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Fashion & Luxury Candles

As a trained visual merchandiser and lifelong fashion aficionado, I find myself constantly noticing the connections between design and candles. It turns out that those connections are no coincidence: the relationship between design and luxury candles runs quite deep! From fashion icon Bella Freud’s candle line to Jonathan Adler’s foray into the home fragrance market, here I briefly explore the many ties between the design industry and luxury candle creation. Bella Freud A fashion designer who has developed her luxury…

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Room By Room: Kitchen

As every room has a mood and a color scheme, so too should each room in your home have its own distinct scent. Imagine an ideal experience in each room, such as a refreshing shower or a fantastic night’s sleep, and find scents that remind you of those times. Is it an active or a resting room? Is the room fresh and clean or messy and fun? Does the room lead to concentration or contemplation? In this series I will share some…

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TOCCA: Cleopatra

Cleopatra Wax Type: Vegetable/paraffin wax blend Burn Time: 60 hours Throw: Medium Notes: Fresh cucumber and sweet grapefruit Room Recommendation: Living Room and Office Price: $54.00 Inspired by the ingredients used in Cleopatra VII’s beauty rituals, this cucumber and sweet grapefruit scented candle is the epitome of femininity. With a crisp and girly fragrance, TOCCA’s Cleopatra is the perfect cure for a dreary Monday. Packed in a gorgeous, round, plum-colored box with gold details, Cleopatra is a great ornament to…

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Aromatherapy: Mood + Scent

While candles are a great way to add color and personality to a room, their aromatic properties can additionally have a huge effect on your mood. Did you know, for example, that using a light calming scent like lavender and vanilla in your office, while relaxing, can actually decrease your work productivity? Or that burning food-scented candles in your dining room can distract your palate while eating? Using the principles of aromatherapy, the practice of enhancing one’s physical and emotional…

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FORMAT: Filled Candles

Filled Candles Available in a wide range of colors and scents, filled candles are made by pouring the candle ingredients directly into a heat-resistant glass or ceramic holder, which cannot be switched out. Essentially, this means that you have a candle attached to its holder, often creating a consistent design effect. These candles are especially popular because they do not require the purchase of an additional holder in order to be safe and beautiful.…

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WAX TYPE: Soy

Soy Wax Another natural alternative to paraffin candles are soy candles, made from soybean wax. This wax is actually created by processing soybean oil, a common ingredient in many types of cooking. Like their beeswax counterparts, soy candles last longer and are far safer in a closed or less ventilated room than paraffin candles, while costing a bit more due to these safety properties. An added bonus of soy candles, however, is that they are generally hypoallergenic. If candles usually…

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The Benefits of Luxury Candles

While you probably wouldn’t be visiting my site if you didn’t enjoy the wide array of gorgeous luxury candles out there, you might not know that they actually have many health, productivity, and environmental benefits! From ancient legends about the beauty benefits of lighting candles to the known emotional lift that they can provide, the advantages of high-quality candles are becoming increasingly recognized.  In this article, I explore some of the lesser-known benefits of luxury candles. Because, let’s face it,…

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Jo Malone

Nectarine Blossom & Honey Burn Time: 45 hours Throw: Strong Notes: Nectarine and acacia honey  Room Recommendation: Living Room and Bedroom Price: $65.00 This is my favorite Jo Malone fragrance—it really smells phenomenal! I’ve been burning and wearing Jo Malone’s Nectarine Blossom & Honey for years. I adore its fresh, fruity, and long-lasting scent. This candle has such a unique and relaxing fragrance that every time I burn it, I feel like I’m in a luxury spa awaiting a full-body…

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Bella Freud Signature

Bella Freud Signature Wax Type: Soy Burn Time: 40 hours Throw: Strong Notes: Oud and cedarwood Room Recommendation: Living Room Price: $65.00 Bella Freud’s Signature fragrance is at once deeply masculine and warm and comforting. With notes of smoky incense and the woodsy oud of the Assamese agar tree, Signature makes me feel like I am in the presence of a sophisticated man. Exuding an even burn, this candle’s rich scent lingers for hours, leaving a warm embrace long after…

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FORMAT: Taper Candles

Taper Candles   Also known as traditional candle sticks, taper candles notably cannot stand alone. Generally requiring a holder of some kind, taper candles are popular because of the elegant element contributed by such holders as candelabra and chandeliers. Measuring approximately 6–8 inches in length, these elegant candles come in a wide range of colors and scents. Taper candles are great for dinner parties, weddings, and meditation.  …

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Voluspa: Makassar Ebony & Peach

Makassar Ebony & Peach Wax Type: Coconut wax blend Burn Time: 45 hours Throw: Strong Notes: Black ebony wood combined with ripe peaches and apple blossoms. Room Recommendation: Bedroom and living room There is just something so sexy about this candle—I think it’s the combination of the dark packaging and the sensual notes of black ebony wood. When you walk into the room, the first note that hits you is that of ripe peaches, followed by the scent of ebony perfectly blending…

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Candle Burning 101

While candles are a relaxing and gorgeous addition to any home, as open flames, they have the potential to become as dangerous as any other fire source. Although candles are one of the leading causes of accidental fires in one’s home, the CPSC explains that 85% of these fires are preventable through following three easy steps: Do not leave any candle unattended (especially for extended periods of time). Keep candles away from anything flammable (such as curtains or plants). Make…

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FORMAT: Pillars

Pillars One of the most common types of candle, pillars are essentially filled candles without base structures, meaning that they are formed into cylindrical shapes and able to stand alone. Generally placed upon either a decorative dish or in a holder, these candles additionally come in a broad range of colors and scents, as well as a variety of sizes. While they usually have a single wick, they can be purchased with two or even three wicks to increase scent…

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