Candles
The world is currently on fire. One thing that can make us feel safe and comforted in uncertain times are these wax beacons of aromatherapy. Settle in. Grab a weighted blanket. And throw out your Yankee Candles because, honey, that’s the OPPOSITE of self-care.
1. Rain by Field Apothecary, £35
These candles are from IRELAND, therefore they are already adorable. Also, doesn’t it feel chic to use the euro instead of a plain old dollar? They have a burn time of 40 hours and smell like warm air rising from the Cliffs of Moher. Treat yourself to a trip abroad without ever leaving the comfort of your living room. Smell: patchouli, geranium, lemon and vetiver.
2. Slow Burn by Boy Smells, $39
These have been sold out sine I was in utero, but it’s worth joining the wait list to experience this Kacey Musgraves/Boy Smells collab treasure. Take a break the stressors of everyday life (and the dumpster fire that is 2020) to stop and smell the candles. Also, if you haven’t listened to Golden Hour yet, then… are you okay? Smell: incense, black pepper, elemi, guaiac, raspberry, tonka, amber and smoked papyrus.
3. Tomb of the Eagles by D.S. and Durga, $65
This candle is named after a REAL PLACE on a farm in Scotland where eagle talons where buried with human remains to “fly their souls to heaven”. Also one of the base notes is BONES. If that isn’t witchy, I don’t know what is. She’s a little pricier than the others, but that’s because YOU’RE WORTH IT. Even self isolating at home, this candle will transport you into an open field near a lake house filled with all of your favorite people. The candle also comes with a CELTIC PLAYLIST to further thrill your sense and leave you talking in a Scottish accent to the Amazon delivery driver. Smell: clover, sea, grass, moss and bones.
4. Baies by Diptyque, $68
Another crazy expense to shell out $68 for a 7 oz. candle, but… can you really put a price on elegance? Yes. Yes you can. However, this is the one to splurge on. The burn time is 60 HOURS a.k.a how many hours a week I spend watching Survivor. Plus, Diptyque only uses all natural, pure ingredients, which is definitely a reason to reach deep into that pocketbook. The candle will send you into a maze of blackberry bushes, but instead of crushing anxiety or claustrophobia, you’ll feel like a May Queen. Smell: berries, black currant and roses.
5. Oscar Wilde by Paddywax’s Library Series, $12
The Library Series offers many scents dedicated to literary greats, but none tickle my fancy as much as the Oscar Wilde. Not only is it the mot affordable candle on this list, but it’s musk scent offers the romance and tranquility of being alone in a library with every book in the world at your fingertips. The possibilities! The candle also includes a quote from Mr. Wilde himself to pay homage to his masterpieces. Appeal to your inner bookworm and let your senses soar. Smell: bergamot, mandarin, lemon leaf, lime and peppermint.