Living Room Your living room generally acts as a place that brings together the wonder of the outdoors with the comfort of your home. It acts as your guests’ introduction to your home and is the first impression they will get of you as a host. To cultivate an inviting and natural atmosphere, bring in…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…