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Monday, June 12th, 2017
For a while now, scented candles have been getting a lot of attention from homeowners and decorators. There is no doubt that such candles are a great addition to your home – aesthetically speaking – but are there other benefits apart from this?
Candles have been around for centuries and have been used for many different purposes. Before there was electricity, these were necessary to provide home lighting especially during the coldest winter seasons.
In recent times, though, the candles’ popularity has increased because they have been a favorite decorative element in many homes. In fact, they have become a staple of sorts in many households.
A Warm Glow
Close your eyes and picture a row of flickering candles. These can produce a lovely ambience that is difficult to replicate.
Scented candles are your go-to elements if you are looking forward to create a more intimate or cozy atmosphere. Just be sure to have these candles well-placed so that they are able to cast the needed romantic or homey glow. Be sure also to check that their fragrance will create a soft whiff in the room rather than an overpowering scent that will turn off your guests.
A Pleasant Scent
This is one powerful reason to love scented candles. A subtle fragrance in a home creates a welcoming feeling. There are now a large variety of scented candles options in the market. Mix some oils with your candle to give a wonderful scent that is sure to delight everyone.
Essential oils come from plants. These are concentrated liquids that dissolve easily in water.
There are also different moods linked to certain aromas. Remember that aromatherapy should be personal. The scents that you pick should remind you of certain feelings that promote wellness, peace and comfort.
Cedar wood offers feelings of centeredness, and strength. Cinnamon, on the other hand, is a spicy and warm aroma which is known to bring mental clarity. Citronella is known to evoke feelings of being outdoors which is why it is great to place inside your home office since it is revitalizing.
Scents that are members of the citrus family – lemon, grapefruit, orange, tangerine and lime – are all uplifting while lavender is soothing and calming. This is a wonderful option for bedroom scent.
Peppermint, wintergreen and spearmint all offer a refreshing scent which makes you think of Christmas.
A Relaxant
Scented candles are also well known for their healing and soothing properties. These are often used by aroma therapists on massages. The very act of lighting a candle and seeing its soft glow is already a soothing vision to behold.
Try this the next time that you have a stressful day – light a few scented candles then have them place all around the bathroom as you dip in a bubbly bath. You will discover that it is a lot easier to feel rested when you immerse in this kind of relaxing bath.
Color and Style
Scented candles are also awesome finishing touches in any home. You can pick from subtle colors so you can achieve a more feminine ambience; or you can just go for those bold and bright colors to make an impact.
Candles are so versatile that they can look great in any setting. Put them in the bathroom as previously suggested, or you can also use them in the dining room to achieve a romantic and more intimate dining setting.
Scented candles can also create a magical ambience in your garden or patio. They are highly recommended when you’re holding an intimate get-together outdoors.
Scented candles are also stylish. They make wonderful house warming gifts, too.
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Wednesday, June 15th, 2016
You have got to love how the candles jived with these American Cherry FFDM pieces.
There are many ways to decorate a room, don’t you agree? But of all the decorative elements, there is one that is a favorite by those who want to achieve elegance, drama, or a romantic mood – candles. Candles can tickle the senses in ways that are difficult to explain. Gone are those days when they were just used to illuminate homes. These days, they are very much a part of the decorative charm in dwelling places.
Are you ready to begin decorating with candles?
Gorgeous Décor
It makes sense to take note of every little detail in the room where you would be putting the candles. Whether there is wall art, a vintage trinket somewhere or large furniture at the center of the room, consider how you would be placing the candles and what sort you should be displaying in the first place.
Candles can bring in that needed prettiness. There are even designers who choose to decorate with candles more than any other accessory.
Candles also come with sweet scents these days when they are lit. So imagine smelling that sweet aroma while you have fun with your friends, while making dinner or just watching TV with your loved ones.
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Where to Place Lovely Candles
Now let’s talk about decorating your space with beautiful candles. You can begin with your bookshelves. Candles are your go-to decorative pieces when it comes to emphasizing book collections. Insert a candle or two at the end of a stack of books (just like you would a regular bookend). You can also simply place the candles on top of a stack.
See if you could tie the color of the candles with the books.
They can also serve as the perfect centerpiece to your coffee table. Coffee tables should not only be functional but also stylish. It would be more relaxing to spend your time in the living room if the coffee table displays, say, aromatic candles in lavender scent.
