Archive for the 'Candles' Category

Elegant Home

I am very particular with the décor I pull off from each of the homes I am commissioned to do a fit out on. As an interior designer, I need to keep my reputation intact and allow myself to be more well-established in the industry. One wrong move or design will set me back a [...]


Remembering Gorby

When my pet dog died, I was really unable to think or do anything for days. I had my pet ever since I was in high school, and have spent practically everything with him. He has accompanied me when I moved to the city and dared to take on the world, and has kept me [...]


Organic Living

In my apartment, I make sure that the things I use and even the things I eat are all organic. Not only is it good for my body, it is also good for the environment as well. I am very particular about the way my home is decorated. I try to make use of all [...]


Great Smells

There are instances when our office areas would be a bit old and reeking of unpleasant smells. This is something which can affect the perception of those who happen to walk in the work area and make several judgments about cleanliness and upkeep of the office. Corporate image is very important; this is why companies [...]


Kitchen Scents

There are instances when we would want our home to smell as perfect as it can be, especially when we are anticipating friends and family to come over our home. It is also always better whenever you get to step inside your home which smells absolutely wonderful. Aside from the fact that a home must [...]


Environment Friendly

Soy is a renewable resource and is grown in the United Sates. Thus, soy wax candles is 100% vegetable by-product. It is non-carcinogenic and non-toxic. It is environment friendly as it produces 95% less smoke and soot than paraffin wax candles.
If you suffer from asthma and have allergies soy wax candles is the ideal [...]


Beeswax or Paraffin Wax?

The more common kinds of wax used to make candles are paraffin and beeswax. There are other kinds of wax including soy wax and wax taken from the tallow tree but these are not as common as paraffin and beeswax. Beeswax is admittedly expensive; however, it has advantages. It burns slowly and has a pleasant [...]


Fixing a Candle that Burns in the Middle

Candles come in different shapes and sizes. Pillar candles are extremely wide providing longer burning time. This candle’s width distinguishes it from other types of candles such as tapers and votive candles. They are great to have around the house in case of power outage or to use as decoration. Watch out for discount pillar [...]


Advantages of Soy Wax over Paraffin Wax

Candles made of soy wax are usually placed in containers because soy wax has a lower melting point than traditional waxes. The soy pillar candles that are available in stores are combinations of soy wax and certain additives. Soy wax is a hydrogenated form of soybean oil. It is available in flake and pellet form [...]


Light Fragrance

The use of soy candles to light up our homes is fast gaining popularity these days. There is a relaxing feeling that is associated when you see a candle burning. A variation to this use of candles is to incorporate aromatherapy which would give your candles a delightful scent when lit. The best candles to [...]


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