light a fire

As I confessed in a recent post, I am a bit of a candle-hoarder. By which I mean that I have a problem of buying candles before I've finished the ones that I already have. But in my defense, I have yet to buy a candle for about 4 months now, so I'm doing my best to change my ways and work my way through my collection.

While I am trying to burn my way through all these candles, I have collected quite a few staples and favorites and I thought I would take this opportunity to share with you! Because whether its for yourself or as a gift for a friend, the perfect candle can be a total game changer.

I've found my tried-and-true elements that seem to always pull through in a candle are when there is an earthy almost musky smell coupled with a fresh or floral scent. The balance provides depth and lightness all at the same time. This balance is what drew me to Mahogany Coconut from Bath & Body works last year, and it is still going strong as my number one for these warmer spring and summer months!

You can click the picture above to link to my Polyvore account and get access to specific links for each of these wonderful candles! Or, you can follow the provided links below.

1. mahogany coconut

2. cinnamon spiced vanilla

3. tyler candle company in diva

4. fresh balsam // truly worth using year round, not just during the holidays!

5. fir & firewood // this scent is by capri blue but is currently out of season

6. mahogany coconut // yes, again!