Do Scents have to be seasonal?
Scents can be inherently seasonal and certain scent notes can lean more fall/winter or spring/summer. But, do they always have to be seasonal?
The Best Scents to Make Your Home Smell Like the Holidays
December is just around the corner, and that means plenty of holidays are going to be coming with it! No matter what winter holidays you celebrate, there’s bound to be some scents that will make your home smell just like them.
4 Creative Ways to Use Candles Outside
Everyone loves candles, and this time of year, everyone loves to be outside! Now if only there were a way to safely combine those things… Well, there is-- and we’ve got some ideas for you!
Candle Waxes: What’s the Difference?
If you’re an avid candle-lover, you’ve probably noticed over time that not all candles burn the same, and you’ve probably been wondering why. After all, it can be annoying when your candle doesn’t burn evenly! Did you know that this could partially be due to the fact that not all candles are made from the same type of wax?
Psychology of the Candle Trend
It has become more and more common to find multiple candles in many houses. But why are people suddenly buying so many candles? The simple answer would seem to be, “We just like the way they smell,” right? Believe it or not, however, there could be more psychological reasons for buying candles beyond that, given the benefits that candles can have.
Creative Candle Jar Upcycles
Are you like the majority of homeowners with a closet, drawer, shelf, or other storage area full of various candle jars – every imaginable shape, size, and fragrance? Usually they end up saved instead of thrown out either because you don’t want to waste that final centimeter of wax OR you don’t want to throw away a perfectly good jar and save it until you just might need it.
Setting the Mood with Scent
Asparagus, oysters, avocados, and chocolate - doesn’t much sound like these items go together very well, so what is it that they have in common? They are all aphrodisiacs. An aphrodisiac is a substance or food that increases sexual desire, arousal, behavior, performance, or pleasure. When it comes time to set the mood, the use of aphrodisiacs is a good way to start.
Spring Cleaning Tips to Make Your Home Feel Fresh and New
It’s never fun to be stuck doing your spring cleaning at the beginning of the summer. Be sure to get on top of your to-do list this year. It will create a better feeling both in your home and in you as an individual. It can seem like an overwhelming task when looking at the overall project, but here are some tips to help!
Tips for Making your Home Comfy and Cozy During Winter
February has begun, Phil saw his shadow, so if you believe in such things, or have lived in the northeastern region for any length of time, we have six more weeks of winter ahead - ugh.
Get Crafty with DIY Halloween Candles
We are one short month away from Halloween and that means its spooky season. Halloween is a favorite holiday of many (maybe because you’re usually not obligated to spend it around the dinner table with extended family) and we’re in agreement- what’s not to like? If you’re a fan of this macabre holiday, then you probably have a few decorations that you’re getting ready to break out of storage and set up around your home. Well, what’s spookier than candlelight? Check out these fun DIY Halloween candle decoration ideas and make your home a favorite haunt of all!
5 Clever Ways to Upcycle Used Candle Jars
If you love candles as much as we do, you probably have an expansive collection of burnt-up candles piling up in an obscure closet or corner of your home. Never fear - there's no need to waste them! Once you’ve fully enjoyed the warm glow and fragrance of your candles, you can re-purpose those jars you just can’t bring yourself to throw away in tons of fun ways. Here’s our list for the top five ways to reuse that cute candle jar!
A Brief History Of Citronella and How it Became Summer’s Iconic Scent
Citronella is THE iconic summer scent—but, why? Outside of the fact that almost all of us have huddled around a citronella candle to avoid mosquitoes at some point in our lives, there just has to be another reason it has become the end-all, be-all summer candle fragrance for so many of us.
Candle Keepsakes are trending
Nowadays, you can all but expect there to be favors at just about every wedding and special event that you go to. But we like to get creative with what we give our guests. Wouldn’t you like to give something that will make you stand out in their memory?
Tchotchkes: Style and Design Tips to Prevent Clutter
A well-designed home can serve as your most sacred sanctuary, but clutter adds chaos to this all-important space. In fact, studies show that being in a physical space of disorganization— even for those who insist that theirs is an “organized chaos”—makes finding a centered, worry free headspace much more difficult to come by. The trap of clutter is easy to fall into and stay in, since it is an issue often arising from many sources, not all of which are easy to identify.
Design Your Home to Promote Holistic Well-being
Since all of us are complex beings seeking betterment, there are surely multiple ways you want to improve your mental, emotional, and physical health at this very moment. For example, it’s perfectly reasonable to be in the process of trying to increase your productivity while simultaneously aiming to decrease your anxiety and lose ten pounds.
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