scented candles

Sniff, Scented Candles For Dogs

Filed under: Decor, Pets

Scented candles are de rigueur for Valentine's Day but what if your Valentine walks on four legs? Sniff is a new scented candle that uses holistic aromas to benefit man (or women's) best friend. After all, dogs can identify smells somewhere between 1,000 to 10,000 times better than their human friends.

The organic dog-friendly candles include scents like "A Day in the Hamptons" (a sunny summer day scent with rosemary, basil and spearmint); "Splendor in the Grass" (green pastures with tomato leaves and cedarwood); "Field of Dreams"(soothing lavender, vetiver and sandalwood); "Friends to the Rescue" (a mix of lemongrass, eucalyptus and grapefruit held together by geranium, cyprus and ginger with a finish of mangosteen to keep pests away) and "Fart & Away" (a mix of of floral ylang ylang, tuberose, white tea, myrtle and fennel for the smelly dog). Sales through February support Miami-Dade Animal Services Foundation, a foundation dedicated to ending the unwanted pet population with spay/neuter programs in Miami. Candles sell for $32 each.

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Luxist Giveaway: Linnea Lights Candles

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Ever buy a holiday gift that's so great you want to keep it for yourself? That's how I'm feeling about today's giveaway. I've had a box of Linnea candles in my home for a week now waiting to give them away to you and even wrapped up and unlit they have been contributing a lovely scent to the house. Perhaps that's because these candles are triple scented for maximum fragrance potential. The Linnea Lights candles are hand crafted and mindfully packaged in recycled materials, printed with soy inks and hand stamped. Best of all, a little box of matches is thoughtfully tucked up into the lid.

The all natural soy candles are offered in two sizes, the 60 hour candle with a double wick and the 15 hour mini votive. The large candles (nine ounces) are $29 each while a three votive set is $32. We've got three of their amazing fall-friendly limited edition scents in large candle form to give away to one lucky reader.

The scents are:
Fireside-- a blend of tobacco, clove, pine and sensual woods
Winter-- a sweet mix of spruce and mint with cranberry and cinnamon notes
Forest Fir-- so close to a real tree you'll think you are still at the Christmas tree lot

Each candle is nice enough to give as a holiday gift or hostess gift for parties but one sniff and you might not be able to be so generous. To enter the giveaway share your favorite holiday scent memory in the comments below.

More details:
* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before December 6, 2010 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive the three Linnea Lights candles in Fireside, Forest Fir and Fireside, a total value of $87.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See complete giveaway rules here.

This contest is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

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Luxist Giveaway: Himalayan Trading Post Candle

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Himalayan Trading Post candles take a long journey before they get to your doorstep. The Himalayan Trading Post wood candles are hand carved in a small Eastern Indian town near the Himalayas, then sent back to HTP's headquarters in Georgia where they are filled with an elixir of soy and bees wax, and essential oils.

The business was started by a single entrepreneur, Julia Leaphart who began selling candles at local craft fairs and festivals. With a lot of hard work and high-quality merchandise the business quickly grew and she now sells to over 1000 retailers worldwide. She grew up in a small town in the Himalayas and using wooden and glass containers that are sourced from small manufacturers in northern India is a way for her to maintain connection with the land she loves. Himalayan Trading Post works with manufacturers directly ensuring transparent working conditions and better supplier relationships.

Today we are giving away one HImalayan Trading Post wooden barrel candle. The wooden barrel is made from recycled old teak and lined with tin and filled with a natural wax blend with an 80-hour burn time. It has a matching lid with a soft patina. The scent for our giveaway candle is Wild Green Fig, a blend of earthy fig melded with top notes of fresh leafy greens, with rich black currant, and bottom notes of cassis, lilies, amber and musk. A perfect scent to burn on a late summer or early fall evening. This candle retails for $32.

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before July 16, 2010 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive a Wild Fig Recycled Barrel Candle, valued at $32.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See complete giveaway rules here.

This contest is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

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Seven Day Timothy Jay Candle Giveaway: Day Three--Black Orchid Candle

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Cosmetics and Fragrance

Today marks Day Three of our Seven Day Timothy Jay Candle giveaway. A winner will be picked each day so if you don't win today, come back tomorrow when a different candle will be given away.

