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Candles - Explanation of Different Types of Candles

2009-10-09T09:58:00.000-07:00

Candles - Explanation of different candle types

There are many different types of candles and Candle-Boutique.com will explain several different types of candles below: We have include a picture for an example of each different type of candle.

FLOATING: Floating candles come in sizes from 1" to 5" and sometimes larger. They are put into a candle bowl and used for a centerpiece. They come in a wide variety of styles from round floating candles to animal floating candles and decorative ones such as flowers, hearts and stars.

GEL: Gel Candles are primarily made from a transparent type of gelled mineral oils or synthetic hydrocarbons. Soft or semi rigid gels are poured into a container to maintain the candles shape. Most companies include decorative wax items suspended within the candle to produce special visual affects. One thing to keep in mind about gel candles is that the substance within is soft so if you tip the candle upside down or on its side, the wax can shift and ruin your candle.

JAR: Jar candles can come in metal, glass or ceramic and can be scented or unscented. The scents they come in are infinite and it depends upon the company you purchase them from how highly scented they are. They can be made from paraffin wax, beeswax or palm oils. The latest trend is to purchase them with all natural waxes such as beeswax or palm oils since they burn cleaner.

PILLAR: Pillar candles are usually 3" or 4" inches in diameter and 3" - 12" in height. They sometimes have more than one wick and can be round, hexagonal or square. They stand on their own but should be burned on a heat resistant candle holder to avoid damaging furniture. Pillar candles can be scented or unscented. Pillar candles would include our countdown birthday candles, countdown anniversary candles and our wedding unity candles.

POOL: Pool floating candles are generally larger and deeper floating candles. They also come in different colors and shapes. Candle-Boutique.com recommends our pool candles since they are specifically designed for large bodies of water such as pools and ponds. They are recessed in about 3/4 of an inch to avoid having the wind blow the candles out. They also illuminate at night so they are quite beautiful for events such as weddings, anniversaries, parties and home decor.

TAPERS: - Slender candles (sometimes called dinner candles) are generally 6 - 18 inches in height and come in many different colors. They are held upright by a taper candle holder. They look great when placed in the center of a table and come scented and unscented.

TEALIGHT: Tealight candles are small cylindrical candles about 1" in diameter and 1 1/2" in height. They come with either metal or plastic cups and may be scented or unscented. We recommend using the less expensive metal cups if you are simply inserting them into something like a potpourri pot, but if you are using them to fill the center of another candle such as a unity candle or pool candle, we recommend the plastic cup ones so the light will shine through brightly. They may also be purchased as battery operated candles in addition to the traditional wax candles. Battery operated candles should be used when children are present or there is a danger of fire.

VOTIVES: Votive candles are usually 1 1/4" in diameter and 2" - 2 1/2" in height. They are designed to be placed in a votive candle holder (or cup). The holder is used to hold the liquefied wax that results from burning. They also come in different colors and scents. We recommend using scented votive candles for your home and unscented when they are being used for a ceremony or party so they will not affect those with an allegy to scent. They can now be purchased as battery operated votive candles in addition to the traditional wax votive candles.

BATTERY OPERATED: The latest thing on the market is battery operated candles. They come as pillar candles, tealight candles and votive candles and can be white or colored. We highly recommend using battery operated candles when there are children present or there is a danger of fire. There are many different uses for battery operated candles and there is more and more variety out there for you to choose from.

Please visit our online store at: CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM to see our wide variety of candles that include all of the above.

Always use proper care when burning candles - keep away from drapes, furniture and children.

Countdown Candles for Anniversaries & Birthdays

2009-08-14T04:58:00.001-07:00

Countdown Anniversary Candles can be personalized with names & date - you may also choose colors, accents and more. They make wonderful gifts.

We also have hand carved, custom made countdown birthday candles that can be personalized with name and date - you may also choose colors & accents. Countdown Birthday Candles are a wonderful way to introduce children to family traditions.

Candle Bowls - Eyelet Bowls - Ribbon Bowls

2009-03-21T10:38:00.001-07:00

CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM will have a whole new lineup of green glass (recycled) products up on their website very shortly. Green glass is a wonderful way to help our environment by reusing glass in new and unique ways.

We would like to give you a sneak preview of some of our new items that are due the end of March 2009.

One of our all time favorites is our eyelet bowl, or "ribbon" bowl. It may be purchased with or without the metal stand and can hold candles, fruit or other decorations to match any decor. There are holes in the bowl to allow you to insert colorful ribbon, raffia or straw through the holes - the bowl can provide many different looks depending upon what you put in it - anything from floating candles, to fruit, pinecones or potpourri.

We have provided a couple of examples of different ideas.

