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Bath and Soap Wedding Favors

Tiffany — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:19:30 +0000

Wedding favors let your guests know how much you appreciate them. They’re a special way to thank your guests for taking part in your special day. While these small tokens don’t have to be elaborate or expensive, they should be chosen and packaged thoughtfully to let your guests know you care.

If you’re looking for wedding favors that will make your guests feel special, you can’t go wrong with pretty luxuries like bath flakes and sculptured soaps. Bath and soap wedding favors are one of the most traditional choices, falling just behind the ultra traditional tulle and ribbon bags of Jordan almonds.

But just because bath and soap favors are traditional, doesn’t mean they have to be dull. In fact, you can send your wedding guests home with favors that are sophisticated, whimsical, fun or elegant. It’s all a matter of the packaging and the favors that you choose.

Fancy Scented Soaps

What bathroom is complete without a dish of pretty soaps in colors that complement the tile or walls? Hostess soaps in romantic shapes and colors make wonderful wedding favors for your lady guests. You can choose favor packages, like a plastic heart-shaped box filled with sculpted red soap roses, or boxed soaps in pretty shapes, complete with tags and ribbons.

You can also go the DIY route and choose pretty boxes and soaps in your choice of colors to create unique favors to suit your wedding theme.

Romantic Soaps in Pretty Packages

Want to give out unique wedding favors that no one will forget? Create your very own romantic wedding favors using miniature hostess soaps that you buy in bulk locally. You can choose soaps in shapes that match or complement your wedding theme — seashells for a beach wedding, for instance, or pink, white and red hearts.

Place the soaps in the center of a 9 inch diameter circle of tulle. Gather the circle up around the soaps, and tie at the top with a ribbon that’s personalized with your name and wedding date. If you want to get fancier, attach a bath sachet to the favor with the ribbon, preferably in your wedding theme colors.

While tulle is a traditionally pretty option, it’s not the only material you can use to package romantic wedding soap favors. You can find beautiful wedding favor boxes and bags that come in complete sets. These sets include boxes, lids, ribbon and personalized tags. Just fill the boxers with shredded colored paper, and nest 1-3 hostess soaps in the box. Secure the lids, tie them with the ribbon and add your tag. These kits are available in all of your favorite wedding colors. So you can match them perfectly to the bridesmaid dresses and the flowers to create beautifully coordinated wedding reception tables.

Another attractive option wedding favors is confetti soap. Confetti soap flakes come in many colors and shapes. Heart-shaped confetti soap in pink, red and white make very pretty wedding favors, especially when packaged in tulle bags or sprinkled in a clear cellophane box and packaged with a measuring spoon. You’ll even find confetti heart soaps in other colors so that you can match your favors to your wedding colors.

Gifts for the Wedding Party

It’s also important to express your gratitude to the wedding party. Bath and soap wedding favors make especially nice gifts for the ladies in your bridal party or as wedding shower favors. If you’re looking for gifts for your bridesmaids, hostess soaps or shaped wedding soaps are a lovely little token of thanks, or an accessory to complement another gift.

Your bridesmaids are sure to love bath and personal grooming accessories. You can even put together a “spa package” that includes pretty scented soaps, a pedicure set in a little purse and a votive candle that matches the color of the soaps. Watch their eyes light up as they imagine relaxing in a scented tub.

The guys in your wedding party aren’t as likely to appreciate those pretty little packages of soap. For them, you might consider a masculine grooming kit complete with nail clippers and a pocket knife, or a dresser top valet to hold keys and loose change.

Wedding favors and wedding party gifts are meant to thank your guests and your wedding party for joining you on your big day, so be sure to consider their likes and dislikes.

While you can’t always personalize wedding favors in the same way that you can wedding party gifts, these small presents can still have a special touch that your guests will appreciate. It’s the little luxuries that most people don’t buy for themselves that make great wedding favors, especially when you package them attractively.

Jennifer Bailey is a freelance writer who writes about family events such as weddings, often discussing a particular aspect of weddings such as wedding favors.

