10. Candlelit

Y A N K E E  C A N D L E  S I M P L Y  H O M E

Being such a fan of candles, specifically Yankee Candles, meant I created quite the collection of candles. Some of these were wax melts, unfortunately I had no wax melter despite looking for something neutral to fit in with my home I couldn't find anything which wasn't bright or big. Luckily TESCO had a sale on their Yankee products and this little beauty was right there, with a porcelain texture on the outside and a relief pattern around the sides it is decorate but also subtle. This was £10 and came with 3 melts and a tea light to burn underneath. All three of the melts were festive themed (Winter Berry, Frosted Snow & Christmas Morning) so it feels extra Christmas like now.

You can find one here.

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BEAUTY// YANKEE'S GINGER DUSK

Spice, Sweet Aniseed, Subtle

This week's candle is Ginger Dusk. I always associate ginger with a more beige or orange colour but this candle is more of a cream/off-white. When I opened the packaging there was a strong fragrance that felt really familiar, I believe it was a mixture of standing outside LUSH and that of aniseed sweets from my childhood. Candles certainly wield nostalgia well, I often feel at ease as they bring out happy memories. This candle didn't smell overly of ginger to me, as I said it has a tinge of aniseed and a touch of spice, though it still has that sweetness I'm so fond of. 

I'm not sure if it is because I am using the Samplers votives size but the fragrance when lit is subtle and maybe a little too much so. I am pleased with the burn time of these though as they seem to last me the week as I don't often get a chance to light them. The large Yankee jars seem to last forever so it is nice to try out these little ones to get a taste for your favourites. It feels like different flavours are appropriate to different rooms in the home too so I look forward to checking these posts when I move so I know where to put which ones!

If you have any recommendations, please comment below!

LIFESTYLE // AN ODE TO YANKEE CANDLE

Over the past few months I have discovered a real love for Yankee candles. Formerly a big fan of candles I was inspired by fellow blogger and friend Emily to buy some of the Yankee candles when I visited her last year in her home town. I had previously been using candles that I got from home stores with no brand name but after trying Yankee I must admit there is a huge difference in the quality of the scent and how long they last too.

I usually go for quite strong Autumn scents and sweet vanilla but after seeing these in The Java Store in Norwich for £7.99 it seemed a great way to try something new. The set is full of fruity Spring fragrances in the votive sampler sizes, including; Vanilla Lime, Black Cherry, Black Plum Blossom, Orange Splash and Sweet Apple. They smell sensational even in the box so I'm looking forward to filling my room with fruity fragrance whilst I Spring clean.

Another candle that is new to their collection is Margarita Time, this didn't come with the set but was on a stand alone and I just loved it! The colour is so very Spring fresh and it has a zesty smell without being overbearing on the nose.

Are you a fellow Yankee Candle fan? Please share recommendations of your favourite flavours!