The eyelet bowls also comes in a pedestal type bowl for those of you who want a one piece glass bowl. These are absolutely elegant and will be a great hit no matter how you use them.

Be sure to visit our website for these bowls and much more.

We are sure no matter how you use them they will be beautiful. Please be sure to check out our website for these new items coming the end of March.

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Spring Centerpieces - Ceramic & Resin Critters

2009-03-04T06:16:00.000-08:00

Candle-boutique.com believes the centerpiece is the most important part of any special event, from weddings, anniversaries, parties, corporate events and any other event.

We think our Ceramic & Resin Critters are a new and unique way to add your own special touch, whether it is for an upcoming occasion, or simply home decor. Our Ceramic & Resin Critters may be used indoors or outdoors and come in many different styles for the animal lovers out there.

Our "Dove" Critter is a wonderful way to welcome the Spring season. If you prefer a WHITE DOVE you may spray paint our resin dove. White Doves are released for special occasions such as weddings.

The dove's history is interwoven with almost all societies. We offer a brief history of the dove below:

The dove's habitat is a dry open nest. They are also raised in zoos and by breeding organizations.

The dove's geographic range started in Asia and has spread to Africa and Europe and then on to the New World. They will eat birdseed and water, the food in the wild includes worms, moths, crickets, earthworms, chopped vegetables and fruits. Predators of the dove are snakes and other bigger birds.

The dove lays up to three eggs. The eggs take three weeks to hatch. The dove can live up to twenty years old. The dove cares for its young by staying with the young until the doves are old enough to fly by themselves. Then the mother dove will leave the baby doves.

When you pet the dove's head the dove closes its eyes. When the dove coos, its head moves up and down. At Christmas time some people use two turtle doves to represent their love for each other.

The doves are also related to the pigeons.

Another interesting idea is our Ceramic Rabbits or Bunnies - a truly unique idea for your Easter or Spring table.

The one shown at the left uses two of our Ceramic Rabbits in different sizes, peeking out from a flowered candle ring. We offer some of our Ceramic & Resin Critters in centerpiece kits to make things simple, but all our Ceramic & Resin Critters may be purchased individually.

We at Another way to use our Resin Rabbits are to cover them with a hurricane lamp or globe. Use natural things surrounding the resin rabbits to create a look found in nature.

Have fun with your centerpiece - that's the whole idea!! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at: WWW.CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM/STORE

Spring Candles - Easter - St. Patrick's Day

2009-02-16T10:16:00.000-08:00

At CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM we love the spring season. It is a time of renewal and the warmer weather makes all of us feel better.

In addition to our many flower floating candles, we offer many other items for the spring season.

We have listed a few of our favorites below:

For St. Patrick's Day we offer our floating leprechaun candles and our floating shamrock candles are sure to make any occasion festive. Our floating shamrock candles come in two different sizes and are covered in glitter.

We also have a shamrock votive candle holder that will hold either a votive candle or a tealight candle. They make wonderful favors for a party or decorations for a table.

For the Easter season, we love our bunny candles. They are 3 5/8" tall and burn 3 - 4 hours each. They come by an assorted dozen - four each of pink, yellow and purple. Place a couple in a basket filled with raffia or other decorative filling and you will have the cutest Easter basket in town!Be sure to check out our "Easter" section for more ideas - we offer floating candles and other items - some of them can be custom colored to match any theme or color scheme.

The other thing we like is our yellow long stem rose candles - they can be used in a centerpiece arrangement, as favors or as a give away to customers, friends or clientele. Use a business card, write or type out any information you wish to convey such as business address, website or products, fold the business card in half, punch a hole in the corner, and tie the card to the long stem rose candle with ribbon, string or yarn.

Facts about St. Patrick's Day Holiday
St. Patrick’s Day is observed on March 17 because that is the feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is believed that he died on March 17 in the year 461 AD. It is also a worldwide celebration of Irish culture and history. St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland, and a provincial holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

In Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day, people traditionally wear a small bunch of shamrocks on their jackets or caps. Children wear orange, white and green badges, and women and girls wear green ribbons in their hair.

Many cities have a St. Patrick’s Day parade. Dublin, the capital of Ireland, has a huge St. Patrick’s Day festival from March 15-19, that features a parade, family carnivals, treasure hunt, dance, theatre and more. In North American, parades are often held on the Sunday before March 17. Some paint the yellow street lines green for the day! In Chicago, the Chicago River is dyed green with a special dye that only lasts a few hours. There has been a St. Patrick’s Day parade in Boston, Massachusetts since 1737. Montreal is home to Canada’s longest running St. Patrick’s Day parade, which began in 1824.

