What are the Benefits of Soy Blend Wax Candles?
The Cherry Chip Scent Candle is one of the soy blend wax candles available in Carol’s Gifts ‘n More online store. Soy blend wax candles are popular products that are chosen over regular candles due to several reasons. Soy blend wax candles are handmade products that are safe for the environment. All candles offer aromas of warm scents, lighting up any room, creating a welcome atmosphere of tranquility, and soy candles are an excellent choice because of their longer burn times and cost effectiveness.
Most importantly, burning soy blend wax candles in your space offers some health benefits. These candles do not contain benzene (benzol, also known as coal tar naphtha) and toluene (formerly known as toluol; a clear, water-insoluble liquid with the typical smell of paint thinners – also used as a solvent).
Another by-product of burning regular candles is soot; produced by traditional wax candles as the candle burns. Soy candles are all-natural and do not emit soot.
Cherries and cream combine for a totally indulgent scent. Long-burning soy candle is richly infused with this temptingly fruity fragrance, giving your surroundings a sensory sweet treat! 7.3 oz. 45 hours burn time. Lead free wick. MADE IN THE USA. Weight 0.8 lb. Soy blend wax with glass lidded jar. Dimensions: 2 3/4″ diameter x 3 1/2″ high. Item #12831. Retail Price: $12.95
A Wonderful Gnome Garden Figurine
A gnome garden figurine brings laughter, comedy, and a sense of humor to the landscape and yes, to the forestscape. There are home gardens that have gnome garden figurines scattered all around, and even throughout the adjoining forest area that is part of the whole landscape design.
This wonderful gnome garden figurine pictured here has a name: “Forest Gnome Figurine” and it is Item #14267 in Carol’s Gifts ‘n More online store. Mr. Forest Gnome is patiently waiting to find his own forest and/or landscaped garden, and to make your family smile! By the way, he has friends who would also like to share your outdoor space.
A friendly gnome pays a visit to your garden in the form of this charming figurine! Place him where he’s sure to delight visitors with his merry fairy-tale presence. He’s a handy pathway marker too, with a bright light tucked into his handheld lantern for a little magic night light! Weight 6.7 lbs. Polyresin, plastic, and metal. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included). 10 3/4″ x 9 1/2″ x 21″ high.
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How to Pick Your Tealight Candle Holder
Picking the ideal tealight candle holder for your space is just a matter of deciding where exactly you would like to have one in your home (or for a gift). The style of your home or of the home of the gift recipient, is the most important focus. Color, of course, becomes a second priority. That is totally a matter of choice.
The tealight candle holder pictured here is the Lilac Lily Pad Tealight Holder, found in Carol’s Gifts ‘n More online store. I picked it as an example for this blog post because it is not cumbersome (I wouldn’t have that in my store); it is simplistic, and easy on the eye. It has curves, but is not as curvy as some very traditional tealight candle holders could be. The color lilac will complement any decor, and the small bud and leaf lends another dimension to the “pleasing to the eye” style.
Soothing shades of dusky lilac give this botanical tealight candle holder a gentle splendor. A dazzling backdrop for a candle’s dancing flame, adding subtle romance to any setting! Weight 0.5 lb. UPC# 817216010606. Dimensions: 6 1/4″ x 4″ x 8 7/8″ high. Iron, glass and acrylic. Item #D1118.
Retail price: $14.95. A true bargain!
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Decorate with Timeless Tuscan Courtyard Planters
Sun-kissed terra cotta brings the warmth of the Tuscan countryside to your home, highlighting every elegant detail of these classic ceramic planters. A timelessly colorful addition to your outdoor décor! Weight 7.7 lbs. Stoneware. Small: 8 1/4″ diameter x 4 1/2″ high; large: 12 1/2″ diameter x 7″ high. Set.
There are so many planters to choose from in my online store, but Tuscan Courtyard Planters are the way to go if your major theme décor takes you to the provinces of Italia!! Placed on a table, sitting wall or along the landscaped bed of plants, and filled with your favorite flowering plants, this set of planters will perk up any area in which you place them! You will find these Tuscan Courtyard Planters in the Outdoor Flower Pots/Planters department. Item #13883. Retail: $59.95, but with the 30% global discount which expires today, May 15th, Carol’s Price is only $41.97! Treat yourself and your garden this Spring.
I Love Calla Lily Candleholders
Slender curving stems support iridescent amber lily blossoms, creating an elegant play of form and color. Place a candle into each bloom to enhance the night with dazzling light! Glass, iron and acrylic. Tealight candles not included. Some Assembly Required. 10″ x 10″ x 24 1/4″ high.
The description above certainly doesn’t do this gorgeous Amber Calla Lily Candleholder justice. As you can see, this one holds 6 tealight candles and is 24 inches high. This is a superb addition to any dinner party, whether sit-down or buffet for a larger crowd! It can go with traditional decor and also to the other extreme: Art Deco! I have chosen this one in particular of all the calla lily candleholders in my online store for my blog today, because it is outstanding and is definitely a conversation piece. Item #12793. Retail: $69.95 With the global discount of 30%, which ends tomorrow, May 15th, Carol’s Price is $48.97!
How to Hang Hanging Birdhouses
The best way to hang bird houses is to suspend them from above a deck awning or a tree branch. It makes birds feel safer when the hanging birdhouses are under cover. You should be careful in choosing branches that are not accessible for bird enemies like snakes, cats, raccoons or opossums. These animals often raid bird’s nests in birdhouses that are located on wooden posts. For these reasons, hanging birdhouses are usually the best solution.
