Other artists have even featured candles heavily in their lyrics. The Crest’s of course had a famous song called sixteen candles. If you take a look at some of the lyrics from sixteen candles you will see how heavily candles feature.

Sixteen candles make a lovely light
But not as bright as your eyes tonight
(as your eyes tonight) (Oh)
Blow out the candles, make your wish come true
For I’ll be wishing that you love me, too
(that you love me, too)

We will hopefully have some pictures soon of the arrangement and will of course keep you updated. If you want to reminisce about the sixteen candles lyrics or know of any music concerts where candles have featured heavily then drop us a line.

Well the obvious reason would be the safety implications. Not having to use a live flame means people can live them on all night long and not have to worry them. Although this seems the obvious reason LED candles offer something else and that is a fantastic array of bright colours. Many of them in fact change colour to suit your mood. Common colours such as blue and yellow really stand out in a room. They have a mystical look to them and is quite breath taking at times.

Some LED candles go one step further and this feature will really appeal to the geeks out there. The LED candles not only have the appearance and look of a real candle but they also make use of a flickering type of light effect. What’s more you blow them on and off. The video below shows one in action.

LED Candle Demonstration

Although we were initially very taken by the LED candles it does have some major drawbacks. Firstly they are battery powered which means you have to replace the batteries every so often. More importantly the LED candles don’t give off any scent. Surely this is the whole point of candles. Candles are also supposed to be subtle and not illuminate everything in the room. There is no doubt that they are impressive however I think natural candles will always have a place in peoples living rooms.

The company (Lovely Things) owned by a close friend of ours has literally something for everyone and you wont find gifts like these anywhere else. We believe the gifts on offer by them tie in nicely with ours and think that you could give some one the perfect Christmas.

The level of service at Lovely Things is also exceptional and they provide some expert guides on what to buy and for which occasion. Just check out their blog for the latest tips. The products (jewellery gifts, baby gifts, wedding anniversary gifts, etc) they have in their collection is also a great talking point as many of the thing they have wont be found anywhere else. If you are looking for something remarkable and completely unique then you will want to check out Lovely Things.co.uk

At Candles To You we operate and delivery products within the UK however as we develop our brand further and engage with the candle community more and more we feel it’s important to share information and resources with people across the world. Recently we have been in contact with a great company based in the USA.

Universol Aromas Soy Candle Co. are a company that specialise in soy candles and produce and manufacture the candles themselves over in the United States of America. The company based in Washington is also proud of its close connections with various charities and works hard to promote environmentally friendly methods. We are particularly excited about this company as they also engage heavily with the candle community and have a great blog.

We hope to work with them closely in the future and would suggest that you guys take a look at their site. They have some really interesting products.

http://www.universolaromas.com/

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 were a bit skeptical about the decorating your candle jars idea but when he showed us some of his work we were shocked. They looked absolutely amazing and he went on to explain how they would make a lovely personalised gift for someone. So we looked into this idea and have come up with a few ideas on how to create the perfect decorated candle jar.

You Will Need The Following:
A Scented Candle Jar
Items to decorate your jar. Craft shops would be perfect places to find gems and other little decorative items to add to your jar.
Strengthened Glue

The decorating of a candle jar is fairly straightforward however coming up with ideas can be difficult. With a little help from our new friend we have decided to give you a few ideas to get you on your way.

Ideas:
Think about the scent of the candle you are using and maybe try and decorate your candle around that. So if you a sea breeze candle jar for example you could put star fishes and sea shells around the outside.

Consider using materials. Glass candle jars have lids that are perfect for wrapping materials around.
Transparent gems look great on the outside of candle jars as when you lite them the glow of the candle shines through them.

The possibilities are simply endless. If you have any great ideas then why not share them with the group. You can even post your pictures on here if you like.

Signing up to our Facebook page is very easy. Just follow the link below and you will arrive on our company page. You then just need to click the become a member link. Its that easy.

http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/Candles-To-You/22509184558

When we think of soy we don’t usually think of candles as using soy in candles is a new thing. Soy has been in use for many years now in numerous different products but the soy candle has really court on. This is because it is a much cheaper alternative to other natural candles. Beeswax candles for example are much more expensive.

The availability and variety of soy candles has also increased significantly and you can freely find soy candles on the high street. Originally there were only a few styles and scents so it has certainly been interesting to watch the change. I mean who thought that soy candles would become a major player in the candle industry.

Despite the increase in the variety of soy candles we cant help but feel there are a few styles they haven’t tried yet. One of the major ones is a freestanding soy candle. We keep expecting to see one and we have been pushing our manufacturers to bring one to the market place. You never know one might come out soon.

Using Your Soy Beauty
Burning soy candles is a little different to burning traditional candles. When you purchase a soy candle you should cut about a quarter of an inch off the top and then start burning it. You should repeat this step for every use of the candle. This is because you need to teach your candle a burning pattern. If you don’t the wick can end up all over the place and the scent doesn’t get released properly.

The other thing to bear in mind is how to put a soy candle out. Unlike a traditional candle you should dip the wick into the wax to put out the flame. Doing it the traditional way would leave soot on the wick which ruins future burns.

Anyway we hope you enjoy the delights of these new candles and lets hope a freestanding soy candle comes along.

But just how do candles get their scent? How do they make candles smell so wonderful and help relax us after a hard days work? These are questions that we often come across in our line of work and there is one simple answer. It’s all about science.

Candles are scented through the use of a blend of fragrance oils. A light fragrance liquid is finely blended with an oil to form a nice thick fragranced liquid solution. The level or amount of fragrance oil that is added to the candle wax determines how the final scent turns out. When the wax is hot, fragrance oil is added and mixed into the solution. The wax is then poured into a mould and once the mould has cooled the candle will have stored the finely tuned wax within. The fragrance is then released when the candle is burned.

Now that you know all about creating candle scents you may be wondering as to why so many similar types of candles smell so differently. So for example why vanilla fragranced candles will smell different from candle to candle. The answer lies in the manufacturing process. The fragrance oils are the most expensive part of the process and so many manufacturers try to skimp on costs by adding a few less drops of fragrance oil to each candle.

The only way to ensure this doesn’t happen is to order from quality and reputable retailers who are supplied from high quality manufacturers. At Candles To You we source the highest quality candles and our regular visits to the plantation/manufacturer means we make sure you get the best quality luxury candles for your money.

It maybe tempting to buy from retailers offering low low prices but once you get the candles home you will be disappointed. Ultimately with candles you get what you pay for. Time, love and effort has to be put into the production of candles.

We are currently testing this theory ourselves along with some of our customers. It should be interesting to see the results. Of course as a small business we like to keep our customers informed on our business and the market we operate within.