Candle Power Can Add More Zing to Your Life

Everyone enjoys candles. Cynicism may make some people say that they do not like candles, but under the right situations everyone can find a time when they enjoy candles. Consider how often they come into our lives: birthdays, romance, blackouts, electrical outages, ambiance, decoration, religious observances, aromatherapy, and scent.

However, when making a case for candles, another way to look at them is by the number of people who will be enjoying them.

Single
When enjoying candles as a single, the keyword is serenity. The following are some times when a candle can help one enjoy the peace and solitude of being alone:

• Candles can be used to scent a room in a pleasing manner.
• They can be lit to add serenity to a needed, relaxing bath.
• Candles with both its scent and lighting contribute to meditation.
• Spend an evening reading a quality book in candles.
• Even the simple act of watching a flame or the shadows derived from a candle can bring a peace, a relaxation that noise or activity cannot.

Couple
With the person you love, the operative word is romance. Adding candles to a couple's situation adds romance. Eating with your soul mate could be called a meal, add candles and the meal just became a romantic dinner for two. Consider the following:

• Light a bedroom with burning candles, signaling to your partner the evening's intent. Hint: strategic placement near mirrors can amplify the light.
• Candles need not be reserved for the bedroom, but can also be used in the bathroom for a luxurious bath for two.
• Go old school with a literal candle lit dinner.
• Be whimsical and use candle light to make playful shadows together on a wall.
• Non-romantic Tip: If a couple is living together (good for singles too) keep some candles and matches (or a lighter) in an emergency drawer for power outages.

Crowd
When candles are used with in context of a social gathering, the main concept is ambiance. Adding candles in the following ways just speak of class:

• With friends or during formal larger events, candles bring a subliminal touch of class. The lit candles do not need be the primary (or even secondary) source of lighting.
• Candles can be placed anywhere, unlit, to add a decorative flair to any space.
• As always, candles provide such a wonderful scent to the room. Hint: one should gauge how powerful the aroma can be before lighting. It may be better to establish the scent before guests arrive.

Expensive Candle Care

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