I Don't Feel The BURN...

For Christmas my Aunt gave me a beautiful 3-wick BURN candle. It smelled delicious and I couldn't wait to try it out. You can smell the fragrance even when it's not lit--which turns out to be essential since the darn thing won't stay lit! I've never had this problem before; the flame burns down the wick but doesn't melt the wax. So it's basically become glorified potpourri...

A Massage for your Valentine

I get really excited around Valentine's Day because everything comes out in pink, so be prepared for a lot of girly pink items in the next few weeks. First up: Booty Parlor's Don't Stop Massage Candle. What a cute idea for Valentine's Day! A cute pink and black bow tie around the white glass holder with pour spout. The blend of natural soy wax, vitamins A & E, jojoba, olive and coconut oils soften the skin. A 46 hour burn time ensures that you have plenty of time to enjoy the candle and the massage.

To use: let wick burn until the entire surface of the candle has liquefied into a perfect pool of massage oil. Blow out the flame and use the pour spout to drizzle the warm wax onto bare skin. Massage and enjoy!

It's beginning to 'smell' a lot like Christmas...

If you are not set a fan of Aunt Sadie's candles, you're about to be: there is a different candle for every holiday/event you can imagine. With retro images and matching scents, you can enjoy 'Beach in a Can' in the summer, 'Thankgiving Turkey' in the fall, and 'Wedding Bells' for a spring wedding. Her Holiday collection is always my favorite, though, with scents such as Winter Nights, Tree in a Can, Candy Cane, and Ginger Bread, among others. Their fun, festive, and has 70 hours burn time. My purchase this year is going to be 'Winter Nights,' a spearmint scent.*

*Can be found at www.beautyofasite.com.

New Kai Moonlight Candle

Kai is finally releasing a large candle in their famous scent--a blend of exotic white flowers found on Hawaii. A 3-wick soy candle with 110 hours burn time, this is sure to my be a favorite among cult followers. Available for pre-order at b-glowing.com with a 11/12 ship date, I'm sure this item will sell out fast.

Pre-order at www.b-glowing.com

Best. Candle. Ever.

Tocca candles are the best candles you can buy. You can smell them even when they're not lit. I get a lot of compliments on how great my place always smells. My personal favorite is Montecristo, which immediately transports me to an exotic island with a gentle sea breeze. I love anything that smells like the ocean, and this reminds me of the sea with a slight hint of lush flowers. I have four of them in my small studio apartment; the entire place smells amazing. Not to mention the name, Montecristo, that makes me feel like I've stumbled upon an old pirate treasure. The only downside for me is the packaging. The candle itself is slightly boring, in clear glass with aqua accents. But, all in all, this is a keeper. If you're not wild about your house smelling like the sea, they have tons more scents to try--some of them ever have a matching perfume and lotion. Highly, highly recommended.