I began with a limestone-topped table and antique ladder. We cut plywood to fit on the rungs of the ladder and
stained it to match. This stablizes the ladder and adds shelf space. 

The First Steps
I loaded the ladder with candles first, making sure to have enough room for the tester in front. Simple rows on the top shelf looked a little "big box"; I laid one candle on its side, which also allowed room for a riser (see photo lower right). 

All in the Details
Detail elements such as dragonfly trays, insect boxes and iron dragonflies were tucked into various areas of the display. 

Spell It Out
Three initial plates were hung in the frame; backstock is on the rear shelves of the ladder. 

Finshing Touches
No display is finished until the details are perfect. Turn labels right side up - even if unconsciously, customers will notice the pride you take in your merchandising.  

In this display, certain elements bear repeating: the white containers, both porcelain and ceramic; the natural elements. both in the twig ball and risers and the burlap; the gold in the frame, plates and label embossing; and finally, the reference to spring in the fly and bee motifs.