St. Patrick was born in 385 AD somewhere along the west coast of Britain, possibly in the Welsh town of Banwen. At age 16, he was captured and sold into slavery to a sheep farmer. He escaped when he was 22 and spent the next 12 years in a monastery. In his 30s he returned to Ireland as a Christian missionary. He died at Saul in 461 AD and is buried at Downpatrick.Facts about Easter:Easter [A.S. Eastre, name of a spring goddess], chief Christian feast, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion.

Facts about Easter

In the West, Easter is celebrated on the Sunday following the full moon next after the vernal equinox thus, it falls between Mar. 22 and Apr. 25. The Orthodox Eastern Church calculates Easter somewhat differently, so that the Orthodox Easter usually comes several weeks after that of the West. Many dates of the Christian calendar are dependent on Easter. For most Christians there is a preparatory period of penitence, beginning (in the West) with Septuagesima Sunday, 17 days before Lent and ending in Holy Week. With Easter begins the paschal season, liturgically marked with rejoicing; Alleluia is often said, and the paschal candle is set up. The five Sundays of this time begin with Low Sunday. They are followed by Ascension Day (Thursday; see under Ascension and, 10 days later, by Pentecost. The Sunday after Pentecost is Trinity Sunday. Until Advent the weeks are counted from Pentecost or Trinity. A feature of Roman Catholic life is the Easter duty, by which every member is required to receive communion sometime between Ash Wednesday and Trinity Sunday. Painting and rolling eggs and wearing new clothes are Easter customs; there is no development of social festivities comparable with those of Christmas.

Gold & Silver Pillar Candles -- Gold Silver Taper Candles

2009-02-06T10:20:00.000-08:00

CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM offers gold & silver pillar candles in three different sizes - 3 x 3, 3 x 6, and 3 x 9. Our pillar candles can be used individually or as a group to create a stunning centerpiece for your special event.

Gold & Silver Pillar candles can be used at any event including weddings, showers, anniversaries and corporate events.

We also offer many candle rings to place around your pillar candles. Our candle rings come in many different sizes and colors to co-ordinate with your color theme.

We are always changing and adding candle rings to keep up with the current popular colors, so be sure to check out our website for the latest.Our silver star candle holders look great with any of our pillar candles and are large enough to hold them all.Why not add to the glitter by using some of our gold and silver metallic rose petals? Scatter some around our pillar candles, or on the table - they may be used over and over again.

Our 10" gold & silver taper candles can be used with our gold & silver pillar candles to complete the look. Taper candles can be placed in the center of a table or at each place setting and add elegance to any table setting.We also offer smaller candle rings, bobeches (to catch any drips) and candle followers for our taper candles.We offer taper candles and pillar candles in many other sizes and colors so when you are planning a special event be sure to look into our other offers.

At Candle-Boutique.com we are constantly looking for new and different items to make it easier for our customers to find exactly what they want.We welcome inquiries and suggestions.

2009-01-05T07:15:00.001-08:00

CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM has many candles that can be used for Valentine's Day, or just to say "I love you" any time of the year.

Our long stem rose candles come in different colors and can be used in a vase for a centerpiece, or make great favors for baby showers, wedding showers, birthday parties or corporate events.One idea is to take a business card, type or write a message on it, whether it is a personal message, or your company name and information, fold in two, punch a hole through the left hand corner and attach it to each candle with a ribbon or piece of string.Since our long stem rose candles will last much longer than a regular rose, it is a wonderful way to remind people of how much you care about them.

Our glitter heart floating candles are custom made and may be done in any color.They may also be used in a candle bowl to make a great centerpiece, or handed out as favors for your special event.We have many other candle ideas to fit any occasion. Be sure to check out out "Valentine Floating Heart Candles". They are also custom made candles and can be done in any color. Colors can be mixed within a box.

Origin of Valentine's Day:

When we think of Valentine's Day, we often think of red roses, candy in heart- shaped boxes, mushy valentines, candles and winged cherubs flying about shooting starry-eyed lovers with arrows.

Did you know that the origin of Valentine's Day, or Saint Valentine's Day, comes from the life and death of a Christian martyr? According to author Martha Zimmerman, the date traditionally celebrated as St. Valentine's Day finds it origin in the Roman festival of romance called Lupercalia, when the gods Juno and Pan were honored. It was a fertility festival or a lover's holiday looking forward to the return of Spring. In the fifth century, in an attempt to abolish the pagan festival, Pope Gelasius changed Lupercalia and its February 15 date to February 14 and called it Saint Valentine's Day. Even though the names and the date were changed, the emphasis continued to be on love.

