Tag: candles
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Messy Mind; Messy Life

I have a passion for candles. Not the overly floral types, nor the ones that smell like cookies or fruit. My favorites are those that smell like pine trees, meadows, or the ocean. And the wood wicks are the best because they crackle when you light them. I’ve had this candle for over five months,…
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The Song From Somewhere

Birthdays are special. Especially when there are so many to celebrate. With our large family, every few weeks we are singing our family birthday song (you don’t want to know), and eating cake and ice cream. It might be a good idea to invest in a candle company. I often reuse the numbered candles–if I’ve…
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Old School Cozy; Old School Comfort
In an era of wonderfully scented candles and fancy candle holders, plain Jane candles don’t often–well, hold a candle to them. When John and I were dating back in prehistoric times, we had a little Italian restaurant we’d go to–a hole in the wall, quaint type of place–with red checked tablecloths and candles dripped over…