Wax Type: Soy Burn Time: 15 hours Throw: Strong Notes: Gardenia, tuberose, and amber Room Recommendation: Bedroom, bathroom, living room, and office—especially well-suited for hotel rooms. Price: US $30 As a resident of Southern California, I’m always surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers. So, whenever I head out of town, I like to take some of these notes with me as a little reminder of home. Today, as I packed for a quick trip to Wisconsin, this included the gorgeous…
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…
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…
As the snow melts away and the flowers begin to bloom, it’s time to unwrap some of my favorite spring candles. For me, springtime conjures up images of beautiful rose gardens, freshly cut fruit, and endless sunny days. My favorite spring fragrances capture these moments and embody the season’s rejuvenating aura. Here are some of the fragrances I’ll be burning all spring: Baies by Diptyque Wax Type: High quality vegetable/paraffin wax mix (60 Hours 6.5oz/184g) Notes: Roses, blackcurrant leaves Fragrance…
Apricot Tea Wax Type: Soy blend Burn Time: 8.1oz 60 hours / 2.4 oz 20 hours Throw: Strong Notes: English apricot, black tea leaves, bergamot, and golden amber Room Recommendation: Living Room and bedroom The newest addition to NEST’s phenomenal home fragrance collection, NEST’s Apricot Tea candle offers a delicious blend of English apricot wrapped in black tea leaves with hints of bergamot and golden amber. With a juicy aroma that is both sweet and fruity, Apricot Tea is even more…