Who was the real Valentine, and why did he have a day named after him?
Some authorities credit Geoffrey Chaucer with originating the custom of linking Valentine's Day with lovers. No link between the day and lovers exists before the time of Chaucer, thus leading some to conclude that it was this famous English author who connected the day with lovers. The fullest and earliest description of the tradition occurs in Chaucer's "Parliament of Fouls" composed around 1380. Since that time it has been traditional to connect St. Valentine's Day with love.

But who was the real Saint Valentine? St. Valentine was a Roman Christian who, according to tradition, was martyred during the persecution of Christians in the third century by Emperor Claudius II. The only thing certain about the day we remember as St. Valentine's Day is that it commemorates a martyrdom. Claudius II declared all Christians illegal citizens. By his definition, they were guilty of treason because Roman citizens were required by law to worship the Emperor by declaring publicly, "Caesar is Lord!" Of course, this no Christian could do.

The real Valentine was a Roman Christian martyred during the third century A.D. by the Emperor Claudius II. Prior to his death, Valentine continued to minister in prison by witnessing to his prison guards. One of the guards was a good man who had adopted a blind girl. He asked Valentine if his God could help his daughter. Valentine prayed and the girl was given her sight. The guard and his whole family, 46 people, believed in Jesus and were baptized. When the Emperor heard about this he was furious that Valentine was still making converts even in prison, so he sentenced Valentine to death.

Just before being led out to his execution, the young Christian wrote a note to the jailer's daughter, signing it, "From your Valentine." The first valentine was really a Christian witness. Growing out of this story we participate in a custom of sending cards to people we love.

Given that the tradition of sending love notes grows out of a letter written by St. Valentine to his jailer's daughter on the eve of Valentine's execution, it's ironic that the card we send has received the emphasis, instead of remembering the content of the original Valentine's card: a message of unconditional devotion to Christ, even upon pain of death.

Over time the word "Saint" has been dropped from St. Valentine's Day, further obscuring the origins of this holiday. Instead of a negative reaction to some of the pagan origins of the day, why not celebrate the true love that compelled young Valentine to give up his life?

Remember that the day we know as St. Valentine's Day actually commemorates the death of an early Christian martyr, Valentine, who was put to death for refusing to renounce his faith in Christ.

Instead of chubby cherubs, sappy cards, too much candy, and soon-wilted flowers, why not point your family toward the true significance of St. Valentine's Day this year?

Rose Floating Season - Interesting Tidbits About Roses

2008-12-01T12:38:00.000-08:00

CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM offers rose floating candles in different sizes, shapes and colors. Rose Floating Candles can be used for almost any occasion from weddings, anniversaries, parties, corporate events and home decor.

We have many different colors, but if you do not see what you are looking for, we also offer our custom colored roses - you can send in a swatch of material and we will gladly match it.

Ro se Floating Candles are a wonderful way to create a magnificent centerpiece. You can combine them with real roses, or silk roses or petals.The rose is one of the most popular flowers we have today. The enormous variety of roses available is ever expanding. We feel our rose floating candles are a good representative of one of our favorite flowers.

One of our most popular roses is our white rose floating candle - it is great for weddings or anniversaries. It is 3 3/4" in diameter and burns for 4 - 5 hours.As usual, we find the history of roses fascinating and have listed some interesting facts about roses below:

Roses have a long and colorful history. According to fossil evidence, the rose is 35 million years old. Today, there are over 30,000 varieties of roses and it has the most complicated family tree of any known flower species.
The cultivation of roses most likely began in Asia around 5000 years ago.

They have been part of the human experience ever since and have been mentioned and are woven into a great many tales from the ancient world.
Greek mythology tells us that it was Aphrodite who gave the rose its name, but it was the goddess of flowers, Chloris, who created it. One day while Chloris was cleaning in the forest she found the lifeless body of a beautiful nymph. To right this wrong Chloris enlisted the help of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, who gave her beauty; then called upon Dionysus, the god of wine, who added nectar to give her a sweet scent. When it was their turn the three Graces gave Chloris charm, brightness and joy. Then Zephyr, the West Wind, blew away the clouds so that Apollo, the sun god, could shine and make the flower bloom. And so the Rose was...

In another story, an ancient Hindu legend, Brahma (the creator of the world) and Vishnu (the protector of the world) argued over whether the lotus was more beautiful than the rose. Vishnu backed the rose, while Brahma supported the lotus. But Brahma had never seen a rose before and when he did he immediately recanted. As a reward Brahma created a bride for Vishnu and called her Lakshmi — she was created from 108 large and 1008 small rose petals.

