Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Shopping for Candle Gifts

Candles make very good gifts for a variety of occasions. They are perfect for a housewarming present, anniversary gift, or anytime you are unsure exactly what to give the recepient. Afterall, everyone loves candles. Here are a few candle gift ideas to consider when shopping for gifts.



The Yankee Candle Housewarmer Jar comes in lots of fabulous fragrances. If you are looking for one for a summertime gift, pick the Sun & Sand scent. These self-contained jar candles are convenient because you don't need an additional candle holder. Plus they are reusable! This Sun & Sand scent blends tropical breezes, florals, citrus and a powdery musk. It's indulgent and relaxing.


The Price's Luxury Tea Light Gift Set is a great gift. The vanilla snow scent might remind you of wintertime but it's a enjoyable fragrance all year round. The set includes 6 scented tea lights in metal cups packaged in a sequined gift bag. The silver candles burn for up to 5 hours.


Candle holders, jar shades and other accessories make nice gifts. Choose from unique items like the mosaic leaf Yankee Candle tray. This beautiful tray is the perfect piece to display any number of different candles.

Wednesday, 20 May 2009

Novelty Candles for All Occasions

If you need to a unique touch or some humour for an occasion, Novelty Candles are a great choice. From birthday parties to fun celebrations, these candles are playful and will bring a smile to the faces of everyone in attendance.


The Cappuccino Coffee Cup Candle is a fantastic addition to a party and it also makes a stylish gift. Not only does the candle look like a cup of coffee, it also has a wonderful yet subtle scent. If you aren't a cappuccino fan, there's also an Espresso Coffee Cup Candle.


Giving roses to your mate is always a good idea. However, if you want to give the fragrance of roses without the associated mess, order an Ivory Rose St Eval Scented Heart Candle. This candle comes equipped with three wicks to help aid the strength of the scent. The heart-shape adds to the romantic feel of this gift.


Price's Birthday Number Candles are the perfect way to celebrate a birthday. Decorate a birthday cake with these numbers and avoid the hassle of lighting numerous forgettable candles. With numbers 0 through 9 available, Price's Birthday Number Candles are perfect for any age.

Another birthday Novelty Candle is the Purple Hand-Finished Happy Birthday Pillar Candle.

Thursday, 14 May 2009

Fragrances of Summer

The fragrances of summertime are sweet and fresh, from ripe strawberries to summer rain. You can bring the juicy, fresh scents of summer into your home through candles. Here are some terrific choices in summer candles.


This candle combines the refreshing, sweet fragrances of strawberry and summer wine. This pink candle is self-contained in a contemporary, stylish glass container. After the candle burns away (burn time is up to 30 hours), you can re-use or recycle its cube container.


These soy wax candles have the woodsy aroma of nature in full bloom in the late summertime. But you can use them anytime of year. These handmade candles are created from 100% soy wax -- so they burn clean. They contain fragrant essential oils of Rosemary, Lavender, Peru Balsam, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang and Texas Cedar Wood.


There's nothing quite like the fresh scent of a summer rain. This jar candle captures the natural fresh aromas of summertime perfectly. This Colonial Classic candle would make a nice gift, or you can pick up a few for your own home. The lid preserves the scent and these candles last about 65 hours.

Wednesday, 6 May 2009

Sweet Candles - Fragrances from the Kitchen

Some of the best candles come in fragrances inspired by items normally found in your own kitchen. If you love the smells of homebaked goods and other yummy foods, check out these wonderful candles.


These votive candles from Yankee Candle come in the scent of freshly brewed Earl Grey tea and wild flower honey nectar. These long-burning votives last up to 15 hours when used with a candle holder. As the delicious aroma fills your home, it creates a sense of calm -- just like a cup of tea itself.


Everyone loves the smell of homemade cake. Yankee Candle offers several soy wax candles with the scent of homebaked cake and vanilla icing. These all-natural candle are earth-friendly with recycled packaging, all-natural wicks and no artificial colours or dyes. This homemade cake tumbler candle lasts for up to 90 hours.


You don't need to go to the spa for a pampering retreat. You can relax and pamper yourself at home. Chocolate lovers can get all the sweetness of chocolate without the calories with these bath and beauty products from Bomb Cosmetics. This Bath Brulee add moisturising cocoa butter, essential oils and the fragrance of chocolate to your bath. These all natural bath products are a great gift idea.