Flea market shopping is not for everyone but it is something I love to do with friends. I know that people find it a waste of time spending the whole morning browsing through things and come home with just a nice cup and saucer or a mirror. But that’s exactly the fun in flea market [...]

Be safe when using candles. Don’t just place them on any surface. Purchase candles in durable containers instead. A jar candle encased in a gleaming glass lidded jar is elegant-looking and ideal for decorating the center of a coffee table. Jar candles are a decorator’s delight. Buy them in different colors and scents to enliven [...]

A Christmas dinner party is a great time to celebrate the season and gather loved ones together. Get-togethers like these give everyone a chance to catch up on each other’s lives. Make your party extra special by decorating the dining area in a cheerful holiday motif. Some easy-to-follow ideas:~Hang a Christmas wreath on your front [...]

My husband and I were both very busy with work. We hardly had time for each other because I would get home late from work and he would leave very early in the morning. So for our anniversary this year we decided to take a few days off and go out of town for the [...]

Make your candle displays command attention. Since candles can be expensive if used often, here are some great ideas to make them well worth the purchase and give them better decorating value. ~Fill the bottom of a glass or pretty bowl with colorful stones. Add water then place a floating candle or two on top. [...]

Before electricity was discovered, oil lamps and candles were the only means of illumination. It is mostly made from paraffin but beeswax and certain plant extracts have been known to be made into candles. There are also different kinds of candle forms. We are most familiar with the candle stick, the votive candle and tea [...]

Candle warmers are used for melting scented candles without lighting the wick. The aroma of the wax is emitted when the candle melts. Instead of lighting the wick which can diffuse the scent when the candle is lighted, use an electric candle warmer to melt the candle while keeping the wax intact. An electric warmer [...]

I just love decorating with candles. A few strategically placed lit candles will add a dramatic effect to any space. One thing I’m not so happy about using candles is the smoke. This is why I use soy candles. They produce less smoke than ordinary paraffin candles. These soy candles are not only good for [...]

If you are looking for things to help you relax, decorative soy candles are one of the things that you can use. You can light one up in the living room when you just want to sit down and have a calming afternoon. Or you can light one up in the bathroom for a more [...]

Enter the front door and be greeted by fantastic fragrances to delight your senses. Leave all the cares and troubles at work and look forward to a night of leisure at home. Put your feet up, sit back and be soothed by the flickering flames of quality scented candles. Feel the stresses of everyday life [...]