Several thousands of years later, on the other side of the world in Crete, there are Frescoes which date to c. 1700BC illustrating a rose with five-petal pink blooms. Discoveries of tombs in Egypt have revealed wreaths made with flowers, with roses among them. The wreath in the tomb of Hawara (discovered by the English archaeologist William Flinders Petrie) dates to about AD 170, and represents the oldest preserved record of a rose species still living.

Roses later became synonymous with the worst excesses of the Roman Empire when the peasants were reduced to growing roses instead of food crops in order to satisfy the demands of their rulers. The emperors filled their swimming baths and fountains with rose-water and sat on carpets of rose petals for their feasts and orgies. Roses were used as confetti at celebrations, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of perfume. Heliogabalus used to enjoy showering his guests with rose petals which tumbled down from the ceiling during the festivities.

During the fifteenth century, the factions fighting to control England used the rose as a symbol. The white rose represented York, and the red rose symbolised Lancaster. Not surprisingly, the conflict between these factions became known as the War of the Roses.

In the seventeenth century roses were in such high demand that roses and rose water were considered as legal tender. In this capacity they were used as barter in the markets as well as for any payments the common people had to make to royalty. Napoleon's wife Josephine loved roses so much she established an extensive collection at Chateau de Malmaison, an estate seven miles west of Paris. This garden of more than 250 rose varieties became the setting for Pierre Joseph Redoute's work as a botanical illustrator and it was here Redoute completed his watercolor collection "Les Rose," which is still considered one of the finest records of botanical illustration.

Cultivated roses weren't introduced into Europe until the late eighteenth century. These introductions came from China and were repeat bloomers, making them of great interest to hybridisers who no longer had to wait once a year for their roses to bloom.

From this introduction, experts today tend to divide all roses into two groups. There are old roses (those cultivated in Europe before 1800) and modern roses (those which began to be cultivated in England and France around the turn of the 19th century).

Until the beginning of the 19th century, all roses in Europe were shades of pink or white. Our romantic symbol of the red rose first came from China around 1800. Unusual green roses arrived a few decades later.

Bright yellow roses entered the palette around 1900. It was the Frenchman Joseph Permet-Ducher who is credited with the discovery. After more than 20 years of breeding roses in a search for a hardy yellow variety, he luck changed when one day he simply stumbled across a mutant yellow flower in a field. We have had yellow and orange roses ever since.

Painstaking cultivation has revealed all of the remaining colors, except blue and black. For many, a black rose is a less than attractive prospect with its connotations of death, but the search to discover how to create the blue rose has been likened to a horticultural Holy Grail. Many have tried and none have succeeded...yet! Progress has started to be made — read about the development of the blue rose.

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Red roses are the traditional symbol for love and romance, and a time-honored way to say "I love you." The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection. A bouquet of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone special. Read More – Meaning of Red Roses

pink
As a symbol of grace and elegance, the pink rose is often given as an expression of admiration. Pink roses can also convey appreciation as well as joyfulness. Pink rose bouquets often impart a gentler meaning than their red counterparts. Read More – Meaning of Pink Roses

yellow
The bright, sunny color of yellow roses evokes a feeling of warmth and happiness. The warm feelings associated with the yellow rose are often akin to those shared with a true friend. As such, the yellow rose is an ideal symbol for joy and friendship. Read More – Meaning of Yellow Roses

white
White roses represent innocence and purity and are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings. The white rose is also a symbol of honor and reverence, and white rose arrangements are often used as an expression of remembrance. Read More – Meaning of White Roses

orange
With their blazing energy, orange roses are the embodiment of desire and enthusiasm. Orange roses often symbolize passion and excitement and are an expression of fervent romance. A bouquet of orange roses will send a meaningful message. Read More – Meaning of Orange Roses

lavender
The unique beauty of the lavender rose has captured many hearts and imaginations. With their fantastical appearance, lavender roses are a perfect symbol of enchantment. The lavender rose is also traditionally used to express feelings of love at first sight. Read More – Meaning of Lavender Roses

CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM hopes you have enjoyed our information on roses and hope you visit our website to see our floating rose candle representation of one of the most beautiful and versatile flowers on the planet.

Candle Favors for Baby Showers & Parties

2008-11-19T04:36:00.000-08:00

CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM offers candle favors for baby showers, parties, birthday's, for the Mom to Be.

Candle Favors can be used as decorations or given out as a momento of your special occasion.Our candle favors are individually boxed for gift giving and are inexpensive . Most come in at least two colors: Pink and Blue.

Babies represent such a joyous occasion and our candle favors are no different - they are just adorable.We offer them as individual pieces, but if you require a larger quantity, feel free to call or email us.

