Luxurious Soy Wax Candles

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December 29th, 2009 Andrea Mundell-Bowen Leave a comment Go to comments

I have been looking forward to doing this blog on luxurious soy wax candles as I have been very keen on them lately and will be launching my own brand of ANDREAFAY Luxury Soy Wax and Natural Wick Candles soon.

Candles have come a long way and is getting more and more popular in the UK , US and around the world. I have just spent a week in New York and visited department stores like Macy’s, Bergdorf Goodman, Barney’s, Saks and so on, and the beautiful display of scented candles in these stores really convinced me that there is a need for luxury scented eco-friendly candles.

Candles are are used for many reasons like religious or romantic celebrations.

Here is a brief history of candles to share with you before I display some wonderful images of luxury candles that are in the stores today. . .

Please enjoy!

Early Wicked Candles

The Egyptians were using wicked candles in 3,000 B.C., but the ancient Romans are generally credited with developing the wicked candle before that time by dipping rolled papyrus repeatedly in melted tallow or beeswax. The resulting candles were used to light their homes, to aid travelers at night, and in religious ceremonies.

Historians have found evidence that many other early civilizations developed wicked candles using waxes made from available plants and insects. Early Chinese candles are said to have been molded in paper tubes, using rolled rice paper for the wick, and wax from an indigenous insect that was combined with seeds. In Japan, candles were made of wax extracted from tree nuts, while in India, candle wax was made by boiling the fruit of the cinnamon tree. ‘ Mmmmm’ I can just smell that now!

It is also known that candles played an important role in early religious ceremonies. Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights which centers on the lighting of candles, dates back to 165 B.C. There are several Biblical references to candles, and the Emperor Constantine is reported to have called for the use of candles during an Easter service in the 4th Century.

Let's stay in tonight and light a candle!

: Very elegant jars you will want to keep.

These days we don’t have to wait for a festive or religion reason or season to enjoy candles. Luxury scented candles are very romantic and also very comforting.

Whatever style your home is . . . You should find a candle suitable that will blend with the rest of the room, like this by an American Chandelier.

Whatever style your home is . . . You should find a candle suitable that will blend with the rest of the room, like this one by an American Chandelier.

Those are just a few that are out there in the market today. Candles have come a long way and will continue to grace our homes with their beautiful flames for many years to come.

DanaDecker Go ahead and get yourself some. . .