Archive for the 'Candles' Category

28.07.2011

What to Look for in Genuine Hurricane Lamp

When we see this kind of lamp today, it is just a form of decoration. The hurricane candle lamp was however the more common lighting fixture during the Colonial times. Back then, it was either an oil or candle lamp. It had a kind of globe cover that prevented the flame from being blown out by the wind. It usually had a handle because back in the day homes did not have a lot of this fixture. Hurricane lamps were carried from room to room wherever it was needed.

Today the hurricane lamp is treasured as an antique piece. Many try to get them in their genuine form. Original hurricane lamps were made from tin, steel, brass or bronze. They are also available, to a lesser extent, made of ceramic or glass. For safety reasons, they are now fitted with electric lights but they retain their original external appearance.

19.07.2011

Light of the Home

Votive candles are small cylindrical candles about 2.5″ in height and 1.5″ in diameter. These candles melt into oil when lit, which requires them to be burned in small glasses or cups that are made for this purpose. A Mom prayer candle is typically a prayer candle created to honor our mother. It comes with a poetic prayer inscribed on the candle created just for her. This is a delightful pressed-floral candle that brings a sweet reminder of springtime to mind.

This prayer candle has a relaxing rose scent that will bestow a heartwarming aura to the flickering flame’s golden glow. The face of the Mom prayer candle bears a highly sentimental verse that uplifts the spirit and gives a uniquely touching expression of everlasting love and faith. The Mom prayer candle is made from paraffin wax and measures 3″ x 2″ x 5″. This prayer candle will definitely bring you closer to the person who brought you into this Earth.

13.07.2011

Benefits of Soy Candles

Candle burning have been a favorite stress reliever for many. Nothing is more soothing than smelling soy candles scented candle. Environment friendly, soy candles are made from all natural ingredients. They are decorative candles that will fill your home with a long lasting sweet fragrance.

Soy candles burn cleaner than paraffin candles. It also burns much longer than other regular candles. Cleaning soy wax is likewise so much easier than paraffin wax. Scent wise, soy candles tend to have a better and long lasting distribution of scent than the regular candles.

13.07.2011

Many Uses

Tealights are candles encased in individual thin metal or plastic cover and is more popular for use with candle holders. It comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, as well as different scents. They are used for decorative purposes and for mood lighting. A wide variety of these candles are used for aromatherapy or as an ornament.

Tealight candle holder is perfect for any party or wedding decor. It is decorative and have a range of many uses. One may opt to put them in vases or large bowls. They can be good also for soft lighting in a relaxed or romantic dining situations.

12.07.2011

Smell the Light

A scented candle is a candle made with fragrant oils mixed into the wax, which gives off a pleasant aroma when burning. A scented candle can come in different varieties, but most are either tea candles, votives, or scented jar candles. A scented candle provides a nice touch in a bathroom, especially when you have guests, in a bedroom, or any other room in the house. This candle often creates an ambiance of healthfulness and well-being and unlike incense, they do not add smoke to the air.

Popular scents for these candles may include apple pie, bayberry, cinnamon spice, ocean mist, vanilla, caramel, and sandalwood, just to name a few. Aromatherapy experts suggest that certain scents can create a relaxing mood and promote well-being. Burning a scented candle will definitely help with household odors or simply make your home smell great. You can easily find quality scented candles guaranteed to produce an aroma by going online through the Internet.

14.06.2011

Pick Your Choice of Highly Scented Candles

What is better than scented candles? Highly scented candles. These candles have the most fabulous scents even when they are not lit. They can be used simply for aesthetic purposes. But highly scented candles give you more than that. They work well to give pleasing aroma to the environment.

Highly scented candles can take many forms. You can have them in taper, votive or pillar shapes. They are available as beeswax, paraffin or soy. Whatever your choice in shape or material you will still have to decide on the fragrance. Get them in scents such as eucalyptus, marjoram or chamomile.

10.06.2011

Nature Inspired Lighting

A scented candle is a candle made with fragrant oils mixed into the wax, which gives off a pleasant aroma when burning. A safari candle can be a type of scented candle with a safari or jungle theme. The scents that are often incorporated into a safari candle may include scents that will remind you of natural places like the forest or meadows. The designs used may be shapes of jungle animals or other safari inspired themes.

A safari candle can be a very wonderful gift idea for someone who enjoys the great outdoors. If the safari candle is scented, it can also add a nice touch to the bathroom, specially when you have guests staying over. These candles can create an ambiance of healthfulness and well-being, aside from masking the smell of unpleasant odor. Unlike incense, a scented safari candle does not add smoke to the air.

25.05.2011

Safe Lights

One of the most versatile and attractive holders for candles are called candle jars. Candles that are placed inside jars are sometimes also known as a jar candle. Candle jars and jar candles make lovely accessories for the home and make pleasant gifts for family and friends. They are widely available in a variety of sizes, styles, shapes and materials. Jar candles also come in different scents which give off a pleasant aroma when burned.

Basically, any candle that is placed in a jar is considered to be a jar candle. Aside from being a lovely accent to any home, a jar candle is also a great way to make sure that your candle is secure in its container. A lot of jar candles are also scented candles that can create an ambiance of healthfulness and well-being. A scented jar candle will definitely add a nice touch to any room of the house.

25.05.2011

What a Crazy Idea!

Whoever invented these candles must hate food. Why would anybody want to create food scented candles? Why would anybody want to create food scented anything that they cannot eat? That will be torture for those of us who need very little encouragement for our cravings to get the better of us. For most everyone, a whiff of deliciousness a mile away can send saliva flowing.

They say that burning food scented candles can make a home more inviting and feel cozier. I say they are crazy. Why not burn cinnamon sticks instead? Or bake a batch of real chocolate chip cookies? That way you won’t leave hungry people frustrated.

05.04.2011

Aromatic Lights

One of the best ways to add elegance and improve the mood of your home is to combine light and fragrance. The best way to do this is by using scented soy candles. These soy candles are designed to alter your mood in a relaxing kind of way. It is actually because of the ingredients that they use in making soy candles. These candles can be made to release different kinds of scents when lit up.

Candles and aromatherapy have always gone hand in hand. The essential oils that are used with the making of these candles are meant to change your health and mood. Certain blends of these oils are chosen to elicit specific body reactions. These reactions are what makes your body relax when exposed to the scents of these oils. Scented soy candles come in different shapes and sizes which could last up to a few hours or even up to more than a day.