Another reason for choosing hanging birdhouses is that wild birds will be encouraged to nest in them. In my opinion, one of the best reasons to have hanging birdhouses in your outdoor space is that you will enjoy the view.
For the purposes of this blog, I have chosen to use the Animal Shelter Birdhouse, Item #D1310. It is the newest birdhouse to be listed in my online store, and it is a way of introducing it to everyone. Introductory retail price is $29.95, but has a special discount of 30% bringing the price down to $20.97. This offer ends on May 15th.
From the looks of it, this adorable decoration shelters more than just feathered friends! A charming tribute to human kindness that any true hearted animal lover will cherish with pride. Clean-out hole on back. Hanging loop at top. Weight 2 lbs. UPC# 817216011146. Dimensions: 10 1/4″ x 7 1/4″ x 8″ high. Wood.
How to Use Flower Style Candleholders
Candleholders are romantic, mood-enhancing and beautiful.
Choose a shape. There are simple bases for candles to sit on or you can choose glass candle holders to place a candle inside.
*Some holders are short, and some are tall like a glass. Or, choose a fitted bowl shape.
*For today’s purpose, I have chosen one of the flower style candleholders from my online store, Carol’s Gifts ‘n More: Amber Lilies Tealight Holder.
Set a scene. What area in your home do you want to place the candleholder?
*Living room, dining room, screened-in porch, bathroom?
*The dining table is a perfect place to position flower style candleholders, for it can serve as the centerpiece as well as a source of lighting. Candle light usually gives a romantic ambiance to the space, and if it’s an intimate dinner for two, this would be perfect!
*In the other areas of the home, the glow from a lit candleholder will give the room a feeling of intimacy and relaxation. Placed on a small table or a nearby shelf, away from any drapes or curtains, and not next to anything flammable, will be the right surface.
Enjoying your flower style candleholders. Gracious curves and warm amber glass add a strikingly sensual appeal to this three-tealight candelabra. Add the amber glow of candlelight to this elegant Art Nouveau sculpture for a truly stunning display! Item #38947. Retail: $27.95. 30% discount until May 15th.
Iron with glass and acrylic accents. Candles not included. 9 3/8″ x 4 3/4″ x 13 3/8″ high.
How to use a Flameless Candle
A flameless candle will give you the ability to enjoy the warm and relaxing ambiance of candlelight without the unwanted fire risks or replacement costs.
Traditional wicked candles cause over 15,000 house fires each year. With flameless candles, there is no fire risk if a candle is knocked over or placed too close to a curtains or furniture. Flameless candles are 100% safe around children and pets. Another benefit: There is no soot build up on your walls or ceilings. No melting wax on your furniture or carpet. Also, a flameless candle won’t blow out when used outdoors.
You can use flameless candles in areas where wicked candles can’t go – in a floral arrangement or centerpiece, near curtains or drapes, on shelving or book shelves, in children’s bedrooms, and more.
While a traditional wicked candle can burn out in hours or days, flameless candles will last for years. They have an OFF/ON switch for easy control. With just the minimal cost of replacing batteries, flameless candles offer a 75% annual savings when compared to purchasing traditional wicked candles.
This fanciful WORDS flameless candleputs word power to good use! Wraparound decoration features a host of uplifting phrases in a playful design; so pretty when backlit by the LED bulb’s enchanting glow. Unscented. On/off switch at bottom.Weight 0.4 lb. 3″ diameter x 4″ high. Paraffin wax, plastic and LED light. takes three AAA batteries. Item #14412. Retail: $12.95
How to Use Planter Trio Sets
Patios are ideal for landscaping with flowers or bushes in planter trio sets. (I mention planter trio sets because a thoughtful design should have an odd number of elements instead of an even number.) They are easy to maintain and you can change out the plants to extend the bloom time from spring well into the fall. If you live in a warmer climate, many container gardens can be left out all year long. They will continue to provide color and interest for months. Choose plants that are well suited to your area and make sure they have plenty of room in the planters to thrive.
Strategically placed planters can also be used to establish the different living areas on your patio. A trio of pots flanking the walkway leading to the patio, point to the entrance and guide your guests along the walk which accesses the patio. Planters, placed at the edges of the living or dining area of your outdoor space, visually separate them; thus, they are made to feel cozy and intimate.
Misty sea blue is a timeless hue that brings these ceramic planters to life! Three coordinating pots create a look of effortless elegance as you watch your garden grow. Drain hole at the bottom of each pot. Pictured here is Mediterranean Mist Planter Set, Item #14614. Weight 13.2 lbs. Small: 6″ diameter x 5 1/2″ high; medium: 8 1/2″ diameter x 7″ high; large: 11 1/2″ diameter x 9 1/2″ high. Ceramic.
Where can I find Moroccan Style Lanterns?
To find Moroccan style lanterns you need to look no further than Carol’s Gifts ‘n More online store. We have a very large variety to browse through, and you will find any shape, color and material in Moroccan style lanterns that interests you for your specific decor. Pictured here is the Amber Square Moroccan lantern, item #38372.
Pressed-glass patterned panels in dazzling hues of amber turn a candle’s light into a hypnotic dance of color and motion! Reminiscent of the lamps used in the ancient marketplaces of Morocco, this pierced-metal Moroccan style lantern imparts an intriguing feel of mystery, adventure and legend.
Metal with glass panels. Candle not included. 6 1/4″ diameter x 15″ high.
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