We will, a usual continue to add more in this category as we come across them. Be sure to check out our online store for updates at: CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM

We thought it might be fun to add our Autograph Birthday Cake favor - kid's love signing their names to everything and at this price you could get each child an autograph cake and have all the kids sign each others cake in remembrance of a fun occasion. We also offer a birthday cake candle favor which would go along with this theme.

We have had customer's tell us that their child has fun remembering that birthday party and the different things each child did. We at Candle-Boutique.com are big advocates of starting family traditions because it gives children the feeling of security and continuity - that is why we offer Countdown Birthday candles and Countdown Christmas Candles because it something they can do year after year.

For our older clients, we offer Countdown Anniversary Candles and Unity Candles.
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2008-11-09T03:14:00.000-08:00

At CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM we offer a variety of potpourri or simmering pots in a variety of styles. We offer electric potpourri pots and simmering pots and potpourri pots and simmering pots that use tealights to melt the wax.

Potpourri pots and simmering pots may also be used with essential oils and tarts.Our latest simmering pots are collectible high heels - they are brand new, but will come in a lot of different styles - if you love shoes, this is a way to create a unique display of something you love.We offer seasonal potpourri pots such as our leaf potpourri pot and our pumpkin simmering pot. These pots are also called tart burners or tart melters.

We highly recommend using our wax potpourri - our wax potpourri comes in hundreds of different scents, is made of all natural soy wax so it burns clean and you can mix the scents to create recipes.

We have had many customers use them as gifts by combining a potpourri pot or simmering pot with one of our recipes. We have many recipes online such as our "Apple Pie" recipe that combines apple, cinnamon and clove, or apple, cinnamon and vanilla. We recommend our highly scented wax potpourri because you can customize the scent just for you, or the person you are giving it to. Our wax potpourri is all natural soy wax so it burns cleanly and is long lasting. Our "Snowman" potpourri pot is just adorable for Christmas and the whole winter season. Christmas is a festive time of year and we think our snowman simmering pot represents that. Our favorite scents for the Christmas season are cinnamon, clove, vanilla and strawberry.We urge you to look at our recipes so you can get just the right scent for you.We also offer premade tarts for our tart melters or tart burners if you want something that is already made for you. You can use essential oils in our potpourri pots, but we recommend our wax potpourri or tarts since the wax does not evaporate like oils do so you won't take the chance on cracking your beautiful pot.On the lighter side, we have many flower potpourri pots to offer a cheerful look for any season. Our colorful "yellow flower" potpourri pot will fit in almost any decor and will not only make your home smell wonderful, it will look great.We also offer a "mini" potpourri pot for small areas such as a bathroom or hallway where space is a factor.We have not shown our potpourri pots that use tealights, but if you prefer to melt your wax this way, we offer a variety of styles. They are also an inexpensive way to give a gift that shows you care. In most cases, our tealight potpourri pots are $10.00 or less.Join us at our online store at: CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM

Poinsettia Floating Candles - Interesting Tidbits

2008-11-04T08:52:00.001-08:00

CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM has lots of candles for Christmas, Winter and the whole Holiday Season.

One of our favorite floating candles is our poinsettia floating candles. We offer a few different types, including our custom made poinsettia floating candles. The custom made ones can be ordered in either red or white with gold accents and come in different sizes and burn times.

There isn't anything more festive than using our poinsettia floating candles in a candle bowl and placed in the center of a table surrounded by silk or real poinsettia flowers.

Poinsettia's have been a holiday tradition for generations and judging by current sales, that tradition will last for many years to come.

We thought you might like a few tidbits about the poinsettia so we have included a brief history below:

INTERESTING TIDBITS:

Poinsettia, the Christmas plant, is popular in many American homes. With the introduction of long-lasting cultivars, the popularity of the poinsettia has increased significantly. It was introduced to the United States in 1825 by Joel Robert Poinsett, first U. S. ambassador to Mexico who obtained plants from the wilds of southern Mexico. The common name for the exotic plant, poinsettia, came from his last name. Botanically, the plant is known as Euphorbia pulcherrima.

The modern era of poinsettia culture began with the introduction of the seedling cultivar Oak Leaf (Fig. 3). This cultivar was reported to have been grown originally in Jersey City, New Jersey, by a Mrs. Enteman in 1923. From 1923 until the early 1960s, all of the principal cultivars of commercial importance were selections or sports from this original Oak Leaf seedling.
Nowadays, the poinsettia is the best-selling potted plant in the United States, and the vast majority comes from one source, the Paul Ecke Ranch in Encinitas, California.

