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Between planning another lonely Valentine’s Day and stocking up on booze and chocolate, I spruced up a lame candle jar with a faux-cork finish.

I spotted this project in Todd Oldham’s “Kid Made Modern.” (Yeah, I read kids’ books. So what?)

This rustic touch provides extra warmth on a cold Feb. 14 — whether your evening is hopelessly romantic or just hopeless.

Faux-cork candle jar

Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Soundtrack: “Light Up” by Tegan and Sara

Cost: $0-$5

Materials

glass candle jar

masking tape

brown shoe polish