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Candles to Light Up Your Life (and Room)

21st February 2017 by Lindsay Yap 4 Min Read

https://expatliving.sg/candles-light-up-your-life/

Creating a welcoming ambience with one or more candles is something that pleases all the senses, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what better time to find some candles to help get your home in the right mood?

 

Hush rose essential oil candle
Rose essential oil candle, $18 (4oz) and $32 (8oz), Hush

This Rose essential oil candle is a great mood-booster. Small (4oz) candle, $18; large (8oz) candle, $32; Hush.

 

Galimard candles from Dreamweave Concepts
Galimard candles, $43, Dreamweave Concepts

French fragrance house Galimard was founded in 1747, in Grasse, the birthplace of perfumery. Each of its candles comes in a glass holder, and the range includes fragrances such as Fig Tree, Jasmine, Rose and Vanilla. $43 each, Dreamweave Concepts.

 

Hush Jasmine Orange essential oil candle
Jasmine Orange essential oil candle, $18 (4oz) and $32 (8oz), Hush

The Jasmine Orange essential oil candle is rich and intoxicating. Small (4oz) candle, $18; large (8oz) candle, $32; Hush.

 

Lemongrass & Aubergine Lafco New York's Rose & Elemi candle
Lafco New York’s Rose & Elemi candle, $80, Lemongrass & Aubergine

Lafco New York’s Rose & Elemi candle exudes exotic peppers, elemi wood, incense and wild rose petals; its burn time is up to 70 hours. $80, Lemongrass & Aubergine.

 

Lemongrass & Aubergine Honey Blossom candle
Honey Blossom candle from Lafco New York, $110, Lemongrass & Aubergine

This Honey Blossom candle from Lafco New York evokes deep notes of honey, freshened with citrus and zesty bergamot; it will burn for 90 hours. $110, Lemongrass & Aubergine.

 

Bungalow 55 peach and cream candle
Hut & Manor’s Peach and Cream candle, $49.95, Bungalow 55

Hut & Manor’s Peach and Cream candle combines the scents of fresh peaches and coconut cream, while its Violet and Lime candle creates a complex aroma. Both are hand-poured with 100 percent natural soy wax and cotton wicks, have a burn time of approximately 40 hours, and come in stylish black-and-white glass. $49.95, Bungalow 55.

 

Bungalow 55 Lumira Cypres de Provence candle
Lumira Cypres de Provence candle, $69, Bungalow 55

Lumira’s Cypres de Provence candle exudes woody notes and the sweet essence of orange blossom. The Sicilian Citrus candle draws inspiration from the Italian landscape, its smooth but zesty fragrance infused with neroli, tuberose and orange blossom. Both have an 80-hour burn time. $69, Bungalow 55.

Big Blue pure soy and essential oil candle
100 percent pure soy and essential oil candle, $55, Big Blue

Alongside Big Blue’s core products of replicated eco-friendly giant clams, shells and corals are its own 100 percent pure soy and essential oil candles. The double-wick lights have scents inspired by famous coastal towns, including the Amalfi, which blends the fresh, exotic aromas of Italian lemon groves. $55, with 75 hours of burn time.

 

 

Temple Candles Singapore Orchid Candle
Singapore Orchid Candle, $59, Temple Candles

The Singapore orchid candle from Temple Candles not only smells richly exotic, but comes neatly packaged in a black and white box with a handwoven ‘eternal knot’ tassel, a charm that represents good luck and eternal love. The 350g candles can burn for up to 80 hours and are double wicked. $59.

 

Directory

Big Blue
72 Loewen Road | bigblueco.com

Bungalow 55
#01-05A Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Road
6463 3831 | thebungalow55.com

Dreamweave
#02-24/25 Shaw Centre , 1 Scotts Road
6836 9495 | dreamweaveconcepts.com

Hush
hushcandle.com

Lemongrass & Aubergine
#02-26 Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Road
6463 0752 | lemongrass-aubergine.com

Temple Candles
9061 2779 | templecandles.com
Boutiques Fair at the Pit Building from 10 to 11 March.

 

This an extract that first appeared in the February 2017 edition of Expat Living magazine. Subscribe now so you never miss an issue!

Like this? Head to our Homes section for more home décor ideas and accessories.

Lindsay Yap

Living in Singapore all her life, Lindsay loves finding out what's on and fun around town. Besides binge-watching sitcoms and pigging out on her favourite hawker food, she enjoys exploring new places and is constantly adding to her travel wish list!

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Categories: Home Decor Homes Tags: Big Blue Bungalow 55 candles Dreamweave Concepts Home Decor Home Ideas Hush Lemongrass & Aubergine Valentine's Day

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