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Fall Wedding Favor Ideas

Tiffany — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:19:25 +0000

While the summer, spring and Christmas time all get a great deal of attention as a popular time of year for weddings, many couples are enchanted by the thought of a fall wedding. The fall is a fabulous time of year when the air is crisp and the leaves are changing colors. This means the weather is likely to be favorable and the changing of the leaves can create a dramatic backdrop for glorious wedding photos. Couples who choose to have their wedding in the fall will be delighted to find that there are a number of excellent options available to them for wedding favors. This article will provide a few ideas for wedding favors which reflect the fall season and are also likely to be enjoyed by your guests.Coasters are a very simple idea for a wedding favor for a fall wedding. Coasters are available in a wide variety of designs and patterns and couples are likely to find several options suitable for a fall wedding. Whether they select a coaster which is shaped like a leave or a coaster which is square an depicts a fall scene such as a trees with leaves in all shades of red, orange and gold your guests are sure to be delighted by these favors which are not only beautiful but are also very practical.Fall is known as the harvest season and the cornucopia is often used at Thanksgiving as a symbol of the harvest. In these scenes the cornucopia is often overflowing with fruits and vegetables which are harvested in the fall. However, cornucopias overflowing with candy are a very cute idea for a wedding favor for a fall wedding. Miniature cornucopias can be purchased and filled with candies such as chocolates, hard candies, mints or any other type of candy.Keeping with the theme of the harvest, couples may wish to give out seed packets as favors at a fall wedding. They may wish to give out packets for flowers, fruits or vegetables which are typically harvested in the fall season. Alternately they may wish to distribute packets for flowers, fruits or vegetable can be planted in the fall. This is a really fun idea which helps to encourage your guests to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate nature more. Candles which reflect the season can also be a great idea for wedding favors for a fall wedding. These candles can be simple candles which have the colors and scents which are popular in the fall season. This may include candles which are round or square as well as votive candles and taper candles. Colors such as deep reds and oranges are very appropriate. Popular scents for candles in the fall are pumpkin, egg nog and pine. All of these colors and scents are sure to remind the guests of the beautiful fall wedding they attended.Another great idea for a wedding favor at a fall wedding is a set of soaps which are shaped like leaves. These soaps may come in a wide variety of colors and designs. The couple will likely be able to choose from soaps which are designed to look like leaves such as maple leaves or oak leaves. They can also select leave shaped soaps in a variety of colors such as red and orange.

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Benefits of Decorating With Flameless Candles

Tiffany — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:05:29 +0000

Why use traditional wax candles, when it is more beneficial to decorate with flameless candles? High quality, beautiful battery operated candles are the new safe, no-mess, no-fuss way to decorate. And best of all, the are realistic and almost indistinguishable from your traditional candles. Let’s talk about some of the benefits of using flameless candles the next time you decorate.
Safe – Because there is no open flame, flameless candles are safe to use in any setting. They can be left unattended, without concern about fabric or upholstery catching fire. And since there is no heat, you won’t have to worry about children or pets getting burned. With flameless candles, you can have your peace of mind and truly relax.
Realistic – Flameless candles are almost indistinguishable from traditional candles. High quality battery operated candles are made from real wax and the “flame” has an authentic amber flickering effect. Battery candles are even available in wavy or melted edge with a drip effect.
No Mess – With flameless candles, there are no messy wax drips or soot to clean up. You will not have to worry about fabric, upholstery, carpet, or furniture getting ruined if a candle were to tip over.
No Smoke – Since battery candles cannot be blown out, there is no smoke, and no discoloration of your walls or ceilings. And you don’t get that awful smoky smell when you put out your candles. And if you are using them outdoors, you don’t have to worry about the wind putting out your candles.
Cost Effective – Quality flameless candles can last for up to 800 hours. You can use them over and over again, and when they go out you simply need to replace the batteries. Replacing batteries is a lot cheaper than constantly having to replace traditional wax candles. Some battery operated candles are even rechargeable. You will also save money on lighters or matches, because battery candles are turned on and off with a simple flick of a switch.
Available in Many Sizes, Shapes, Scents, Colors & Types – Battery candles come in all sizes from small votives to large pillars, and many different shapes, scents, and colors. Because of the wide variety available, flameless candles are the perfect accent for any occasion. Battery candles come unscented, as well as in vanilla, pumpkin spice, pomegranate, and just about any other scent you can imagine. They also come in many different colors, with the most popular being white and ivory. Flameless candles even come with a timer or remote control. Timer candles will come on at the same time each evening, and turn off after a set amount of time. Remote control candles can be turned on with the touch of a button, and are perfect for those spaces that are not easily accessible.
So, the next time you are doing some home decorating, or planning elegant centerpieces for your next dinner or event, first consider the benefits of using flameless candles. They are just as beautiful as your traditional candles, but safe and no-fuss so that you can truly relax.

