While luxury candle enthusiasts love the calming, meditative, and uplifting experiences that come with lighting our favorite high-quality candles, many of us don’t know much about what goes into creating these sumptuous items. Unless you’re a chemist or chandler (the fancy word for a candle maker) yourself, chances are pretty good that you only know that basics of crafting candles, and little about the artistry that goes into making luxury candles. In this article, we delve into the process of…
I love a high-quality, finely scented luxury candle as much as the next person (okay, probably more). Sure, they can be a bit of an investment, particularly if you love burning them in every room of your house – like I do! I like to think of luxury candles as an investment in your well-being. As with any good investment, you want to make sure it’s long lasting. Enter candle care and candle maintenance – so easy to forget, but…
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…