The popularity of the poinsettia as a holiday decorating staple is due completely to the members of the Ecke family, who have worked tirelessly for decades to market the plant.Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not poisonous if ingested. Apparently, the rumor started due to a story about an army officer's child who ingested a leaf in 1919 and died soon after. Poinsettia producers have been fighting the myth ever since. Researchers at Ohio State University have done extensive tests with rats, with no adverse effects. The American Medical Association has also stated that poinsettias are not poisonous. Poinsettias are a part of the Euphorbia family, members of which exude a milky sap when broken open. While not poisonous if injested, the sight of the sap can be alarming, and probably contributes to the myth. In many species, this sap can cause mild skin rashes.

The modern era of poinsettia culture began with the introduction of the seedling cultivar Oak Leaf (Fig. 3). This cultivar was reported to have been grown originally in Jersey City, New Jersey, by a Mrs. Enteman in 1923. From 1923 until the early 1960s, all of the principal cultivars of commercial importance were selections or sports from this original Oak Leaf seedling.

Pumpkin Candles - Pumpkin Candle Holders - Pump...

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Pumpkin Candles - Pumpkin Candle Holders - Pumpkin Parts & Facts

THE Autumn or Fall season is such a wonderful time because it brings with it the beautiful colors of fall and also some of our favorite holidays such as Halloween and Thanksgiving.

At CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM one of our favorite things about the Autumn season is pumpkins because they can be used throughout the season and can be so much fun for the young and old alike.

We thought you might like a few facts about pumpkins.

Our floating pumpkin candles can be used in cylinders, bowls and even a pumpkin that has had the insides taken out - just fill with water and float the candles - an easy way to create a centerpiece for your holiday event.

Another easy way to create holiday fun is to use a pumpkin candle holder - we offer one we find delightful - you place a tealight inside the pumpkin candle holder and the whole pumpkin lights up. They make wonderful additions to your holiday table, or as a gift to family members, friends or business associates.

You may also like our floating cat candles for Halloween - they capture the fun of the season. Our pumpkin potpourri pot and leaf simmering pot are some other things you may enjoy.

We hope you find our pumpkin facts informative.

We offer many other items that represent this fun and festive season - visit our online store at:

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Anatomy of a Pumpkin

Here is the complete pumpkin anatomy:

Stem- Located on the very top of the pumpkin. It is brown to brownish green, and slightly curved. During the growing season, the stem is attached to the vine. It is the umbilical cord, bringing nutrients to grow the fruit. For the Fall /Halloween season, the stem gives the pumpkin "Character". Be careful not to lift a pumpkin by its stem, as it can easily break off of the fruit.

Tendril- Sometimes attached to the stem are thin, hairlike "tendrils" During the growing season, tendrils on the vine are green. They twist around objects on the ground to help anchor the vine and protect it from the wind. After harvesting, there are sometimes dried, brown tendrils on the stem. This gives the pumpkin character, and is viewed as artistic in pictures.

Leaves- The leaves of a pumpkin absorb energy from the sun for plant and fruit growth. Jack O'Lanterns for carving do not have any leaves, just a short stem. Artist's rendering of fall pumpkins sometimes have a few green leaves sitting atop the fruit and attached to the stem. In reality, a the stem doesn't have leaves. The vine does(further away from the stem). Also, once removed from the plant, those green leaves would not remain fresh and green for long.

The Lid- Cut around the stem to open up the pumpkin prior to carving. This becomes the "lid".

Pumpkin Shell- This refers to both the skin and the pulp of the fruit.

Skin- The thin, shiny, orange outer layer of a pumpkin is called the skin. It is also called the "rind". It is a protective layer to keep insects and disease out of the fruit. It is not edible. It won't make you sick if you eat it. It just doesn't taste good or have a pleasurable texture.

Pulp- Also called "meat". This is the yummy part of the pumpkin that you use to cook with, and to make hundreds of tasty recipes and treats. You use pumpkin in everything from main courses to desserts, ice cream and even beer!

Ribs- Look at the outside of a pumpkin. There are indented ridges running from top to bottom. These are called ribs. Sometimes, they are shallow. Sometimes, they are very deep. Which do you prefer?

Blossom End- When the fruit was very young, a flower blossom was at the end of the fruit(now its bottom). This is the blossom end. That female flower was pollinated, and the fruit then developed. The flower died,off, leaving a scar in its place.Some say that's the pumpkin's belly button. But, that is not technically correct.

Cavity- This is the inside of a pumpkin. After removing the pumpkin guts, its just an empty cavity. It is also where the candle is placed to light up the pumpkin and make it glow!

Brains- Okay, the proper name is fibrous strands. But, just about everyone calls them "brains". So, we will, too. There are a lot of other names for this slimy, mushy, mass of strings and seeds. They include: guts, sinew, goop, goo, pumpkin slime, and just plain old "yucky stuff".