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Get Creative with Unconventional Wedding Favors

Tiffany — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:19:32 +0000

You will remember your wedding day forever. How can you make sure your guests remember it as well? Wedding favors are one way; but why stop there. Ordinary wedding favors are just that: ordinary. Get creative with the process and your wedding favors will really stand out. Tired of the same old matchbooks, boxes of candy, or photo frames that everybody else gives out as favors? Here are some unconventional favors that will certainly be a hit with your wedding guests.

Creative One of Kind Favors

Put together your own wedding favors that don’t look like you have raided the crafts store. Professional boxes, ribbons, and tissues make all the difference. Theme the boxes and accessories with your wedding colors to add a personal touch.

Seaside Memories: Fill small cellophane bags with beach sand until nearly full add a few tiny sea shells on top with a miniature star fish, add a tea light candle. Tie the top with a bit of twine or ribbon. Place in Tin Favor Pails by Kate Aspen. Add a tiny sand shovel to the handle of the pail. Tea for Two: Choose the Orange Cosmos Collection Favor Box Kit. Fill the box with two orange pekoe tea bags, sugar cubes, dried sliced oranges (available online) cinnamon sticks and cloves. The box is pretty enough to become a keepsake on its own. The tea and spices fill the air at your reception with a wonderful orange scent. Autumn Leaves: Select “Autumn Elegance” Laser-Cut Fall Leaf Favor Box by Kate Aspen. Fill the box with leaf shaped pressed maple sugar, leaf shaped soap, or leaf shaped candle. Or fill the bottom with raffia (shredded straw) and add a votive candle. Watch Our Love Grow: Choose Miniature Metal Watering Cans. Fold a package of wild flowers that grow in your geographic area so that it fits inside the can. Tuck in a card that says “Watch our love grow,” with your names and date of the wedding. Garden Favors Many weddings take place during spring and summer so gardening is a perfect theme for your favors. A very easy, elegant, and colorful wedding favor is to buy six packs of flowers that are blooming. Cut each of the sections apart so there are six plants. Place the plant in a paper box, such as the 2 piece dotted favor box that matches your wedding colors. Place a bit of sphagnum moss around the plant to hide the section of the six pack. A Gift of Spring: Package one narcissus, ranunculus, or other small bulb that doesn’t require pre chilling with a tiny terracotta flower pot, potting soil in a zip lock bag and planting instruction in a clear cellophane bag. Tie with brightly colored ribbons. Blooming Favors: There are many favors that are impregnated with flower seeds and shaped as birds, hearts, shells, and flowers. Some are attached on a stick that is in a mini flower pot. The shapes are decorative on the tables and fun for guests to plant later at home. Petal Cones: Biodegradable paper cones filled with flower petals add a refreshing touch to the tables. The petals can be scented with essential oils to add a pleasing scent. Just for Fun Flip-Flop Photo Frame with Flower Accent by Kate Aspen are shaped like flip flop sandals and hold a photo. For more informal receptions they could be used as place card holders as well. Colors are bright and beachy. If you’ve had a fairy tale courtship, share the news with your guests with the Castles in the Sand Tea Light by Kate Aspen. The sandy textured and colored sand castle holds a tea light and is packaged in an organza bag. Calla Lily Mini Photo Albums. The albums measure 6.5 inch by 5 inch wide and 1 inch deep. The albums are covered in ivory textured paper with a fabric handcrafted calla lily framed on the front. They hold 40 4 inch by 6 inch photos. Personalize the albums with a photo of the bridal couple and date as the first photo in the album. Have photos of the guests taken at the reception and digitally printed and posted to a bulletin board for them to take as they leave as their very own special remembrance. It is also a good idea to provide disposable cameras to go with the photo albums. Cameras can be personalized with wedding themed covers embossed with the bridal couple’s name and date. Favors Under $1.00 You might not think it possible to find nice wedding favors under $1.00, but it is. Hershey personalized miniature chocolate bars are one choice. Bookmarks and candles are another. Many favors are sold in packages of 12, `18, or 24 and the price of each individual favor is less than $1.00. Filling pretty boxes that have been personalized with candy, potpourri, soaps, or other treats often is less than $1.00.

