At holiday time, I love to light candles.
When we are having company, I light lots of candles.
On a gray Monday morning, I love to light a candle.
With an afternoon read aloud and cup of tea, we sometimes light a candle.
(Are you getting the idea that I really like candles?)
Candlelight has such a homey ambience; it visually warms a room.
If you use scented candles, you have a multi-sensory experience. (I always like to kill two birds with one stone, don't you?) Personally, I prefer "food" scents (cinnamon, vanilla, coffee, apple cider) to floral ones. (I also try to stick to vanilla when friends with allergies visit.)
Some of my favorites are:
- Village Candle jar candles Their scents are the best! I am burning a Maple Butter jar candle right now, and it is splendiforous.
- Pier One has great pillar candles. I love their tea lights too. My favorite Pier One scents are the autumn pumpkin-y, spice-y ones. I also like the Island Orchard for summer.
- Mainstay 3-oz. jar candles, at Walmart, are a cheap thrill at $1.00 per jar! I keep a stash of Pumpkin Spice, Mulled Cider, Hazelnut Cream, and Vanilla.
- Walmart also carries a line of Better Homes and Gardens jar candles that have some yummy scents. I grabbed a Ginger Spice Cake to light on cozy winter nights.
So, now who's the late night visitor? And who's the busy beaver? Imagine my surprise to come visit after the weekend and realize I have some catching up to do!
ReplyDeleteYou are in your element Cheryl. I love these posts (just like I knew I would). Keep talking... I for one am taking notes!
Blessings, Debbie
Im loving this too. Im soo getting ready to copy your muffin pan idea! That looks too cute!!
ReplyDeleteI adore candles too. They instantly add ambiance and warmth to any room! I also stick to fruity, or foodie scents as well. The floral ones are way too overwhelming most of the time!
ReplyDeleteWe must be long lost sisters! I love food scented candles too! I bought two Yankee candles yesterday from Hallmark. Each month they have 25% off their "scent of the month" candles. I bought spiced pumpkin and harvest scents. Love them!
ReplyDeleteI Enjoy candles too Cheryl especially from now through Christmas, and "food" scents are my favorites. I also buy the dollar candles at WalMart and am so surprised that such a small candle can scent a large area. I like the idea of candles in the cupcake pan! I might just borrow this idea when I have company.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Sue
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ReplyDeleteCheryl, I am back to talk about your 31 days to make a house a home, I read your other posts, and enjoyed them so much. And also to say I am sorry for posting the previous comment from my other goggle account, sometimes I just forget and not sign in and out.
ReplyDeleteYour thoughts about making a house a home are so inspiring.This is one meme I wished I had joined but didn't know about it because of not blogging lately, I am going to try and visit each day,and if by chance I don't get by daily, I will certainly come back and catch-up. as I enjoyed this so much.
Blessings,
Sue
What a great idea, a suggestion for each day of October to create that homey, fall atmosphere! Can't wait to see what you will list next. I also love that you love the Lord! Blessings! ~Gwen~
ReplyDeleteGot so excited that I booted myself right off and why? Because you mentioned and I see Village Candle there. Now I'm wondering if you are in my corner because Village Candle is a Maine company and the factory is not that far from here. Hmmmm...things to ponder...
ReplyDeleteHello Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteThis is the Director of Internet Sales for Village Candle.
I would like to have you do a review and a giveaway and was wondering if you would contact me @
saldrich@villagecandle.com
Thank you
Oh, pumpkin or cinnamon candles this time of year just make me smile. In the spring and summer I love cantaloupe or green scented candles. Isn't it funny how women have such connections with candles?
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