Scented candles get a bad gift rap. Sure, giving wax isn't the most original idea, but is there anyone who doesn't feel a little happier when surrounded by a scent she loves? The trick to good gifting: choosing a candle that smells special. We've rounded up 25 gorgeous, out-of-the-ordinary fragrances — think leather, rum, arctic flower, absinthe and more. There's one to fit every budget, too, whether you're watching every cent or you have money to burn.
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If you really love your long distance gal pals, this holiday you should give them something they probably won't be buying themselves: scented candles. Scented candles will be the last thing on your girlfriends' minds or shopping lists during the holiday rush, but they're just that spoonful of sugar they'll need to unwind from the holiday hustle. That is, unless your friend is yours truly, who just bought herself this intoxicating and ultra-relaxing candle. Yes, I basically just proved myself wrong . . . but regardless, I've rounded up a handful of scented candles at various price points that you truly can't go wrong with. To see (or smell) my picks, click the images below.
Thanks to our generous friends over at method, we've been hosting a series of sweet giveaways over the past three weeks, wherein every week, one lucky CasaSugar reader wins a set of method eco-friendly and non-toxic cleaning products. Congratulations to Clarkbar9, who won last week's prize of a method Home Care Gift Basket!
Well, this is our final method giveaway, and this time, we're offering a delicious-smelling Air Care Gift Set worth $54. The set features a selection of scented goodies and air-freshening products, including:
To enter this week's giveaway, simply leave a comment in the comments section below by 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT Friday, Sept. 14. We'll announce the winner next Monday, Sept. 17. Please, only ONE comment per person; duplicate comments will be discarded. You must be a TeamSugar member to comment, so if you're not a member, please register here. For the rules and regulations, click here.
