But I have to admit, my two favorites are Autumn Leaves and Momma’s Kitchen. I haven’t found one yet that I haven’t loved. Not this – this is like Lemon Meringue pie. When someone mentions lemon to me, I think of Pledge furniture polish. I don’t really burn many candles in the summer, but this year I tried their Sweet Lemon. This year they added a new fall scent called Fall Harvest, which I love (of course). Oh and Momma’s Kitchen, which fits into my yummy category. I then added winter scents like White Pine, Christmas Day, and Good Tidings. I got hooked on these candles last fall after ordering their Pumpkin Spice, Autumn Leaves and Apple Pickin scents. I also love how every order comes with a little sample candle so you can smell another scent (and then want!) These candles are made in Indiana by a small team who uses quality soy wax, lovely fragrances and mason jar containers with a simple “farmhouse” look label.
Since joining Instagram I’ve started following a lot of popular home decor bloggers and I noticed one of their favorite candle makers is Antique Candle Works. You will love it, and it smells just as good when burning. So if you see them when you’re out shopping, open one up and smell. I love supporting a local business, and when I’m buying an Illume candle I know it’s a quality candle and I’m supporting a local Minnesota business. So whether you want something on the small side without a long commitment or a larger one that can carry you though the fall, this candle company gives you choices in terms of size and style of container. I was at a local boutique the other day and this same scent was front and center in their store and in a variety of sizes and containers. The scent falls right into the yummy category and it’s a larger candle so I hope to get many evenings’ use out of it. It’s in a beautiful cream container with a wood lid and leather handle. The scent I’m burning right now is Rustic Pumpkin. Their candles burn clean and their containers are beautiful. They are a Minnesota based company (which is home for me) but you can find them anywhere from Nordstrom to small boutiques. I’ve been rotating through all of these the last few weeks and I love them all.
I also think candles make great gifts, so think of that as the season unfolds. I thought I would highlight some of my favorite brands and scents for you in case you need to get any candles for the upcoming fall and winter season. I hate seeing that soot stream above the flame that settles on the ceiling, cupboards or anything around it. In the past year or so I’ve discovered some new brands I like better because - not only do they smell good - they burn cleaner. But those baking scents are still high on my favorites list. As Christmas rolls around, I love the pine and cinnamon scents. Luckily I have a husband who doesn’t mind candles, and those that smell like a hint of a burning fire are his favorite.
For fall, I love pumpkin scents but I also those that smell more woodsy. My favorite scents tend to be those scents that makes the house smell like I’ve been baking. I love a fall or winter evening with a candle burning, making the house all cozy and smelling good. I probably have five on hand if anyone’s interested in trying that one. So, I did my research and found out that the scent was actually the same as the Pumpkin Pecan Waffle Scent. It was so … yummy (I apologize in advance for how many times I use a variation of yum in this post). For years that scent was Bath & Body Works Thanksgiving candle. If I have a favorite, I’m sad when it’s done - so I always buy another two or three in case they stop making that scent. As much as I love buying them, I also enjoy displaying them and burning them.
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