Candles Blog

Candles promote world peace, end to poverty, and child health

admin — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:36:13 +0000

Written by Michael Vass Sometimes I just wish you can hear more positive news in the media. And in this case the news involved a world record and a symbolism of peace and purity in the world. And nothing says that more than a candle. In fact not just one candle but 66,840 candles which represented the [...]

In the sky, It’s a bird. It’s a UFO. No it’s a candle.

admin — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:54:42 +0000

Written by Michael Vass Candles are wonderful items. They provide light in the dark, are decorations in homes, and integral to the connection some have with God in their religion. Candles have been around in one form or another since at least the Egyptians if not older. Everyone has at least one in their home right [...]

Candles Make Great Vacation Memories

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:30:45 +0000

When we’re on vacation, we typically bring things home such as sweatshirts, post cards and bottles of wine. I really believe that some of the best vacation memories can be forged forever with candles. Many candle shops offer locally-made candles and many of these candles are created with the fruits of the land. For example, you can [...]

Use Floating Candles for Your Wedding Centerpieces

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:55:38 +0000

Are you like me, bored to death over seeing floral arrangements as table centerpieces at every wedding that you’ve ever been to since you were 5? Think about the last wedding you’ve been to and tell me the color of the flowers that made up the table centerpiece? Can you remember the type of flowers? You [...]

Are My Candles Good for Me?

admin — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:47:22 +0000

After our inaugural post, we received some emails asking if candles are good for you. The simple answer is that there are many things in this world that are much worse than candles but if you are really interested in the subject of healthy candles, I would suggest that you look at some of the [...]

Green Candles?

admin — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:50:37 +0000

Next time you visit Alexandria, Virginia, consider paying a visit to Margie Chichelli’s candle store. The story carries 40 different soy-based candles. Unlike the paraffin cousin, soy-based candles emit little smoke or soot which make them perfect for a home. In addition, Ms. Chichelli claims that soy-based candles burn much slower than the paraffin candle. Around the [...]