Burn Notice: My Favorite Candles
Decorating my place so that it looks cozy and chic is very important to me. But making sure that my place smells heavenly at all times and has the right ambience is the cherry on top of creating a lovely living space. I keep candles in almost every room of my house. I've found that the combination of glowing candlelight and being surrounded by my favorite scents helps me to unwind in a peaceful atmosphere. I also love giving candles for gifts, so these coffee table toppers can really do no wrong in my book. I've put together a little list of my favorite candles to give you some guidance the next time you shop for some new scents yourself...
Not only do peony blooms look beautiful, they smell great too. One of my very favorite scents is D.L. & Co.'s candle in "Peony Delight." It isn't too overwhelming, but it's just enough. You can buy it for a steal when it's on sale on One Kings Lane or Gilt. I have mine placed on top of my coffee table books in my office...
Anthropolgie offers a really great selection candles. When candle shopping, I tend to gravitate toward scents that are a little bit floral, but very fresh and clean. That said my favorites from Anthro include the Simpatico Hobnail Candle in "Honeysuckle," the Capri Blue Candle-In-A-Jar in "Mandarin Mango," and the Gia Candle Jar in "Lychee Blossom." They smell great and they also look really cute when they're clustered together.
Dyptique candles are a wonderful luxury to have in your home. My favorite scents by this brand are "Tuberose" and "Freesa," but they can be a bit pricey. If you're buying candles on a budget, a good alternative to Dyptique is a brand called Yankee Candles. They smell great and they're also inexpensive.
Kai is another brand I love. The Skylight Candle is a blend of soy, palm and coconut wax, and it smells like gardenias (my favorite scent). When I burn this candle it makes me feel like I am on a tropical island. Ahhhh...
The brand Lollia also makes some great scents, and they look pretty too. I like the "Milk Blossom" and "Breathe" candles because they have delicate hints of peony and citrus. Each Lolia candle also has a little crystal charm that adds to the ladylike look, so they are perfect for displaying in your bedroom or make for great gifts.
I always say that some of the best gifts are ones that you can eat, drink or burn, because you can enjoy using them without adding extra clutter to your life. Any one of these candles would be a great treat for a hostess gift, a birthday party, or even a little personal pampering present for yourself. Because who doesn't love a little indulgence?
Have you tried any of these candles? What's your favorite scent?
XO Lauren
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Unfortunately not. I like light floral scents. Not too heavy. xoxo KJ
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I thing I'll all try them, I love candle, it's cute, cozy and it's smells good !
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I've been buying up Daniel Stone's candles. the COCO line is wonderful - it has great scents such as Gardenia and Lavender, and it doubles as hand lotion because it's made from Coconut wax and you just scrape off a little of it, rub it all over your hands, and they are silky smooth! -
I'm obsessed with candles! My all time favorite candle is actually Glade in angel whispers it smells like angels :) Diptique is also one of my favorite brands. I also love Voluspa and slatkin & co :)
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Excellent choices. My favorite of the ones you listed is definitely Lollia Breathe. I adore all of the Lollia scents I have tried. In fact, I love my petite luminary so much that it inspired a manicure! Here's my picture of my inspired manicure: http://fishing4beauty.blogspot.com/2012/01/cult-nails-nail-art.html Thank you for sharing your favorites. It's always great to discover new products and try new things. You suggestions are always spot-on:)
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I love candles...they smell so good and look great as decoration =)
xoRosie
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I love candle smell sweet or vanilla, they are my favorite!
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red flower makes some of my favorite candles!! although they are a little pricey, they really make your entire home smell phenomenal!!! my favorite scent is the spanish gardenia.
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Those candles are so beautiful! They would make any home cozier!
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I love having candles in my house! At the moment I'm burning Peach Bellini from Bath & Body Works. I love Yankee Candles, although they're quite pricey here in Taiwan.
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i love candles! i definitely am going to need some when i get my new room and i really like loilla ones you chose. super cute and elegant.
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I love the Slakin & Co. candles. My favorite scents are Salted Caramel and Frosted Cupcake!
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I love scented candles as long as they aren't overly insulting to your senses. Vanilla scents are the best.
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My favorite candle right now is Oats & Honey by Chesapeake Bay that I got as a gift from Target! I love it so much that it's one of the things I love to gift to my family & friends. I leave it in the kitchen, so after all the cooking's done, the kitchen has a pleasant smell. :)
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I love using candles around the house!
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They are really nice ideas, for warm and cozy feeling can be created by their frame. Love all kinds of kindles, they are generous! ^_^
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I love the fall and winter scents from Bath and Body Works!! Leaves, Cranberry Woods, and Warm Vanilla Sugar are some of my favorites.
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I adore this post, I am a candle fanatic! My favorite ever are candles from The Candle Lab in Columbus, OH. It's a small, local business that uses soy based candles with over 100 scents, my personal favorite is Wasabi. Also, you can pour your own candles {they look so cool in mason jars!} and my favorite one that I have made myself is Lavender Fields, Leather, & Peppercorn :)
xoxo
Cassidy
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I love this post! I adore candles. My favorite are Voluspa candles and you can get them at Anthropologie. Amazing!!
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I really like the bath and body works candles. ONe of my favorite is the Bamboo. I like anything that is clean and fresh and sea scented. Also my husband is one of those who can't stand certain smells so I have to be cautious about what candles I buy.
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