Scented candles are a great way to add ambience and fragrance your home. Now that Fall is upon us, there's no better time to pull out some of my favorite candles and try some new ones. I love burning candles, for the relaxing effect they have, as well as the subtle fragrance they impart.
One of the most gorgeous candles I've recently tried is by
Altru, a name which stands for Altruism. Up to 20% of the proceeds are donated to charity. The candle I've been using is the
Appreciation Candle. Not only is the container beautiful--the candle is housed in a hammered copper vessel--but the fragrance is divine. Scents of Tahitian Tiare (a type of gardenia native to Tahiti) and Freesia fragrance fill the air as you burn this soy candle. The outside packaging is influenced by the patterns of Persia. It burns for over 70 hours. A
ltru products are available exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Henri Bendel, ABC Carpet & Home, and select specialty boutiques nationwide. The collection retails from $15-65.
Slatkin & Co. makes some of the best candles. Known for a high percentage of essential oils, clean burning and beautiful containers, Slatkin & Co. is one of my favorite brands. This Fall, set a holiday table and add this Acorn candle, scented with autumnal notes of golden nectar, juicy mandarin and red delicious apple, paired with cinnamon stick, mulled cider spices and harvested red berries. Slatkin & Co. candles are available at Bath & Body Works.
Another excellent candle line is Illume. Illume is a prestige line with excellent fragrance properties and a soy candle base. From the "Simply Fall" collection, I like the Blackberry Sage candle. A blend of cassis, sage and blackberries with raspberry leaf and fresh cedar, this is like a crisp fall day.
Chesapeake Bay Candle Company has a Harvest Collection in Kohl's stores from now through November. The collection includes this ceramic Votive candle in Pumpkin Spice. The fragrance smells like pumpkin pie, complete with cinnamon. A couple of these on your holiday table would really make for a festive atmosphere.
If you're just not into the more traditional Fall fragrances, then consider the newest fragrance from Bath & Body Works called Black Amethyst. This candle is a blend of Italian Bergamot, camellias, sandalwood and vetiver and is, what I would call, an "evening" fragrance. If you plan on staying in for a romantic evening, this candle is a good one to set the mood.
Remember that wicks should be trimmed to 1/4 inch. Make sure you don't leave a burning candle unattended. Place the candle in an area free from drafts. And of course, keep all burning candles away from children and pets.
