The Yankee Candle Company is trying to tap into the man demographic with a new line of scents including Riding Mower, First Down, 2X4 and Man Town. I have no idea what Man Town might smell like (feet?), but let’s hope it smells nothing like The Original Man Candle, which promises to fill any room with the aroma of farts. Mmmmm. [WOW]
Lucky magazine recently did a little article about how the scent of grapefruit is so energizing that a few gyms have released grapefruit candles as part of their product lines. Inspired, I went out and bought this minty grapefruit candle. I love the springy citrus smell, and every time I burn it while taking a bath or relaxing around the house, I count it as a trip to the gym. Don’t question my logic, OK? [$5, Ulta]
Growing up, my family never had candles because my parents generally understood that my brothers and I would use any open flames in the house to set our youngest brother on fire. Also my dad hated any smell that wasn’t whale bones or microwaved hominy. Recently I’ve decided that hey, I’m an adult, I have a cute house, I like pretty smells — maybe it’s time to give the whole candle thing a try. So I consulted my candle-loving friends, I rearranged my shelves, I spent a small fortune, and guess what? I have three candles burning right now, as I write this. I think I’ve officially become a candle person. Here’s what I’ve learned along the way … Keep reading »
Let’s be honest: Shopping for candles is a fairly thoughtless task. If we do spend more than 3 seconds mulling over whether to buy one candle over another, it’s mainly for scent reasons. But whether it was a taper that dripped all over the table or a pillar that burned so unevenly that you’d think it was placed at a 90 degree angle, we’ve all gotten ripped off in this department. And even if it’s a question of $5, it’s $5 more than we’d like to lose on a purchase.
It doesn’t have to be that way. These tried-and-true simple shopping tips will reliably guide you to a quality candle … at any price point. Read more…
Okay, so maybe it’s a bit weird that I love the smell of Ambient Hand’s Lime Cilantro candles so much. After all, you’d think that the combined power of lime and cilantro together would make your house smell like the kitchen at Chipotle. But somehow these candles manage to make everything smell sweet — not cloyingly so — and fresh. And they come three to a pack, which means you can spread ‘em out and get your whole apartment smelling great in no time. So mix up a margarita and light one (or three) up.
There’s so many ways to decorate with tea lights — from floating them in a bowl of water to illuminating fancy schmancy candle holders from Crate + Barrel. We prefer this fun canary from CB2 (Crate + Barrel’s funkier younger sister). It’s a pop of bright Tweetie Bird yellow to perk up any room of your house when it’s not lit, making it a conversation piece in its own right. But for your sake, we hope you don’t own any cats!
Conundrum: we hate when it’s cold and dark and snowy outside, but we do love the smells of wintertime: fresh-baked cookies, mulled cider and fir trees. So, Thymes’ Frasier Fir candle is right up our alley; it smells just like the holiday season without making us have to bundle up against the elements.
I’m not going to be shy about this. I’m a big supporter of the idea that men should have man things. Their own style underpants. Their man caves. Their awful brands of beer. In that spirit, I gave two big thumbs up to the blessed arrival of THE ORIGINAL MAN CANDLE. I’m so excited about it, it makes me want to use all-caps all the time. They’re candles! Made for men! They are MANDLES. But what the heck does a man candle smell like? Find out after the jump. Keep reading »
In New York City apartments, there are only so many alterations that can be made in order to turn the teeny tiny space into your own. Most rely on pictures and furniture to decorate, but go a step further and continue to infuse your own personal style into the white-walled area with these candle holders. Buy one or more and pair with simple white candles to provide better lighting than sanctioned bulbs and to bring a bit of peace into your day. [$49.95, Crate & Barrel] Keep reading »
Nothing can replace real chocolate, but here’s a substitute that just may come close. Godiva wants to make your house smell just as good as their desserts and recently launched their Home Fragrance Collection. With six different variations, including Black Almond Truffle, Raspberry Ganache, White Chocolate Magnolia, Milk Chocolate Truffle, Chocolate Strawberry Rose, and Peppermint Bark, these candles are the perfect way to indulge in deliciousness without having to work off the calories later on. And they’re totally affordable, as each size is priced $12.50 or $22.50, respectively. [Godiva] Keep reading »
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