Delightful Discoveries for Gift Givers with Great Taste
I’m into scented candles year-round, but especially during the fall and winter. The aromas add a little bit of personality to my home, plus the visual of dancing lights after sunset can somehow conjure up either a calming or festive vibe, depending on whether I’m alone or entertaining.
A few years ago, I read how bad paraffin wax candles are – and all of my candles were exactly that. Made from a byproduct of petroleum, paraffin wax leaves a lot of soot behind when it’s burned. I was wiping black gunk off of the candle vessels every time I used them. And I’ve found that if a candle label doesn’t say what kind of wax is used, it’s probably paraffin. If it were made of a more expensive speciality wax, for sure they would tout that on the label.
So I started exploring candles beyond the confines of the typical mall stores, and found several well worth the upgrade. But I have a favorite. It’s not the only top-quality candle brand by any stretch, but I love this particular one so much, it’s getting the spotlight today.
The Fernweh Editions Roaring Fireplace Soy Candle sits in a chic glass tumbler, hand poured in small batches by experienced candlemakers. Both candle and the elegant box it comes in are made in the U.S. The soy-coconut wax blend is a creamy color because it isn’t dyed. So it’s clean burning and attractive, but here’s what really makes it special. The nuanced smell is unbelievable, exactly like a fireplace, a fireplace in a five-star mountain lodge to be more specific. (I’ve been to one, so I know that smell, but that’s a story for another day.) And the wick is wooden, and it crackles! So this candle smells and sounds like the real thing.
I have a wood burning fireplace. I will never use it, because everyone who has one and uses it tells me it’s a hassle and a mess. So last winter I lit this delightful candle right in the fireplace, which I had cleaned out and painted white. I was tickled. It’s a decent size candle, 11 oz. with 110 hours burn time. I only wish they made it in a big three-wick version.
Fernweh cleverly groups their candles into destination editions. Roaring Fireplace is a New England Edition, along with Orchard Harvest and Winter Pines. They also offer France, London Town, Pacific Island, Mediterranean Garden, and Alaskan Forest editions.
Click here to purchase the Fernweh Editions Roaring Fireplace Soy Candle, $45 at fernweheditions.com