Use a tray to hold the candles before you place them on an equally decorative coffee table. Add fresh flowers, a coffee table book or two, plus some other trinkets. The candles plus these other bursts of color on the tray will also add a bit of height to the table.
Imagine cuddling with your loved one as you both drink a glass of wine as you wind down during the evening. Those lit candles will surely bring a romantic flair without even trying too hard.
Now don’t think that the coffee table is the only table that can house your candles. The dining table can do this exact same thing. Candles can be the most sophisticated centerpiece for your dinner parties. Simply arrange some candles at the center of the table while the lovely china and silverware are placed directly in front of each chair.
The home office desk could also become your candles’ home. Believe it or not, these sources of illumination could add a dose of inspiration. You can place a gold tray to hold the candles at the side of your desk or you can just have them placed at different sections of the desk. Add your favorite song playlist and you will definitely become more productive.
What about the staircase? Oh, that would be a lovely place to put your glass candleholders on.
Votive candles can also be anchored in pebbles or sand. Those wineglasses can also be turned upside-down and voila, they become unique candleholders.
Candle Vessels
Fall in love with candles some more as you put them in different reusable holders. Make sure to find the holders that are fire retardant, preferably unbreakable, and are also easy to clean.
Don’t be afraid to introduce different textures of candles and candleholders. Find a resting spot that will highlight the candles’ beauty without overpowering other design elements inside the home.
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Thursday, January 14th, 2016
This classic wooden bed comes from FFDM’s Highlands Collection
Do you believe that the bedroom is a sacred place? This is the very place where you sleep, relax, dream, and fantasize even. This can be a room that you have all for yourself or you might be sharing it with someone who you care for. While this room deserves privacy or even if it is dark and tiny, it need never be depressing.
Sprucing up your bedroom shouldn’t be complex. Here are a few tips –
Find Cozy Bedding
What could be more relaxing than climbing onto a comfy bed with luxurious bedding? Find pillowcases and bed sheets that make you want to go to bed each night. If moon and constellation, dots and stripes make the kids marvel at night, then have their bedding designs come in these patterns.
Hooker Furniture Bedroom Sunset Point King Fretwork Panel Bed fits perfectly in shabby chic, seaside or lakeside homes. This bedroom focal piece comes in cathedral white oak veneers.
Do you have a duvet that you want covered? It wouldn’t be wrong to experiment with some colors. If you want to splurge on your linen sheets then go silk! Silk pillowcases – would you believe – can make you a lot prettier in the morning? It may be myth for others but sleeping soundly through the night speeds up rejuvenation, hence, you look fresher when you wake up.
Let There Be Light
There are many different ways that you can bring in light into the bedroom. You can begin by hanging mirrors or by replacing the doors of sliding closets with mirrored ones. These should bounce the light throughout the room, making it a lot brighter than it really is.
Creating a fancy bedroom can also be as easy as installing lighting fixtures with Swarovski crystals. These will be the perfect rainbow projectors for your private space. You will be amazed at how the lovely rainbows will dance around your room.
‘Not a huge fan of rainbows? Then try to project stars on your ceiling instead. Salt lamps can also emit lovely light during the night. The salt is also good for your health as it clears away air-borne allergens such as pet dander, smoke or pollen.
Clean Up
You bedroom should not just look fantastic but also smell fantastic. It would be wrong for this room to smell musty. So it wouldn’t hurt to plug in that vacuum cleaner and to set up some scented candles. Some homeowners prefer oil burners to scented candles. Still others want those essential oils in humidifiers. Whichever way you choose to make your bedroom sweet-smelling, it really doesn’t matter. The bottom line is, you can sleep better if you clean up.
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Sparkle Up
If you want your bedroom to become more cheerful, then add some sparkles. This could be as easy as having a candle light reflected on your bedroom mirror. It can also be more elaborate such as adding crystal or glass chandelier.
‘Want it to be sassier? Then go bigger by adding curtains beaded with crystals in each window. Have the headboard decorated with crystal beads, drape a Moroccan wedding blanket at the foot of your bed, or just hang a mirror ball right above your bed.
A Standout Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is probably the most intimate area in your home. This is where you can express your creativity, style and your personality. Bedrooms are now a lot more than places for getting dressed or sleeping.
Expand the range of use for this room by adding an expansive closet space, a reading nook, or a private office. Adding features such as a fireplace will make a world of difference in terms of upping the air of romance. The fire screen can accentuate the fireplace, making the bedroom a lot more calming and interesting – perfect for a room meant for relaxation.
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