Trapp Candles

• Orange/ Vanilla- This fragrance is the perfect combination of crisp orange notes elevated by the exquisite addition of Tahitian vanilla. This one reminds me a delicious orange and vanilla creamsicle!  It smells so WONDERFUL!
• Fresh Cut Tuberose – A tropical white flower with an intense, heady floral fragrance reminds you of a gardenia only more powerful and memorable. I am truly not a floral fragrance lover, but this one is my all time favorite candle scent — ever!  It is amazing and I often burn it and almost feel mesmerized by its scent.
• Lemongrass Verbena –  Crisp citrus notes extracted from Asian lemongrass complemented by Brazilian verbena and softened with base notes of vanilla. I adore the combination of scents in this candle.  Relaxing and refreshing!
• Guava/Mango – A fusion of exotic flavors. This mouth-watering blend of two tropical fruits combines succulent mango and flavorful guava. Love this juicy, fruity blend!
• Mediterranean Fig – Sophisticated and fruity at the same time, reminiscent of a fresh fig ripened in the warm Tuscan sun.
• Vanilla Tarte – It’s so good you can taste the Tahitian vanilla with a hint of burnt sugar- you could swear you were in a European pastry shop. Classic, rich vanilla infusion.
• Wild Currant – The perfect currant. It captures the fresh, fruity taste with an unforgettable blend of red and black currant.
• Lavender de Provence – A true lavender, found only in Provence, the lavender capital of the world. A lavender so refined and accurate that it was previously only found in perfumes. I love to burn this one in my bedroom and bathroom — so relaxing!
• Pink Grapefruit – So good you will think it’s a real grapefruit freshly sliced with a sprinkle of sugar. Sweet, juicy and delicious!
• Bamboo Sugar Cane – Notes captured from the heart of the sugar cane with a burst of citrus, enhanced with a touch of green bamboo.
• Blackberry Vanilla – Naturally grown blackberries, freshly picked at the height of the season gently sheared with a bourbon vanilla note.  I love this one. Not too sweet, just right and it makes me crave cobbler.

Now, these are my favorite scents! I have not tried them all, but I adore all of the ones mentioned in this post.  I believe these to be the strongest scented candles I have ever came across!  I truly believe their motto “A bottle of perfume in every candle”.

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How to Make Carved Candles

Have you ever walked around the mall, or specialty events and noticed the beautiful carved candles for sale? They are so unique, and a treat to watch being made. They were first made in Germany, by using layers of different colored wax, and are now a world wide phenomenon. It is truly amazing how these are made and really neat to watch. Talented carvers make beautiful swirls and curls in wax to make real works of arts!

In this video they show the carved candles are actually started with a star shaped candle. The candles are then dipped into different color waxes for 30 – 35 times! These works of art take a lot of wax, and a lot patience to make. Also time is of the essence as they have to be completed within 15 minutes of the wax being at the perfect temperature. This video is extra neat because the artist adds the addition of windmills and hummingbirds to these beautiful candles.

In this video they mention people actually burn these. I can’t imagine doing that. They seem more like works of art to be admired…. but then again, if I owned one I would probably end up burning it anyway. If you’re curious how they’re made here is a great video on it! These are made by Holland House Candles, and in my humble opinion are absolutely AMAZING!

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Their collection of Monogrammed Soy Candles make the perfect gift. Each candle is hand poured in a soy wax blend, containing more then 70% soy, and is packaged to-go in a keepsake, monogrammed box. Each candle will burn for approximately 60 hours.

I’ve got my eye on the Monogram F, which is scented with a blend of fresh fig and thyme.

And the Monogram J, which is scented with a blend of jasmine and white lilies.

In all, there are 24 Momogammed candles to choose from, each featuring its own fragrance (there is no “X” or “Z”). Get yours here.

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India Hicks first came on my radar when I started watching “Top Design” on Bravo last year. While her show hosting skills may be lacking, the woman certainly has a boatload of beauty and style.

So it only makes sense that when she teamed up with Crabtree & Evelyn, the result would be to die for.

The India Hicks Island Night Scented Candle (pictured above) is poured into indigo glass and wrapped in a bracelet of silvery coral and features the fragrant essence of a moonlit tropical garden. The candle measures 4 inches in height and 3 inches in width, burns for approximately 50 Hours, and costs $42. Buy it here.

Or how about this India Hicks Island Living Casuarina Scented Candle (pictured below) in a hand-crafted rattan basket that features 45 hours of burn time and costs $35. Buy it here.

For those on a budget, Crabtree & Evelyn also offers this Naturals Mint, Fennel & Ivy Candle (see below), which is crafted from non-toxic natural plant waxes and beeswax and features 45 hours of burn time. It’s not created by India Hicks, but it is on sale for $15 right now. Buy it here.

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Color Changing Candle.net makes color changing candles either with a wick (that burn) or without (they can be turned “on” and “off”) that are LED (light emitting diode) battery operated. They also offer a patented process that can print any photo, picture or image in full color on a candle. Their color changing candles with full color photos printed on them are being used in the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.

The color changing candles contain LED chips embedded at the base of each candle. When the wick is lit, an optical sensor inside the candle relays a signal to the chip which in turn produces unique color changes within the candle every few seconds until the flame is blown out. Some candles have no wick, and continue to change color without ever burning or being used. Both types have seven color changes, plus all the shades in between.

For more information about Color Changing Candles, click here.

For more information about Photo Candles, click here.

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This “Barack O’Buddha Candle” by David Chalat is inscribed with the sacred mantra “Om..Yes We Can..Om” and weighs approximately 7.5 ounces and stands 5″ high and 3″ wide. It’s available scented with Nag Champa or Unscented. Buy it here.

In keeping with the theme, how about this “Obama Mt. Rushmore Candle” by David Chalat that measures 6 1/2″ wide and 3 1/2″ tall and weighs approximately 10 ounces. It’s available in Amber/Vanilla or unscented. Get it here.

If nature’s more your thing, here’s a soy “Tree Candle” cast from an actual tree branch. It measure 3.5″ to 4″ tall and makes a great centerpiece. These candles are made from all natural soy wax with no additives, although they have a natural aroma to them. Soy wax is a renewable resource made from soy beans that burns clean and slow for a long-lasting and soot-free flame. Get yours here.

Lastly, here’s a pure beeswax round candle in pink. It’s naturally honey scented in a beautiful honeycomb pattern and adorned with ribbons and beads, with a hand-bent wire flower to top it all off. The candle is 2″ long and 2″ wide and 3.75″ high. Buy it here.

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Centerville, Indiana, just might be home to the World’s Largest Candle. A candle the size of a large silo is part of the Warm Glow Candle Outlet. Located on Exit 145 just off Interstate 70, the outlet features free admission and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (call to verify: 765-855-2000).

The outlet boasts 11,000 square feet of candle shopping paradise. The outlet features candles hand made in Indiana, bath and body products, children’s books and gifts, Christmas decor (available year round), floral and garden accents, gift baskets for all occasions, gourmet foods, handbags and accessories, home decor, table decor, lodge decor, pet accessories, custom-made floral arrangements, and more.

Sounds like candle paradise to me!

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The Yankee Candle Company is having a huge sale right now, with large jar candles $15 each or two for $25, medium jar candles $12 each or two for $20, and tarts and votes at a mere $1 each.

Gift sets are also 50 percent off, and there are also candles on sale at $10, $7, $5 and $3. The company also offers flat rate shipping of $6 for orders under $100.

I have my eye on the Fall Favorites Samplers Collection and the Conceal Garden Fresh in anticipation of long summer nights.

Get ‘em while they last, because candles are selling out fast!

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