Wine glasses are priced less than $1.00 at thrift shops and sometimes for just a few pennies. Fill the glasses with Hershey kisses, cover with netting tied with pretty ribbon. Attach a card that says thank you for coming to our wedding with the date and your names and you have a lovely favor for less than $1.00.

Dee Power is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and wedding favors.

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Wedding Favors……unique Way to Make the Occasion Extra Special

Tiffany — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:19:38 +0000

Wedding favors are a way of showing your gratitude and conveying your thanks to the guests who made your wedding ceremony more special with their presence. This tradition of wedding favors or âbonbonniere’ dates back to ancient European history when the bride and the groom used to present their wedding guests with gifts. Wedding favors could be anything edible or some show piece. And choosing a wedding favor is not that easy as it seems to be. Your guests have taken time out to share your special occasion with you. Hence it is important that you present them with something which they would relish. After all, planning a wedding is not just about buying beautiful and inexpensive wedding dresses.

There are lots of other things too. Here are some of the common and popular favors which you can consider:

Cardholders: Available in every imaginable color, they are a very popular wedding favor. Especially silver plated wine goblet place card holders are very elegant and stylish wedding favors.

Photo magnets: They can be good favors to be given to your guest. Be a little innovative. Add a personal touch and put an engagement photograph of you and your groom in it. You can find a huge variety of photo magnets to choose from such as silver, plastic, ceramic or gold.

Potpourri sachets: They are an affordable way to please your guests with stylishly packaged, aromatic potpourri sachets available in a variety of pleasing fragrances.

Candies: Delicious candies and sugared almonds are a nice favor to give. You can get them exquisitely gift wrapped in beautiful boxes.

Votive candles: They make a cute decorative gift. Wrap colorful votive candles in attractive paper, some fabric or in a cute box and tie it with a bow.

Wedding mint tins: Personalized wedding mint tins with your name inscribed on it or your photograph are perfect for wedding favor. Fill the tin of rectangular, square, round or any shape with the mints of your choice.

Heart- shaped soaps: Packaged beautifully, soaps again make a beautiful wedding favor.

Beach favors: If you are planning a beach wedding, you can gift sea shells to your guests filled with candies or sugar stars.. Or you can also give scented gel candles with seashells in it.

Wine favors: Now wine favors like wine pourer or wine stopper are becoming popular. They are a little expensive but they truly make a sophisticated and classy wedding favor.

Personalize the favor and inscribe your name and wedding date on the wine stopper or pourer. Once you have decided what you want as a wedding favor, order the favors as early as possible. Selecting a beautiful wedding favor is as important as finding beautiful and inexpensive wedding dresses. Just like there are online shops where you can find vast collection of inexpensive wedding dresses in different designs and styles, similarly you can check out the net where you would find wide variety of wedding favors and order from such online shops.

