Making A House A Home

Whether you've been in your house 7 years or 7 weeks, like I have, one of the easiest ways to make a house a home is a candle! And if you've ever had a really good one (read really expensive one), you know there's no going back!

I've compiled a list of some of my favorites, ending with my most favorite....

5. Amy's Country Candles--Gardenia

I'm not usually a floral fan, as you'll see in the rest of my choices, but I will make an exception for this candle. Although the packaging is rather homely, the fragrance more than makes up for it. Matt and I spent a night at the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans last summer, and they burn these candles throughout the hotel. All I can say is the frangrance is intoxicating. It doesn't hurt that gardenias are one of my all time favorite flowers!

4. Aspen Bay Gold Leaf Candles

I've not had one of these candles in forever. My Mom used to have them throughout the house, and we always loved their fragrances. It's been so long, I'm having a hard time remembering which we liked best, but I believe it was either Dining Room or Master Bedroom or maybe both!


3. Seda France Candles--Japanese Quince

If the fragrance isn't enough, the adorable packaging will definitely sell you on this candle!

3. Tyler Candles--Limelight and Panache

I can't believe I forgot these candles my first attempt at this post. I knew if I started listing things I like I would just have a forever list. But these really do rank right up there with the Seda candles. Like the Seda candles, they have adorable packaging too!

They also have two of my favorite Christmas scents: A Christmas Tradition and, of course, Egg Nog!
2. Votivo--Red Currant

I think this is probably EVERYONE's favorite candle, but that's because it smells so good! It makes anybody's home smell luxurious! Trust me, you can't go wrong with this one.



1. Low Country Luxe--New Orleans

Don't let the price deter you. TRUST ME, it's worth the splurge. I can't even describe how much better it is than any other candle. You'll just have to try it for yourself!

Anybody else out there got a favorite candle??? I'm always up for a new fragrance!