Candles have been a part of my life since I was a kid. I have a now-fading memory of being barefooted and circling with other children around a huge pot of melted wax, taking turns dipping wicks to make dipped candles– we must have been cute little witchlettes around that huge cauldron of wax! That was […]
Aquiesse No. 017 – Boardwalk Candle – Review and Photos
Mid-Priced Luxury: Aquiesse “Boardwalk” and thoughts about Henri Bendel Vanilla Bean and Tocca Yma I happened upon a handsome candle today. I first noticed it on the shelf, with the little silver shield on the front gleaming. It had a commanding presence surrounded by some punier candles. I picked it up and felt that it was […]
Diptyque Chêne (Oak Tree) Candle – Review and Photos
Diptyque Chêne, the Woody Category, My Inner Turmoil, and My Austen Personality Perhaps because it’s Sunday, I awoke feeling flimsy and shallow about writing this post. So, I’m writing in a moment to ponder real world problems and appreciate things for which I’m thankful. [A LONG MOMENT] Ok, now […]
Diptyque – Menthe Verte (Green Mint) Candle Review and Photos
Diptyque – Menthe Verte (Green Mint) Candle – Review and Photos Although Diptyque’s Menthe Verte is not new to its collection, the name sounded refreshingly different. I bought the candle on a whim after a long spell of burning through woody candles. I hadn’t heard much about Menthe Verte in particular, but I interpreted […]
Be the Light NYC by Petra Nemcova – American Bluebell Bliss Candle (“Gratitude”) Review and Pictures
I have something totally brand new to share today: a candle from “Be the Light NYC,” called the American Bluebell Bliss candle. Have you heard of this brand from Petra Nemcova? Do you even know who Petra Nemcova is? I didn’t, so of course I looked it up. Turns out she is […]