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Brighten Up Your Wedding with Peaceful Candle Wedding Favors

Tiffany — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:20:21 +0000

Without doubt, your wedding is a lifetime event and you and your family want the best for your special day. Right from your wedding dress to your wedding favors everything should be perfect. If you are looking for unique wedding favors and you have no time to purchase, all you have to is check out Buy Wedding Favors online. Here, you can get buy elegant wedding favors at affordable prices. Traditional and romantic, you can give out candle wedding favors to your friends and family. At Buy Wedding Favors Online, you will find a beautiful collection of unique candle wedding favors like wedding cake candle favors, personalized candle wedding favors, and scented candle wedding favors more at reasonable prices. Bring light to your special night with classic candle wedding favors to suit different themes and decor. Planning for a beach themed wedding? Then, check out our splendid beach candle wedding favors and nautical themed candle wedding favors that are ideal for a themed nautical wedding reception. Show your gratitude to your guests by presenting elegant wedding favors like glass votive candle wedding favors, Silver Star votive candle favors, garden glass gel candle favors, champagne candle wedding favors, and more that will make them overwhelmed. When you plan a fairytale wedding you can go for themed candle wedding favors like Cinderella wedding dress candle favors, Cinderella slipper candle favors, fairytale carriage candle favors, and other will aggrandize the event. All these elegant wedding favors are packed in gift boxes with a “Thank You” tag that will silently convey your appreciation. Apart from this you will also find a wide range of cheap wedding favors like spring wedding favors, summer wedding favors, fall wedding favors, and winter wedding favors that will perfectly depict all four seasons. Your guests will remember your wedding ceremony for years to come with beautiful candle wedding favors from Buy Wedding Favors Online.

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Shadow and Light Aromatherapy Products

Tiffany — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:19:43 +0000

Aromatherapy is becoming a popular practice, as people turn to natural methods to help escape from their hectic lives. But what should you do in the event your busy life limits you from creating the aromatherapy products that you need?

Shadow and Light aromatherapy products are produced by U.S company Shadow & Light. The main focus of Shadow and Light aromatherapy products are candles and body products, created from specific blends made in-house, which have lead to their 12 distinct scents.

Shadow and Light aromatherapy candles come in a range of pillar styles, votives as well as handy travelling tins. Shadow and Light aromatherapy body products are available as body lotions, mists, soaps, shampoos and washes, all made from naturally sourced ingredients. Shadow and light aromatherapy products are vegan friendly, as no animal products are used, and no products are tested on animals.

The Shadow and Light aromatherapy candles are completely natural, hand poured and made from palm, soy and bee’s wax, making them a healthy and environmentally friendly choice. Shadow and Light aromatherapy candles come in a range of blends, including the highly popular Anti-Stress, featuring chamomile and lavender oils, and the Meditation, with sandalwood and cedarwood.

Many online retailers stock Shadow and Light aromatherapy products, and customer satisfaction is high. It is not unusual for retailers to be sold out of Shadow and Light aromatherapy products, due to their high demand.

Because they value their reputation, you can be assured that only the highest quality materials are used in Shadow and Light aromatherapy products. You can burn the candles, safe in the knowledge that they are non-toxic, and not emitting any harmful fumes. The body products can be used without fear of in superior essential oils having been used to create them.

The twelve Shadow and Light aromatherapy scents available are Anti-Stress, Chi-Vital Energy, Meditation, Nag Champa, Passion, Quince, Restoration, Revitalization, Ritual, Seduction, Sensuality and Tantra-Sutra. All are produced with high grade essential oils, providing both a wonderful scent, and the health benefits that go along with the oils used.

The diverse range of scents produced in Shadow and Light aromatherapy products means it’s unlikely that you won’t be able to find a particular fragrance that pleases you. What’s more, you’re assured a high quality product, without having to worry about blending or creating the aromatherapy products yourself. So next time you think you don’t have time for aromatherapy, consider Shadow and Light aromatherapy products. You’ll get all the benefits with no hassle or effort required.

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Wedding Gift Ideas Your Guests Will Love

Tiffany — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:19:37 +0000

An increasing trend when planning for a wedding is the inclusion of small gifts and wedding favors, which can be taken home after the celebration. These gifts are often inexpensive, but the impact that they can leave on your wedding guests is significant enough that they should remember your wedding for quite some time. Although having wedding favors and small gifts available to guests is not necessarily a new concept, the popularity of these gifts has caused a surge in the number of wedding favors that are being given as well. These gifts can also increase the number of options available to wedding planners.

