Sunday 31 July 2011

Using Scented Candles To The Best Decorative Effect

Scented candles can give  a cheery, welcoming atmosphere in any area of your home. And do not worry if you would rather have unscented candles, you can nonetheless coordinate the hue of the candles to compliment with the rest of your decorative approach. Scented candles give any space a enjoyable  scent, even when they are lying unused, although, needless to say, the scent greater  when the candle is lit. Many of us actually decide to use aromatic  candles as a means of decoration, while others prefer to light them for aromatherapy, or simply since they love  their scent .  A number of  luxury candle making companies  put a great deal of attention and effort towards the appearance of their products, but to view  them simply as a kind of ornament is to miss the main point about these candles, namely their divine   scent . Candles can be used to create a number  of simple elegant decorative effects. You can use scented candles of varying sizes to come up with  a delightful arrangement on your dining table, coffee table or mantelpiece. If you have a number of candles, you can set them up by height. Put the highest in the middle, placing the others around it. You can use any shape of candle you like, mixing themtogether, although people in the main prefer to have a selection ofcandles of different sizes but the same shape. You can also choose to have them all the same colour or in different colours. There are many different types of candle holders from which to choose, but plates are the most popular at the moment. Using a plate allows you to put together several candles, creating an elegant effect. If you use a plate, you can also decorate the candles with floral arrangements. You can light candles to create a certain atmosphere, but if they are scented, the atmosphere will be even more special. Aromatherapy candles have healing properties depending on the fragrance you choose. Scented candles also help to create a romantic atmosphere. When picking  scented candles, it is better  to purchase  the ones that are seal-packed, as is te case with companies like True Grace candles and Yankee candles. Obviously, candles which have not been wrapped properly  will lose their fragrance more quickly . You should also bear in mind what type of wax candles are made of. If you are looking for  aromatic  candles which burn well, then you should go for the  ones made of soya wax or beeswax, as both these types of wax give a better fragrance throw - that is, they diffuse their perfume  more efficiently - than alternative  types of wax, such as  paraffin wax. Scented  candles made  from soya wax or beeswax, combined  with essential aromatic  oils may well cost a little more  than standard paraffin wax candles which use artificial  fragrances , but they are an altogether superior product and will last much longer, making them good value for money at the end of the day.





The author is owner of The Scented Candle Store which supplies a range of luxury home fragrances including scented candles by companies such as Yankee candles

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