So what influence do candles have on our lives in today’s context? Well this question seems particular fitting for this time of year as winter is fast approaching. Many people of course, across the world suffer from the winter blues. This is where candles can help. Lighting a candle in the morning before work can really boost your energy levels and help keep you feeling fresh all day.

So lets have a look at the colours and what each one represents.

White: White is of course the most common type of colour and represents spiritual enlightenment, cleansing, healing, peace and purity.

Red: This colour has an intense meaning and gives you a feeling of being highly charged. It also represents an element of fire which in turn hints at danger. This one will keep you on edge.

Purple: One of the most vibrant colours and represents ambition and financial security.

Orange: Excellent for recharging those batteries and for warming your sense. Represents intellectual superiority.

Blue: Embodies the spirit of water and gives you the feeling of being free. It’s about self expression and having inner peace.

There are of course many other colours but I will leave those to your imagination. Of course whether candles do effect your energy levels in down to individual opinion so why not drop us a line and let us know about your experiences. We will give a 5% discount voucher to the person who comes up with the best one.

We have candles that smell of the sea or of the Hawaii. Candles that smell of exotic Italian orange fields or of stunning fresh fruits. These candles not only smell great but also look great. The bright colours and fantastic jars and tins really make them stand out.

It’s also not always possible to go on holiday or you have already been on holiday but want to remind yourself of that experience. You could simply light one of our wonderful candles and sit back in the garden with a glass of wine. We are finding that many people are using the candles at summer dinner parties. They can be a real talking point. Anyway we hope you have as much fun with them as we do.

Balance:
Don’t make your scent too overpowering, so try using a blend of soft and strong scented beads. When you do blend beads using this method make sure you have less of the strong scented beads and more of the soft scented beads.

Flavours:
Think of the flavours you are mixing. Some scents don’t go well together. So for example it would not be advisable to mix wild berries with mint or china tea. Think about which scents would go well together. There are many ideas available on the internet.

Presentation:
The presentation of the bead mixture you are making can also be something you could consider. Bright colours will stand out and should reflect the scent. So for example if you had a lemony scent then you may expect to use yellow beads.

The main things is to have fun.

1. Candle Tins
Candle tins will undoubtedly be one of the biggest hitters this year as they are stylish and last for a long time. The tin design also means that you can move the candle from room to room. At Candles To You we sell numerous differently scented candle tins. You may wish to check them out.

2. Aromatherapy Tea Light Candles
Tea light candles have been the most popular type of commercial candle for some years now but many have expressed the need for scented and stylish tea light candles. This is why companies like Ashleigh and Burwood have released an aromatherapy range of scented tea light candles. These stylish square candles offer all the benefits of a traditional tea light candle but also give off relaxing aromatherapy scents.

3. Yankee Candles
These long burning beauties have been a candle lovers favourite for some time now and it is easy to see why. These tasteful candles come in a luxurious jar and look great in any home. Companies have also been adding great new scents to their ranges. Yankee Candles are the most popular but there are many decent alternatives such as wax essentials candle jars.

4. Pillar Candles
You may wonder why we have put pillar candles in the top 10 list but you will be surprised by the quality of the new designs being drawn up for this year. There are several leading companies in this area such as Browns and Ashleigh and Burwood. In particular some of the new pillar candles in our Ice Spa range are particularly exciting.

5.Multiwick Candles
Multiwick candles are a relatively new concept and look exceptional. The idea is that you have several wicks with inside one candle. We think these will be a big hit in the candle arena this year as they really stand out.