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An ornament is a personal choice, so start with the recipient’s existing room and interests. A smaller piece with a clear connection often works better ...
Read guide : Ornaments: Scale, Display and Thoughtful Gifting
Tea lights may be small, but their cups and holders can become hot. Choose a suitable holder and stable surface before deciding how many to use in a room.
Read guide : Tea Light Candles: Holders, Placement and Safe Use
Taper candles bring height to a table, but the fit between candle and holder is crucial. Measure the holder’s opening and compare it with the candle’s s...
Read guide : Taper Candles: Matching Holders and Table Settings
Small coloured candles are sometimes chosen for reflection or personal rituals. Their symbolism is a matter of belief and tradition; a candle cannot gua...
Read guide : Spell Candles: Colour, Personal Meaning and Safe Use
Soy wax can be one ingredient in a candle, but it does not tell you everything about the finished product. Read the listing for the wax description, sce...
Read guide : Soy Candles: Fragrance, Wax and Care
Pillar candles can give a table or mantel a simple focal point. Start with the diameter and height, then choose a stable holder and clear space around t...
Read guide : Pillar Candles: Size, Holders and Display Ideas
A wax name is only one part of choosing a candle. Compare the complete product: its intended holder, dimensions, fragrance, instructions and the way you...
Read guide : Paraffin Wax Candles: What to Compare Before Buying
The most useful starting point for a fragranced candle is the person and the room. Someone who likes a subtle scent may not enjoy the same candle as som...
Read guide : Fragranced Candles: Choosing a Scent for Your Home
Floating candles are made for use on water, but a bowl of water does not remove the risks of an open flame. Start with a candle specifically described a...
Read guide : Floating Candles: Bowls, Placement and Safe Use
If you are choosing candles for a church or ceremonial setting, begin with the venue’s requirements. Holder dimensions, placement and the organiser’s fi...
Read guide : Church Candles: Choosing a Size and Suitable Setting
A Christmas candle can be a small seasonal detail or the centre of a table setting. Choose the fragrance and shape around the room, then plan a safe pos...
Read guide : Christmas Candles: Choosing Fragrance and Table Settings
Choose a scented candle because you enjoy its fragrance and the atmosphere it creates. Aromatherapy wording should not be read as a promise to treat a c...
Read guide : Aromatherapy Candles: Fragrance, Choice and Safe Use