If you want to make sure that your wedding is memorable, it is important to make sure that the wedding gifts that you choose are something that your guests are going to enjoy. Here are some options that are available to you when trying to choose wedding favors and other small gifts. Each can impress your guests in its own way and can all but ensure that no one leaves your wedding reception without being awed by how professional and well planned your celebration was.

Bath beads, bath salts, and soaps can be given as wedding favors that many of the people in attendance may simply love. Not only can the soaps and other bath supplies be packaged (and carved) decoratively, they also offer the additional benefit of being able to bring relaxation to the wedding guests. Scented heart soaps or personalized shower gels can really put a smile on a guest’s face. They may begin to realize that you thought enough about them to not only invite them to your wedding, but also to offer them something with a pleasing aroma.

Scented candles are an excellent gift to consider for your wedding guests. These candles provide a pleasing aroma, which is similar to the bath soaps. This can act as an aromatherapy solution that can make your guests feel relaxed and stress-free. A number of exquisitely carved or molded candles can be found as potential wedding reception gifts, letting you choose anything from a rose ball candle to a set of white votive candles to help set a relaxed mood. A number of scented candle options are also available, many of which feature pleasing aromatherapy scents that can help to melt away stress from your wedding guests.

Many people would not think about bookmarks as wedding favors, but with the number of wedding-related designs possible, they can actually make quite a wonderful gift. What better way is there to help people remember how much they enjoyed your wedding than by giving them a reminder that is both pretty and functional? Many wedding bookmarks are made of quality materials and feature designs that can make them a much better option than the cheap or makeshift bookmarks that some people use. Even if the bookmarks do not see much use, the ease of storage and small size makes them ideal candidates for inclusion in memory books or photo albums.

There are a number of candies, foods, and drink mixes that can be given as wedding favors, much to the delight of wedding guests. A number of these candies and food items feature personalization options, letting you do everything from add a monogram to personalized Hershey’s Kisses. You can also have custom-labeled honey favors to give your guests some sweet honey that they can take home with them. Another option is to offer personalized tea bags, coffee servings, and hot cocoa mixes that have monograms or wedding details printed directly on the packages to serve as a tasty reminder of your wedding after the reception is over.

One other popular and useful option when it comes to selecting wedding gifts that your guests will love is the disposable camera. Everyone wants to bring a camera to a wedding, but in many cases, the camera may accidentally be left behind or it may run out of either film or battery power before the night is over. By giving cameras as wedding favors, you can help to ensure that your guests can take picture of the celebration if they want to while providing them with something that can be functional outside of the wedding reception as well. Developing the film for the camera will cost the same as developing any other film, letting guests drop off the entire camera for photo lab technicians to open and develop the film contained inside.

Choosing the right wedding favor can be a challenge but there are many great options to choose. A few great gift ideas are soaps, candles, bookmarks, edible foods, and cameras. These are all great ways to help your guests remember the wedding while providing them with something that can be used afterwards.

Rachel Jackson is a freelance writer and blogger who writes about family and family events such as weddings, often focusing on one specific aspect of a wedding, such as wedding gifts.

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Candle Wall Sconces – The Perfect Lighting For Your Bedroom

Tiffany — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:19:54 +0000

Often the bedroom is a retreat, and it can be a romantic, relaxing room if properly decorated. Lighting is important for the mood of a room. It can greatly enhance a room, but the wrong type of lighting can ruin the mood. If you are trying to set a romantic mood then forget about electric lights. Instead, try candles, which provide soft lighting and enhance ambiance. You can find candle sconces in a variety of styles. It is easy to install sconces in any place that needs more lighting because they require no wiring or electricity.

Wall Lanterns Wall lanterns can fit any style room depending on what materials they are made of. Wood, brass, and pewter are excellent for a country or traditional style home. Brushed nickel and chrome update lanterns and fit perfectly in a contemporary room. If you are looking for Zen like accents, then try square wooden bases in dark tones, such as mahogany or ebony. Metal scones in cream, black, or brown look great in many rooms. If you place the lanterns near your bed, they will pick of different tones in your fabric, enhancing them. Wall lanterns also provide the perfect lighting for metal wall art and paintings.

