The Prettiest Way to Create Mood Lighting

When the sun goes down, we tend to turn our lights on — but while harsh overhead lighting makes it easier to see at night, it does not create a romantic ambiance. The best way to set a sexy mood is with dim candlelight, and we're huge fans of scattered tea lights flickering within pretty votives. To make it easy for you to create soft mood lighting for your next dinner party, peaceful evening in, or romantic romp, we've rounded up 36 beautiful votives. Check them out ahead.