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Do You Float Candles in Your Bathtub?
I think that floating candles in a bathtub is absolutely romantic, but when it comes down to it, who has the time? I can imagine doing so on a romantic vacation, but it's not my style for a weekly bath at home.
Source: Flickr User Monsieur Gordon
Do You Float Candles in Your Bathtub?
Casa Quickie: Locate Leaks With a Candle
If you live in an old house, chances are that you might have some drafts coming in through window and door frames. To find out for sure, light a candle, and hold it along the frames (just don't get too close to any curtains). If the candle flame flickers or smokes, there's a leak.
Fall Style: Dress Up Simple Votives
Want to add some easy Fall style to your next table setting? Then take this tip from event designer extraordinaire Preston Bailey. Glue Fall leaves (especially desiccated ones, like these) to the exterior of plain glass votives.
Do You Light Candles by Your Bedside?
Candles can be a calming addition to your nighttime routine. I know that lighting some delicately scented soy candles at night definitely gets me ready to settle in for some shuteye. Do you light candles to help you settle in for a good night's sleep, or, perhaps, set the mood for romance?Source
Do You Light Candles by Your Bedside?
How-To: Rid Your Candle Holders of Wax
I recently hosted a dinner party lit by dozens of candles, from votive holders on the coffee table to candlesticks in the dining room. Part of cleaning up after a candlelit soiree involves getting rid of all that wax. Thankfully I've learned a few tricks and tips over the years to make it easier.
Love It or Hate It? Vulcan Salute Hand Candle
Need a new candle that will have your guests doing a double take? Then perhaps you should add a Vulcan Salute Hand Candle ($61) to your coffee table. Cast from a real hand, this candle is approximately 10 inches tall, and will burn for three hours.
Do You Ever Place Candles on Your Stairs or Floor?
I love how utterly romantic this image is. It's straight out of a romantic foreign film. Practically, though, I'd worry about fire hazards associated with having candles within kicking distance.
Roundup: Hurricane Lamps
Last night, I was disappointed to see that HBO ran a previously aired episode of True Blood. Watching this show, from Alan Ball, who also created Six Feet Under, is definitely a guilty pleasure. Tara Thornton, played by actress Rutina Wesley, is one of my favorite characters on the show.
10 Ways to Light Up the Night
If you're hosting guests or hanging out in your backyard late into the night, you're going to need some illumination. Whether you craft your backyard lighting or buy it, you want to keep your lighting pretty, as well as durable. I've found some lighting choices that provide great ways to add some illumination to your Summer outdoor dining or entertaining experience.
Love It or Hate It: Urban Case Camera Candle
I'm kind of digging the beeswax shade of the Camera Candle by Urban Case ($39.50), but it seems like a steep price to pay for a novelty item. Your thoughts?
Love It or Hate It: Urban Case Camera Candle
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