Dramatic Groupings You can make a dramatic display by grouping a large number of candles. You can find wall holders that will accommodate a number of votive or tea light candles, allowing you to create a focal piece. If you want a symmetric arrangement, try putting a sconce over each nightstand on either side of the bed. You could also try a large arrangement directly over the bed to act as a centerpiece. Be careful when placing a candleholder above a bed or any other piece of furniture because the wax may drip if it is not level.

Mirrors on the Wall If you want to enhance the atmosphere even more, try placing wall mirrors strategically around the room to catch the candlelight and reflect it. You can also purchase sconces with mirrors already attached as part of the design. You can find the perfect one for your style. There are contemporary mirrors with clean, simple lines; elegant Venetian glass perfect for a Tuscan or French country style; primitive, whimsical styles for a country room.

Versatile Glass Chimneys One option you may want to consider is a glass chimney. Glass chimneys add class to any room and come in a huge selection. You can get them in colored glass, mosaic glass, and engraved glass. Glass chimneys give an added layer of elegance to any room, and you can find a chimney to match any style you are looking for, including missionary style, minimalist modernism, or traditional elegance.

A Treat for the Senses If you want to complete the mood, try scented candles. With new scents being created all the time, you will find the perfect one. If you want your room to feel clean and fresh try citrus or fresh linen. If you are missing summer, try lilac, honeysuckle or other floral fragrances. If you are looking for more exotic scents, then choose cinnamon, or other fragrances from India and China like sandalwood and jasmine. Scented candles will provide the finishing touch for the senses when combined with visually stunning candle sconce arrangements.

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Supplies Can Launch a New Hobby

Tiffany — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:19:40 +0000

Few would argue that candles help to transform a house into a home. Their warmth and beauty, combined with their wonderful fragrances, add a personal touch that can help you relax at the end of the day, create an intimate setting for a dinner party, or pave the way for a romantic evening. Candles also make the perfect gift, and ensure that the recipient will think of you whenever she lights them. But while shopping for candles is enjoyable, making your own candles can be truly rewarding. You’ll not only have candles for your own home and to give as gifts, but you may even decide to start your own business and sell candles for a profit. Start with a KitMaking candles is easier than you should not drink, providing you start with the right candle making supplies. If your a beginner, or if you want to give a great gift to someone you think would enjoy making candles, you can purchase candle making starter kits that will guide you, step by step, through the process. A typical kit might contain 11 pounds of wax, a wax cutter, a pouring pot, a thermometer, a wooden spoon, measuring tools, a color wheel, wicks and wick stickers, jelly jars, and a light stabilizer and absorber. The best kits will also include your choice of up to five different fragrance oils and three liquid dye colors.Choosing Your WaxThe best sources of candle making supplies in Texas will not only sell you products, but will also provide you with a wealth of information about candles and candle making. For example, the type of wax you use depends upon the kind of candles you are interested in crafting. A paraffin wax works exceptionally well for containers. The right custom blended paraffin waxes can hold up to 12 percent fragrance load per pound. Similarly, soy based wax blends can produce beautiful container candles with a creamy appearance without the need for curing. Pure soy flake wax can be used for container candles, candle tins, and tea lights, while granulated beads of palm wax works well for votive and pillar candles. Beeswax pellets can be added to soy and paraffin waxes to add an elegant appearance. Candle AdditivesAlthough all candles are beautiful, adding colors and fragrances to your candles are a way to express your creativity and give them your special signature. The best and least expensive place to buy dyes and scents is through an online provider of Texas wholesale candle making supplies. Such a supplier will have a huge variety of fragrances everything from food and beverage scents to fruit scents to imitations of name brand scents. Likewise, the supplier should have around two dozen different dyes that you can add to your candles, along with a color wheel to help you mix hues, tints, and tones. When selecting candle dyes, make sure to choose those that have a flash point greater than 300 degrees Fahrenheit, that are eco friendly, and that are compatible with soy, palm paraffin, and blended waxes. If you love candles, the chances are good that you will love candle making. Once you find Texas wholesale candle making supplies, you will be well on your way to creating your own signature candles and adding a warm glow to your home and the homes of your friends and loved ones.

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