Woodwick candles are wonderfully scented candles that sound just like a crackling fire as they burn, and provide you with a delightful aroma. Better yet, the average Woodwick candle will last three times as long as a regular candle! These types of candles are found most often in country settings and country homes, and are [...]

on10® brings fun to candles with retro-inspired packaging and scents that take you back.   For example, how about the Hershey’s Velvet Sweet Chocolate Travel Candle pictured above? This scented travel candle in a portable tin is a natural soy wax travel-size candle that will allow you to create a relaxing and soothing environment wherever [...]

Archipelago makes natural soy candles, natural fragrance, bath and body products, and scented diffusers.  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 [...]

I am loving the recent candle selection at ETSY, where I’ve also found some beautiful candle holders. 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. [...]

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, [...]

Like a lot of things in life, candle scent preference is pretty subjective. Some may enjoy spicy scents, while others prefer florals, and still others might like candles with no scents at all. Tip: Use unscented candles in the dining room, so there are no scents to conflict with the aroma and enjoyment of your [...]

Last week I mentioned scented candles, and whenever I smell a scented candle, it reminds me of my childhood. My father, an ex-hippie, was very DIY back in the day. That included making his own custom candles. I was about five years old at the time, so I don’t remember much, but I do remember [...]

According to the National Candle Association (NCA), the major trade association representing U.S. candle manufacturers and their suppliers, the addition of fragrance to candles is common in the U.S., and an estimated 75 to 80 percent of candles sold in the U.S. are scented. Making Scents The NCA says that candle manufacturers work closely with fragrance [...]

Setting a mood takes careful planning, from the lighting in the room to the colors you have chosen and the accessories you use. Scented candles can make all the difference in the world when it comes to transforming your living space into an exotic escape. From tapers to tea lights and gels to jars, scented [...]