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Sir Rowf: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?
Would you put Sir Rowf front and center in your home? The Royal Animal Candles ($32–$36) come in a horse, bunny and this dog — appropriately named for his regal appearance — but would your pups be happy looking eye to eye with this waxy invader? (And, definitely, don't let them take a nibble.)
Personally, I think the designs are super detailed but watching the animals melt away (on a two-hour burn time) sounds a bit sad .
How-To: Create Festive Fall Votives
Want to add some pretty autumnal style to your Fall Thanksgiving table? Then try this great, simple trick from Better Homes and Gardens for transforming a holiday Autumn table. For a beautiful twist on boring old votives, collect colorful leaves from your backyard or nearby park.
Bacon Fat Candle: Love It or Hate It?
Most of you prefer crispy bacon to its chewy counterpart — but how about bacon in candle form instead?
Rather than oh-so-predictable bacon vodka and bacon chocolate, Rick Gresh, the chef at David Burke's Primehouse in Chicago, is serving guests bacon candles. The votives are made of rendered bacon fat and a vegetable-based wick, and as they melt, are poured over dry-aged steaks and rare scallops to impart a rich, smoked aroma.
Do You Float Candles in Your Bathtub?
I think that floating candles in a bathtub is absolutely romantic, but when it comes down to it, who has the time? I can imagine doing so on a romantic vacation, but it's not my style for a weekly bath at home.
Source: Flickr User Monsieur Gordon
Do You Float Candles in Your Bathtub?
Casa Quickie: Locate Leaks With a Candle
If you live in an old house, chances are that you might have some drafts coming in through window and door frames. To find out for sure, light a candle, and hold it along the frames (just don't get too close to any curtains). If the candle flame flickers or smokes, there's a leak.
Fall Style: Dress Up Simple Votives
Want to add some easy Fall style to your next table setting? Then take this tip from event designer extraordinaire Preston Bailey. Glue Fall leaves (especially desiccated ones, like these) to the exterior of plain glass votives.
Do You Light Candles by Your Bedside?
Candles can be a calming addition to your nighttime routine. I know that lighting some delicately scented soy candles at night definitely gets me ready to settle in for some shuteye. Do you light candles to help you settle in for a good night's sleep, or, perhaps, set the mood for romance?Source
Do You Light Candles by Your Bedside?
Yum's September Must Haves
As much as I hate to see the Summer go, I always enjoy September. San Francisco's weather finally warms up and it's my birthday! The month also marks the start of Fall, which means heading back to school and a new season of fruits and vegetables.
How-To: Rid Your Candle Holders of Wax
I recently hosted a dinner party lit by dozens of candles, from votive holders on the coffee table to candlesticks in the dining room. Part of cleaning up after a candlelit soiree involves getting rid of all that wax. Thankfully I've learned a few tricks and tips over the years to make it easier.
Love It or Hate It? Vulcan Salute Hand Candle
Need a new candle that will have your guests doing a double take? Then perhaps you should add a Vulcan Salute Hand Candle ($61) to your coffee table. Cast from a real hand, this candle is approximately 10 inches tall, and will burn for three hours.
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