Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Gift Ideas: Candle Accessories

If you are looking to give an affordable yet beautiful gift, candles are certainly a fabulous idea. However, you can also accent your gifts with candle accessories. From lighters to snuffers and candle holders to plates, there are a variety of candle essentials that can add their elegance and efficiency to any home. Here are a few candle accessories that you may like.



This refillable candle lighter is also a convenient bottle opener. It's a 2-in-1 item that is very useful. It has a skinny nozzle that allows you to light hard to reach candles. It's also a convenient bottle opener. Everyone should have one of these handy items in their kitchen.



You can extinguish you candles with class and style with this brass candle snuffer. Snuffers are safe, fast and easy to use. This Price's candle suffer has a 30cm handle so you can reach out of reach candles with no problem at all!




You can find an assortment of different candle holders and plates, no matter which style of candles you prefer. From pillar candle holders to candle plates and candle jar shades to votive holders, you are certain to find something that you love.

One of my personal favorites is the Yankee Candle votive holder in the wild flower motif. The floral design is perfect for spring and summertime. Each candle holder is both stylish and durable -- protecting your furniture from wax and heat. This purple floral candle holder would fit the decor of any room in your house.

Thursday, 23 April 2009

Colony Votive Candles

Add colour and fragrance to your home with simple candles from Colonial HomeScents. These Colony votive candles will add a burst of fresh fragrance to any room in your house.



The Clean Caress scent is perfect for springtime. It's like adding a breath of fresh air to your home. These candles offer the fragrance of lavender and citrus notes, along with the fantastic smell of freshly washed linens.

After spring cleaning your home, these candles are essential. You can also get the Clean Caress scent in a car and home air freshener, reed diffuser and other types of candles.



Don't you love that smell right after it rains? Now you can bring it into your home with the Summer Rain scent of the Colonial Homescenter Candle.

These votives are just £1.36 and provide up to 15 hours of burn time. The fragrance is like a light rainfall combined with a beautiful floral bouquet of rose, nasturtiums and freesias.

Sunday, 19 April 2009

LED Flameless Flickering Candles

If you love candles but you want to avoid the danger of the flame and the potential mess of the melting wax, consider LED Flameless Flickering Candles. These LED candles offer the same beauty of regular candles but there is no flame, no melting wax and it runs on batteries! LED Flameless Flickering Candles are perfect for households with pets or small children.



Smart Candle 9 Inch Wax Pillar Candle (Ivory)

The Ivory Smart Candle 9 Inch Wax Pillar Candle has a very realistic and elegant look. It runs on a pair of AA batteries, with one pair of batteries able to provide up to 250 hours of authentic-looking, soft flickering light. Place this candle on a candle plate and it can beautify any room of your home.



Smart Candle Tea Light (Green)

If you want a candle to have the appearance of having an exposed flame but you don't want the associated risk, this Green Smart Candle Tea Light can perfectly comply with your wishes. This candle fits in most every candleholder and provides sufficient light without the risk of fire.





Smart Candle Party Light (Colour Change)

The Colour Change Smart Candle Party Light is a very exciting option. Instead of one colour, this candle flickers with blue, red, white and green light. If you are entertaining guests or having a party, this candle will set a festive mood.

If you don't want to deal with batteries, there are even a few rechargeable candles such as the Ivory Smart Candle Rechargeable Wax Pillar Candles.

Saturday, 11 April 2009

Incense Sticks and Cones

If you want a simple and easy way to enjoy a variety of fragrances at home, consider Incense Sticks and Cones. With many different designs and styles available, including Japanese style incense, you can relax and soak in the memorable scents in practically any setting. These Incense Sticks and Cones also make a wonderful gift for all occasion.



Chandan Masala Incense Sticks - 20 Sticks


The Chandan Masala Incense Sticks offer an exotic fragrance comprised of sandalwood. These incense sticks come in packs of 20 and have a burn time of up to five hours. Rolled by hand, the Chandan Masala Incense Sticks are made with natural ingredients that are friendly to the environment.




