kai: what’s the best advice you’ve ever received? nk: the best advice i’ve ever gotten was to be yourself. it may seem obvious, but too many people spend too much time worrying about what others think. life’s just too short to try to please everyone! kai: do you have a mantra you live by? nk:…
There’s something magical about lighting a candle in the evening—the way the flickering flame casts a soft glow, the way the scent slowly fills the air, transforming an ordinary space into something almost cinematic. For me, that magic is Bibliothèque by Byredo. This candle has been a staple in my home for years, and every…
Burn Time: 55-60 hours Throw: Medium Notes: Caramel, vanilla, cinnamon Room Recommendation: Living room, kitchen, and office It’s that time again, time for me to share with you my newest candle crush – Memoria Infantia by Amanda de Montal. I’ve been lighting this little gem every night for the past week, and honestly, it’s been absolutely delightful! The design…
Wax Type: Sunflower Burn Time: 55 hours Throw: Strong Notes: Lemon, bergamot, green tea Room Recommendation: Living room, kitchen, and office Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of indulging in Thea Citrus by Amanda de Montal. As soon as I opened the box, I was struck by its zesty aroma. The fragrance notes of lemon, green tea,…
Wax Type: Soy Burn Time: 45-50 hours Throw: Strong Notes: Green tea, rosemary, jasmine Room Recommendation: Living room, bedroom, kitchen, and office I recently had the opportunity to experience Botanica NO.8 by Hippa, and I have to say, I love it! This plant-based, non-toxic, and cruelty-free candle is made with 100% sustainable and plastic-free materials, making it not only great…
Name: Campbell’s Soup Burn Time: 40 hours Throw: Medium Notes: Tomato Leaf Room Recommendation: Living room and Kitchen The Andy Warhol candle from Twisted Lily is the perfect addition to any pop art enthusiast’s home. Not only does it pay homage to the iconic Campbell’s Soup can, but it also smells delicious! A perfect blend of tomato leaf, basil…
Name: Pale Sienna by Ferm Living Wax Type: Soy Burn Time: 39 hours Throw: Medium Notes: Chamomile Room Recommendation: Living room, bedroom, and office I got this candle without really thinking about it, I liked the vessel, I took a quick whiff and headed to the register. When I got home and started burning it, I immediately fell in love!…
Let’s face it, sometimes we all wish that we could manage our emotions a little better. You may already know that with me, it all begins and ends with candles… they could probably solve many of the world’s problems. Candle aromatherapy is a great, easy way to nudge us toward our desired emotions. Want to…
Let me start off by saying I absolutely enjoyed Bake & Burn. Baking what I was burning (not burning what I was baking) was so much fun and I wanted to do another like it. So, welcome to Candles & Cocktails! In this article, the focus will be on chocolate and cocktails – one of…
Spring is here and nothing says spring quite like florals. Not only are they fragrant but they’re visually stimulating too. They offer variety and do an amazing job of uplifting your mood. What’s the next best thing to a fresh bouquet? Floral-scented candles! To kickoff the season I’ve compiled my list of this year’s 5…