Today I had an epiphany!  I was thinking instead of searching youtube and posting others’ video blog posts over candle reviews, I thought I should try out my trusty Mac camera and do it myself! After all I love candles, I love writing about candles and I love talking about candles so it just seems [...]

Candles by Victoria is a candle making company that promises to use 100% pure fragrance oils. They state this distributes the scent throughout the candle, which allows for a strong lasting fragrance for the entire burn of the candle. Personally, I have never tried these candles, but this is there statement on quality. Not only [...]

Yay!  Spring is almost here.  Actually, it feels like it already is here as it is over 70* here today.  I am so excited though.  The birds chirping, the flowers blooming, and the wonderful Spring candles released from Bath & Body Works and Yankee candles!  Ok, so that was a bit dramatic, but I truly [...]

I am a long time lover and Trapp Candle fanatic!  My sister and mother first turned me onto them years ago, when they stumbled across them at a small gift shop in Main Street, USA. As these candles are a bit more pricey than the typical scented candles, I thought I would share my favorite [...]

So, not only is Yankee Candles introducing their new Spring line of candles that I blogged about HERE, but now it is time to talk about Bath & Body Works new Spring scents!  When I say Bath & Body Works, I of course mean Slatkin & Co. candles. Slatkin & Co. has been a favorite [...]

I have been receiving multiple emails regarding the Yankee Candle Semi-Annual Sale. Now let me preface this by saying, I recently experienced the customer service of Yankee Candle and was very impressed! I received the wrong order in the mail, called the customer service number and they went above and beyond to replace my original [...]

As Spring is knocking on our door and *almost* right around the corner, I thought this would be a great video to post for some great Spring time scents.  This video is technically 2011 scents; however, most of the them are still available this season in stores or via Ebay. Karen has a great blog [...]

I’m so excited to smell the new release from Trapp Candles – No. 64 White Lotus & Lychee. It sounds heavenly and inspired by the smells and delights of the Orient! Trapp describes their new candle release as the following: This exotic fragrance captures the delicate beauty of the white lotus flower enchanced with fresh [...]

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 [...]

This is a great video on how to make the simple and elegant votive candles. To make votive candles you will need: Fire extinguisher or baking soda 1 lb. candle wax stove top or hot plate double boiler with lid candle or candy thermometer clean work area wax paper or newspaper wicks with metal tabs [...]