Abstract: A candle snuffer for extinguishing candle flames and for display as a decorative piece is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the candle snuffer includes an elongate handle and first and second snuffing members coupled to the handle. A user-operable actuator is operatively connected to the first and second snuffing members and is operable to bring the first and second snuffing members into snuffing contact with each other to extinguish a candle flame positioned between the snuffing members. The handle and actuator may be configured to resemble parts of a plant, and the snuffing members may be configured to resemble the wings of a butterfly to permit display of the candle snuffer as a decorative piece. Also disclosed is a holder for supporting the candle snuffer in an upright position. The holder in a disclosed embodiment is configured to resemble a flowerpot to complement the plant/butterfly shape of the candle snuffer.