Votivo Aromatic Burning Sticks (Deep Clover)


To bring the scent of a green forest in the peak of summer to your home, use Deep Clover Votivo Aromatic Burning Sticks. These sticks utilize an array of fragrances including fescue, wood chips, fresh cut rye grass and tangy red clover. This item is considered a luxurious incense that is just a step ahead of the competition. The incense sticks come in beautiful box and it has the Votivo name brand you can trust.


Double Strength Incense Cones - 30 Cones (Citrus Zing)


If you want a touch of excitement, consider the Citrus Zing Double Strength Incense Cones. These incense cones come in a set of thirty and its double strength property ensures that it can fill an entire room with its lively scent. Simple use with an incense holder and each cone gives you approximately 30 minutes of amazement.

Looking for an incense holder for your Incense Sticks and Cones? Consider the Brass Star Incense Cone Burner or the Brown Sandstone Upright Incense Burner.

Monday, 6 April 2009

The Power of Aromatherapy Candles

When attempting to beautify your home, don't forget about the sense of scent. With Aromatherapy Candles, you can change the aura of your home with the addition of beautiful fragrances powered by pure essential oils. Depending on the essential oils at work, Aromatherapy Candles can also help you relax your mind, energize your body or anything in between.


St Eval Scented Candle Tin (Joy)

The St Eval Joy Scented Candle Tin is the best of both worlds - a memorable fragrance and an impeccable presentation. Made in Cornwall, England by hand, this stylish Aromatherapy Candle utilizes many garden flowers found in England to comprise the scent. With a burn time of up to 45 hours, this candle is worth every penny.


Copenhagen Aromatherapy Scented Candle Gift Set (Revitalising)

The Revitalising Copenhagen Aromatherapy Scented Candle Gift Set is the ultimate in rejuvenation. With essential oils including Caraway Seed, Lemon Grass, Ginger and Pepper, your problems and stresses will simply melt away. In this set, there are a total of five candles - three pillar candles and a pair of votive candles.


Essential Oil Jar Candle (Inspiration & Exhilaration)

If you need a jolt of excitement to get your day off on the right foot, consider the Inspiration & Exhilaration Essential Oil Jar Candle. With an array of pure essential oils including Mandarin, Rosemary, Neroli and Citrus, this Aromatherapy Candle is sure to brighten your mood.

Saturday, 4 April 2009

Fragrant Wax Tarts

Amazing fragrance is easily possible by adding one of these wax tarts to any room of your home. Wax tarts offer a lasting fragrance while it melts. With a variety of shapes, sizes and scents, you are sure to find a wax tart that makes sense for you.



Yankee Candle Wax Tart (Baby Powder)


By Yankee Candle, the Baby Powder Wax Tart is a favourite and has many loyal fans. Utilizing a gentle aroma of baby powder, this wax tart is perfect for adding a sense of serenity to any room. With a burn time of approximately eight hours, simply use this product with electric, oil or tea light burners and you will have a whole day of beautiful fragrance.


Colonial Scented Melt (Kiwi Lime Sundae)

This Colonial Scented Melt has a Kiwi Lime Sundae scent. Not only does the fragrance feature kiwi and lime, there is also a great vanilla aroma added to the mix. If you want to add a delicious scent to your kitchen, simply add this wax tart to your cupboards or drawers and it will emit a wonderful fragrance over time.


Bridgewater Candle Company Wax Pot Pourri Wafer (Bouquet of Roses)

If you want to give the gift of roses without actually purchasing the flowers, consider this Bouquet of Roses wax tart. Made by the Bridgewater Candle Company, this wax pot pourri wafer doesn't need water and its clean-burning nature makes it friendly to the environment.

Remember, you can also mix and match the scents by using multiple wax tarts. The possibilities are endless!