BEAUTY// MARGARITA TIME

Fresh, Fruity & Tangy

It has been a little while since I posted one of my candle a week posts as I haven't really used one much. This is one of the Spring/Summer candles, it is a light lime green colour and has a zesty fragrance which is quite strong. The sweet scent is of lime and sugary sweet, it feels quite uplifting to have lit in the evening if you're feeling sluggish. I wasn't feeling great this week and this is definitely making me feel better, it is clearing my head a little I think. 

BEAUTY// YANKEE PINK SANDS

Floral, Sweet Candy, Subtle

One of my all time favourite scents in candles is Yankee Candle's Pink Sands. The fragrance is fairly subtle from this candle, a strong contrast from Honey Glow which I mentioned last week. This is more of a fresh smell that clears the head and is great for when you're wanting to think clearly or just relaxing. It smells of fresh roses, candies and a little of talcum powder in my opinion which may sound odd but it has a wonderful nostalgia to my mums make up box & drawers when I was little where she would keep perfumes and talc.

The baby pink colour is perfect for fans of all things feminine but isn't so girly that you'd not want it in your lounge shared with a male counterpart. I feel this would be wonderful in a little jar with a ribbon around as a gift for mothers day or for valentines.

You can find these in House of Fraser, Clinton's Cards and of course Yankee stores.

BEAUTY// YANKEE HONEY GLOW

Spice, sweet, warm.

My weekly candle this week is Yankee Candle's Honey Glow. I've been using Black Cherry for a while now so it feels good to have a change. Honey Glow has a warming scent, with essence of spices and the sweetness of honey. A perfect choice for Autumn, the colour is also good for those with very neutral decor as it is a dark orange/brown colour.

When burning the scent isn't overpowering it just lingers a little, perfect for a relaxing evening and perfect for dinner parties I feel. Would definitely recommend this as something for nights in when it is freezing outside and you want that Summer warmth to remind you of Summer evenings when it is lighter longer and BBQs are all about.

I've added a song that felt right with this candle.

LIFESTYLE// BLACK CHERRY FOREST

Any one following me on Twitter may have noticed my desk setup. I created the backboard with a piece of fabric that I was desperate to find a use for and a bit of stiff card. The jar was from some flavoured coffee, I kept it and made my own labels with lyrics on with filigree inspired by old medicine jars. When I bought the fabric there was a lovely matching bowl with a candle in, scented with a forest-like fragrance. There is something so calming about the soft neutral colours and the woodland scent.

As part of my 101 in 1001 challenge I am trying to use different candles on a weekly basis, this week has been my Yankee Candle Black Cherry jar, I am bewitched by this fragrance. It is a very sweet and fruity smell and it fills the room unlike many cheap candles. It feels perfect for warm Summer evenings, though I am excited to try something different next week.