What is brighter than a flashlight, more flattering than fluorescent, safer than a candle, and doesn't fade or burn? The Candela, a new rechargeable light from Vessel (comes in sets of four with a charger, $75, www.vesselinc.com). It gives the illusion of a burning candle without the hazards of an open flame or the inconvenience of drippy wax. The Candela bulb stays lit for five hours between 16- to 19-hour charges and will last for at least three years. Made of a lightweight heatproof plastic, the portable lamp is just as handy for black-outs as it is for romantic dinners, indoors or out.