Holidays are a time for gatherings and events, and chances are you’ll find yourself hosting at least one function between now and the end of the year. Something that you might not know about entertaining is that luxury candles are the perfect way to help set the mood for your guests! Playing host (or hostess)…
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Candle subscriptions Diving into the fabulous variety offered in luxury candles can be overwhelming! Even those of us who have been passionate about candles for years can have a hard time deciding which new scents and brands to try. With a candle subscription service, however, candle enthusiasts are offered a wide range of candles and…
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Diptyque Diptyque began in 1961 as a fabric and wallpaper design company in Paris’s 34 boulevard Saint-Germain. The brand’s Parisian birthplace aligned with the artistic origins of its creators— interior designer Christiane Gautrot, painter Desmond Knox-Leet, and theater director and set designer Yves Coueslant. The influence of this genesis remains strong in a myriad of…
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Colonia Burn Time: 30 hours Throw: Medium Notes: Spicy citrus blend with hints of jasmine, amber, and white musk Room Recommendation: Living room, bedroom, and bathroom Price: $83.00 Acqua di Parma’s Colonia is the perfect candle to commemorate the brand’s 100th anniversary which it celebrates this year. Its classic light fragrance is truly timeless, embodying…
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Abd El Kader Wax Type: Vegetal Burn Time: 120 Hours (Intermezzo 3-wick) Throw: Strong Notes: Apple, blackcurrant bud, clove, ginger, lemon, spearmint, jasmine, and vanilla—this candle offers a complex yet balanced bouquet of scents that delivers a tantalizing aroma! Room Recommendation: Living room, office Price: $230.00 If you’ve ever had Moroccan mint tea, then you’re already…
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I can’t believe fall is here already! The days seem to go by more and more quickly, growing shorter as winter nears. Autumn is my favorite time of the year—I love it when the temperature drops to that perfect “sweater weather” and I can start pulling out my overcoats, faux furs, and ankle boots (a.k.a.…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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