STYLE

Gothic Illumination

Halloween is all about the ambiance, and what could give your abode a spookier atmosphere than some well-placed candles? You could run down to the drug store and stock up on the 55 cent cheapies, but that's about as kosher as wearing a shirt that says "This IS my costume!" to your friend's party. If you're going to light with fire, do it right, with hand-crafted gothic candles and accessories from Cathedral, a San Diego-based company that sells their wares on the web at www. cathedral1. com. You can order directly or request a catalog by calling their real-world store at 1-877-228-4337. Great for stories of headless henchmen at Halloween, or atmospheric table settings at Thanksgiving, or high-end stocking stuffers for the goth in your family during the holidays.

--Chris J. Magyar

A-Six candle chandelier: $275

B-Turn your candle into a decorative lamp with a beaded crystal shade: $98

C-Sheer organza sacks over glass cylinders accommodate a floating candle, giving a luminous glow for just the right ambiance: $8

D-Handsome medieval cast-iron finial holders provide soft romantic lighting and warmth to your dining table, mantel, or end table, especially when grouped in sets of three or five: $35/ each

E-5'3" high, this floor candelabra is an amazing statement piece for any room. Made from cast iron replicas of gothic railings, this candelabra accommodates nine candles, and has tremendous effect: $650

F-Large (26" x 18.5") gothic arch wall sconce cast with a triple clover leaf pattern, accommodating a standard taper candle, available in single or in pairs: $150/ each