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Partylite Candles
Partylite candles have been around since 1973; they are both well-known and a total secret!
They are best known for their wide array of decorative candle holders. It's pretty much "you name it they have it" when it comes to candle accessories.
What they aren't quite as well known for is their candles. Yes, they do have a good number of items when it comes to shapes an sizes, their fragrance selection is a bit lacking.
Still, if you like the traditional fragrances but want a more unusual candle shape, you might want to check out Partylite candles.
Unique Candle Holders
If there is one thing that Partylite does extremely well, it's in providing all kinds of unique candle holders! I have to admit, they totally intrigue me. Here are some examples I've seen:
- African-themed candle holders. This was really cool -- a figure of a giraffe, and nestled gracefully on its back was a votive holder.
- Reflectors. Remember those "infinity mirrors", where a frame of light seemed to be reflected infinitely in the mirror? The same idea works beautifully for candles.
- Global Fusion. Think multi-colored mirrored surfaces in exotic designs. Lantern candle holders, trays and more.
Naturally, there's plenty more in the way of unique candle holders. But there are also some very nice "essentials", which are standard shapes with a slight twist to make them fresh.
Where to Find Partylite Candles and Holders
It's really pretty easy to find these candles and candle holders. There may even be a distributor in your area!
But in case there isn't, there's always....ebay! Yes, there is a good selection of Partylite on ebay -- you can see the listings below for an idea of what you can find.
Ebay is safe to buy, just remember to check the seller's ratings before bidding (I personally feel comfortable with any seller ratings 99.0 and above).
Enjoy your Partylite candles and accessories!
Tags: Christmas Scented Candles
Christmas scented candles -- ah, how they fill the air! The spicy smell of a pumpkin pie. The woodsy fragrance of bayberry. The wonderful aroma of hot cider and cinnamon. Cookies baking in the oven.
And of course -- Christmas tree scented candles in glorious pine, as if it was fresh out of the woods. So even if you have a fake tree, you can fragrance your home as though it was a real one!
And although they are appropriate any time of year, the Christmas season is especially wonderful for richly scented candles!
Christmas Jar Candles
The richly scented Christmas jar candles are wonderful for the holiday season. Because the jar candles are enclosed and have a lid, they keep their scent longer than the majority of pillar candles.
The jar candles are also great at Christmas because of all the decorations we tend to have around. The glass makes it less likely that the nearby decorations will catch fire from an errant spark.
(But as with any candle, don't leave a jar candle burning when you aren't around to monitor it.)
A richly scented jar candle in a Christmas pine fragrance would be wonderful with some pine branches and pinecones. While I don't usually like the idea of putting real pine boughs and pinecones with candles, a jar candle lessens the chance for a spark. Keep the wick trimmed so the flame doesn't get too high.
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 Yankee Candle MOUNTAIN PINE Brand New Jar  US $3.99
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 Yankee Candle Two 125oz Sparkling Pine 2 Wick Candles US $26.98
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 4 oz SENSATIONAL PINE CANDLE SOAP FRAGRANCE OIL US $4.00
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Christmas Scented Candles Idea
So now that you have your Christmas scented candle (or you have one on order), what can you do with it? Sure, you can put it in a place of honor in a pretty candleholder (if you didn't get a Christas jar candle), but what else?
Glad you asked!
Here's an idea for a tall pillar candle; it's especially nice if the candle is scented with a food aroma (apple pie, orange clove, etc.).
Get some cinnamon sticks from your local craft store, as well as some ribbon -- you're going to make a "girdle" of the cinnamon to go around the candle.
Cut the cinnamon sticks to half the size of the candle. Cut two pieces of ribbon, each at least 3 times as long as the candle's circumfrence.
Tie each stick to the ribbon, then when you've put on enough, tie the sticks around the candle. Find a pretty ribbon and tie it around the cinnamon sticks. Then tie that off with a piece of raffia.
As the candle burns, the warmth of the wax releases the cinnamon's fragrance.
I hope you have enjoyed this information on Christmas scented candles. Want to know more? You can also see some additional information on holiday candles in this site.