: red/coquelicot (poppy), brick/capucine (nasturtium), and pink/violette (violet). Retail: $40 each.

For more information, call 877-762-4499 or visit www.quelobjet.com.

ADD SOME POP

You don't have to live in a posh, downtown New York City loft to get that trendy look on your walls.

And you don't have to make numerous trips to boutiques and home stores. The new "Tribeca" collection from WallPops offers the latest in fashion-forward designs to update tired walls with a downtown vibe.

"People with an eye toward design and passion for what is 'now' will find the 'Tribeca' collection to be the ideal way to make a statement on their walls," said Paula Berberian, creative services manager for Brewster Home Fashions, manufacturers of WallPops.

"Since all WallPops products are removable, you can give your home an instant fashionable flair without the long-term commitment," Berberian said.

WallPops is the most versatile line of peel-and-stick, repositionable and removable wall art on the market and is available in an assortment of solid colors and designs. Items are available in large 13 inch circles (Dots), 13 inch squares (Blox), 6 1/2 inch by 16 foot rolls (Stripes) and die-cut shapes. Most can be cut to customize your needs.

Included in the "Tribeca" collection:

Tangier - The classic combination of black and white gets reinvented and the dramatic Moroccan style stands out.

Geo - Retro, here we go! Inspired by vintage design, this blue, green, brown and white geometric pattern is funky, yet classic.

Animal Instinct - Animal prints are in. This brown and white zebra-inspired print spices up any space.

Ice - This look, despite its name, is hot. Metallics are the ultimate and this stunning pewter color is totally on trend. Pair this with almost any other WallPops design for a silvery splash.

Flora - Soft green, pale gray and white work in harmony in these leaf and vine designs to create a tranquil atmosphere.

For more information, call 800-366-1700 or visit www.wall-pops.com.

Maggie Reed can be reached at maggie.reed@copleynews.com; 619-718-5821; or 123 Camino de la Reina, Suite 202S, San Diego, CA 92108.

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