The Melting Library: Magic is Might candle

Under a tuft of jet-black hair over his forehead they could see a curiously shaped cut, like a bolt of lightning.J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone With these words, as Professors McGonagall and Dumbledore bent over a wee bundle of blankets, we are introduced to the boy who lived, Harry James Potter. The...

The Cleveland Candle Co: diy custom candle

The deeper into the wax fragrance world I dive, the more I crave creating custom blends. Brainstorming, list-making, debating, rearranging, complementing; there's nothing more satisfying than smelling a scent which is a manifestation of your own personal taste. It's this notion that The Cleveland Candle Co. caters to. This past July, I went to Cleveland Candle's...

Ohio Wick House- Cemetery candle

I was gifted a unique candle designed by Cleveland vendor, Ohio Wick House that sets the ideal mood lighting for this time of year. Although, I've yet to conjure anything more than a sweet fragrance from it, I'll fire it up on Halloween and see what spooky spirits might be enkindled from this cemetery candle.A 9 oz....

Woodwick: Warm Woods Trilogy candle

Purchased months ago and sitting in a bag in my home office, this candle (my first full-sized Woodwick) has been patiently waiting for it's time. That time has come, during this, the tenth week of January (am I the only one who feels that way?). As the snow falls, again, fine and powdery and at...

White Woods is gracing my home this week with stout sandalwood, finespun vanilla, and strapping white oak. An elegantly refined scent displaying a gilt-edged woodland design. A semi-sale purchase with such expansive throw, I'd buy year after year. Wishing a Merry Christmas to those who celebrate the Russian Orthodox holiday today, including some of my...

Festive Candles

Barring the real possibility of a lost candle crate lurking in my basement, I'm surprised to see the smallish gathering above is the extent of my festive candle stash. But there 'tis. A good amount of evergreen, cedar and berries, with a scattering of winter rosebuds.  Fresh Balsam by Bath and Body Works (last year's freebie),...