Seeds- Seeds are the beginning of next years pumpkins. Do you remember the old saying "Which came first? The pumpkin or the seed?" Seeds are also a delicious and nutritious snack. A pumpkin has hundreds of seeds.

Seed Coat- also called "seed jacket",. It is the outer layer of the seed. Nature provides this to protect the nut inside that will eventually emerge into a pumpkin plant.

Nut- Located inside of the seed, the nut eventually develops into a new pumpkin. When a seed is planted, moisture and warmth triggers the nut to begin to grow.

We obtained much of this information at: http://www.pumpkinnook.com - They also have lots of great ideas on how to cook pumpkins, carve pumpkins and much more.

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Floating Candle Tip of the Month

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CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM has decided to have a floating candle of the month, along with a tip for using floating candles.Our October 2008 floating candle of the month is our daisy floating candle, or our gerbera daisy floating candle.

Gerbera Daisy Floating Candles are usually darker colored candles and we can customize the color to match your theme or decor.Our tip for the month is to use a pedestal candle bowl and silk daisy flower petals.

Use a spray of silk daisy flowers or flower petals to hang from the top of the bowl to the bottom.This gives a cascading look and almost looks like a fountain of flowers.Float our daisy floating candles or gerbera daisy floating candles in the top and you will have a magnificent centerpiece for your table setting.

DAISY FLOATING CANDLES are generally lighter in color and can be used for any event from a wedding, birthday party, bridal shower, baby shower, corporate event or just to make a statement in your own home.

We offer hundreds of different kinds of floating candles including many other flower floating candles but chose the gerbera and daisy floating candles for the month of October because they come in so many different colors in nature.

We hope you will visit us at CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM to see for yourself our wide variety of floating candles, candle bowls and centerpiece ideas.We hope you have a wonderful Fall and Autumn season for 2008 and beyond.

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Holiday Candles and Candle Holders

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With the holidays just around the corner, we would like to preview some of our latest candles and candle holders to make your season memorable.

Our fireplace candle holder comes complete with all the candles needed to make a statement - it will certainly add warmth to your holiday season and can be used year round. We offer candle replacements in many different colors.

Some of our favorite things are our snowmen tealight candle holders - they come in snowmen which come in packs of two - one blue and one silver.

We also offer many Christmas or Holiday candles such as our beautiful blue and silver snowflake candles that can be used throughout the holiday season.

We offer any type of candle or candle accessories for any occasion, event or home decor.

We invite you to visit us at: CANDLE-BOUTIQUE.COM for a wide variety of centerpiece accessories, candles and much more.

MerchantCircle: Forrester analyst Charlene Li calls MerchantCircle a "favorite"

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MerchantCircle: Forrester analyst Charlene Li calls MerchantCircle a "favorite"

Read this post by Charlene Li - she recommends Merchant Circle for anyone interested in getting local search space.

We agree.

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MerchantCircle: Investing in Local Listings: Time Money = Traffic

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MerchantCircle: Investing in Local Listings: Time Money = Traffic

We are a vendor at Merchant Circle and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to create relationships with other vendors in your area.

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The DAO of SEO

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The DAO of SEO - If you are looking for a higher page rank or just looking to understand what search engines are looking for, you need to view this video or purchase their ebook.

It is clear and concise and can be understood by anyone.

We highly recommend it.

Floating Candles and Wedding Candles at Candle-Boutique.com

2008-03-05T11:45:00.001-08:00

Great because they are large, do not blow out, illuminate at night and can be used either in a pool, a pond or even on a table (via Candle-Boutique.com)

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Spring is approaching!

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Spring is rapidly approaching and many will be getting married. Check out the many candle ideas from Candle-Boutique.com online store.

Candle Lovers Spot

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Candles come in all sizes and shapes and can be used in an infinite number of ways.

We invite you to share with us any ideas you may have.You may upload pictures or websites where you have found unique and interesting ideas.

Visit some of the locations we have found that have a wide variety of candles for any occasion and feel free to post your own.

Having a pool party? Check out these unique pool candles.

If you are having trouble finding just the right candle for your occasion, here are a few of the more unique candles we have found. These musical note candles would be great for a wedding, a party or the music lover in all of us.

Want to show someone you love them? Try these floating lip candles or long stem rose candles or floating rose candles to mention a few.

For floating candles you will need a candle bowl - simply fill the bowl with water, light your candles and enjoy.

To dress up your centerpiece, there are many centerpiece accessories available to help make your event memorable.

Need unscented votive candles? Try these: unscented votives

Need something to put your votive candles in? Try this glass stemware - add elegance to your centerpiece arrangement.

We have given you some of our ideas - now post your own - include a link to your website and post our link so we can share our joy of candles.