People come to the West Coast for a variety of reasons, fame, fortune, not too many people come to end up as candlemakers. But Tim Sullivan is no ordinary candlemaker. A Madison Avenue ad exec for 25 years, Sullivan left behind the East Coast and the corporate world for something deeper. In 1996 he started off making candles in his tiny kitchen in West Hollywood. What started with one scent has evolved into a studio and store where the Timothy Jay candles are lovingly poured and packaged. There is now a separate private label line and a new online store.

When it comes to scented candles it's often the little details that make a difference. The 10 ounce glasses are heated before pouring to make sure that the wax settles evenly. Fragrances and colors are added by hand. One detail that is particularly welcome is the addition of a felt pad to the bottom of the candle so that a hot candle doesn't mar your tabletop. But it's really the scents that are the magic, they are present but not cloying filling a room with a subtle perfume.

Today's giveaway: Black Orchid 10 ounce candle. Today's scent is Black Orchid, a scent for heady summer nights. This intoxicating scent is a sexy, mysterious blend of gardenia, tuberose and wild orange. The 10 oz Timothy Jay candle has a 3" diameter with a specially designed paper wick to create an even pool of fragrance. Total burn time for the candle made of soy-based wax is approximately 50 hours. A felt base has been applied to the bottom of the candle to protect delicate surfaces such as polished wood. The 10 oz comes wrapped in tissue, cradled in sisal, attractively packaged in a Timothy Jay box and finished with a hand tied grosgrain ribbon. It sells for $34.

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed today June 8, 2010 at 11:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive one Timothy Jay Candles Black Orchid 10 Ounce Candle valued at $34.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See complete giveaway rules here.

This contest is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

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Luxist Giveaway: Harry Slatkin Candles

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Cosmetics and Fragrance

Interested in igniting a romance? How about increasing your energy? Scents and color can alter your mood, according to President of Home for Bath & Body Works and Luxist Awards Expert Panelist, Harry Slatkin. Indeed, a scented candle can instantly uplift your mood and please your senses, he says.

Rekindle a romance with the red Summer Melon candle. It is a fresh and fruity blend of peach, watermelon and pineapple, enhanced with creamy vanilla, papaya and rich cedarwood. Decorate your room in red hues to reignite the passion in your life.

Increase your energy with the yellow Sunflower candle. It has undertones of mandarin, grapefruit and green tea that will instantly increase your energy.

Quench your thirst with the Strawberry Patch candle. Its scent is a blend of ripe strawberries, juicy mango and tropical white peach gently layered with rich vanilla.

Relax with the blue Seaside Escape scented candle. It is a delightful blend of bright citrus, jasmine and rum layered with hints of guava, rich vanilla and musk that will leave you feeling calm and relaxed.

Escape to a tropical paradise and feel instantly renewed and refreshed by burning a green Island Margarita candle. It is an exotic blend of mandarin, blue iris and plum highlighted with sweet tangelo and sandalwood.

Follow Harry Slatkin on the Happy Hour Blog Tour. Don't miss Harry's next two tips posting tomorrow on Beauty Sundae and on Wednesday at Stylist. Harry will be on his Facebook page this Thursday from 7 pm to 8 pm (EST).

Please post a comment below. We have five Harry Slatkin candles provided to us by Bath & Body Works to give away as a goodwill gesture to our readers.

* The comment must be left and confirmed before May 21, 2010 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* Five readers will receive a figural candle from Slatkin & Co's Fresh Picked Collection, valued at $12.50 each.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

This offer is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

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Isabelle Helping the Children, Charity of the Day

by Star Sutherland (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Charity, Charity of the Day, Children

Isabelle Fields was inspired by the story of a little girl named Alex from Philadelphia who successfully raised a staggering 6 million dollars for cancer research through sales from her lemonade stand! Isabelle vowed to do the same, she began making scented soaps and candles, sales took off instantly... and every penny goes straight to cancer research programs and children's hospitals. Her cause is getting quite a bit of press, I first heard about her products in Us Magazine. Check out this little girls charming products, prices range from $14-$24, and help her realize her dream of helping others! Isabellehelpingthechildren.com

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Nars Candles

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Cosmetics and Fragrance

You might be familiar with Francois Nars for his makeup line but Nars also has created a line of candles. The candles are simply packaged in red, white or black glass with the Nars logo and burn for 70 hours. The latest scent is Jaipur, a citrus blend with notes of pomegranate and light florals and a warm base of amber and vanilla. The candle is red wax in a red glass making it holiday friendly without the heavy pine or cinnamon scents that too often dominate holiday-themed candles. It sells for $45.

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