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Voluspa Maison Candles & Room-Body Spray

Voluspa Candles just introduced the New Maison Blanc and Maison Noir Collections.  This new Voluspa Candles collection of eight black and eight white themed fragrances each comes in five items. 

The packaging designs on the Voluspa Maison Candles collection is reminiscent of classic cosmetics boxes and graphics.

• A 12 Oz over sized candle in a hand made cased glass container.  This candle is packaged in a gift box that is worthy of collecting and keeping.  These candles will burn for 100 hours filling your home with amazing fragrances.
• A small 1.7 Oz votive that comes in a cosmetics glass jar with a screw lid.  This votive candle is perfect for traveling or to try new fragrances.  It will also make for a good quick gift for favors or stocking stuffers.
• A 3.5 Oz pump room-body spray in a clear glass container.  Packaged in a cylindrical slide tube box like expensive perfumes.
• Voluspa took their run-away successful three wick tins from the Japonica collection and made them a little smaller with two wicks instead of three.  The price is also less.  The two wicks throw more fragrance into your room, and create more light shadows for amazing effects.
• A tall and slender ceramic jar with a hinged lid.  The lid has openings to allow the fragrance to be released, although it is advised not to burn these candles with the lid closed.  both the lid and container have brass rims for finish the luxurious look.

The fragrances of the Maison Collection are complex blends of some basic and many exotic ingredients.  Three of the fragrances from the Voluspa Basics collection, that sadly will be retired, will caryy over to the new collection. These are the Crisp Champagne, the Vervaine Olive Leaf, and Saijo Persimmon.  Other fragrances resemble existing fragrances with a twist.  The Vacarro Orange & Myrhh is similar to the Italian Tangelo with a bit more depth, the Black Figue & Chypre is a milder version the the Cardamon Fig.  The Orangerie d’ Azahar is based on orange Blossoms oils like the Dahlia Orange Blossom candle.  The Gardenia Colonia is a purer version of the Yashioka Gardenia. Laguna, is an oceanic fragrance the reminds us of the long retired and missed Aqua Deluxe.
Some of the new fragrances are the decadent Macaron, the sultry and a bit masculine Suede Blanc, the Amber Lumiere, which mixes rich amber with subtle hints of patcouli.

This collection is tour de force in fragrance and package design.  Voluspa candles has done it again by introducing a collection that will stand out above the rest in the crowded world of decorative candles.

Wickman Wick Trimmer

We all love to burn candles around our home, some of us more religiously than others. Here are some tips to help you enjoy your candles and make them last longer, whether you are using Pillar Candles, or candles in containers.

• Always trim the wick, to 1/4 inch the first time, and before relighting. A Wickman Wick Trimmer will cut the wick and remove the cut part, preventing it from falling in the wax.  Some wicks are self trimming,kind of like self-heading flowers.
• Burn the candle until the top surface is liquefied.  Burning for short periods at a time, causes tunneling, where the candle burns straight down, wasting valuable wax aroundthe edges.
• Burn two or three different scents to create your own special fragrance combination. Combine different notes of earthy, floral, and rich scents, for a combination that is all yourown.
• Your candle will scent the room even when not burning and fragrance oils in candles do evaporate over time. If you will not be using a candle for a long time, seal it with a cover, or plastic wrap and store in a climate controlled area.
  

  Wickman Candle Wick Dipper

• To reuse spent candle containers, fill them in a bucket of very warm water, for fifteen minutes. Keep the water at one inch below the rim of the candle container. The wax should be soft enough to remove with a dull knife and take care not pour melted wax down the drain. Now you can wash the left over residue in very warm water.
• Never let the flame reach the sides of glass containers. If the wick moved sideways, you can re-center it with an old metal utensil ora Wickman wick dipper, while the wax is melted.
• Stop burning the candle at half an inch above the bottom. The flame can break glass containers if it reached the bottom.
• Always burn candles safely and keep out of the reach of children.

Thymes Offerings Candles

Celebrate the connections that matter most.

The Thymes Offerings Candles are a testimony to the importance of the relationships in our lives. They are an emotion more than an object, a scent to evoke a feeling or kindle a fond memory. They are the start of a conversation between friends, a catalyst to mold experiences into being and an inspiration to live each moment completely.

Eight carefully crafted Offerings fragrance captures the sentiment of what you want to share. Personalize each beautiful package with your own inspired message.

The scents in the Thymes Offerings Collection include:

• Peace: Watery cyclamen and white lilies sway gracefully among blond woods while white musk creates a delicate finish.
• Good Luck: inspiring notes of spicy pink peppercorn, Kashmir saffron and sweet frankincense dance on a graceful base of sandalwood.
• Thankfulness,  A decadent treat of velvety cream and warm milk enveloping sweet notes of bourbon vanilla, rich caramel, and tender peach.
• Happiness: A cheery compote of plump raspberries, tart rhubarb and spicy sugarcane lovingly tempered with delicate sweet pea blossoms.
• Friendship:  Warm and inviting red tea and Magnolia fig re gently wrapped in cashmere musk and comforting sandalwood.
• Love:  Captivating floral essences of heady tuberose and dewy jasmine mingle with golden apricot nectar and exotic Hinoki wood.
• Abundance:  A lavish blend of intoxicating Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian rose, and earthy iris infused with opulent Tonka bean and clove.
• Good Health: the best offering any of us can receive.  “ A restorative blend that combines healing aromas of rosemary and basil with tender jasmine petals and clarifying lemon blossom.

Personalize each candle with your own personal message

The nine ounce glass containers are frosted and have a soft golden ivory glow when lit.  Embossed on each glass is the symbol of each offering.

We all had friends, family and partners who deserved these incredible candles personalized with message from our hearts.  Where to begin!  Love is great for Valentines Day.  Friendship, Thankfulness, and Happiness covers any birthday.  The concept of a personalized message with the soft glow and clean burn of these candles have made them an instant favorite around the Zanadia office.

Archipelago Boticario de Havana

In the 1940’s the world flocked to Havana. From Hemingway to Hollywood, they came for the night life, but left with the secrets of the small apothecaries – or “boticarias” – that dotted the side streets of the city. Blended with natural ingredients like coffee bean and tobacco flower, and pure essences and extracts of orange, sugar cane and sweet pineapple – the chemists crafted their own formulations to promote beautiful, soft and healthy looking skin. Today we know those ingredients contain the alpha hydroxy acids, antioxidants and other agents that actively moisturize, hydrate and reduce the redness associated with dry, rough skin.

Enjoy the daily rituals of the boticarias in this new Boticario de Havana collection from Archipelago.

Collection elements are formulated with different essences and ingredients for maximum benefit to your skin.  The Boticario de Havana Body Lotion contains Jojoba Esters, Sugar Cane, Pineapple & Orange Oil for a glowing, healthy, vibrant skin. The Soap has coffee exfoliants, and the Bath Oil contains Orange Oil, Coffee Oil & Vitamin E and is ideal to use after a bath or shower for a soft healthy skin, and makes for a great massage oil.  The Boticario de Havana Perfume has a clean citrusy fragrance with notes of extract of Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Bergamot & Honeysuckle..

The Archipelago Havana Candle has always been the most popular Archipelago candle.  Formulated with Bergamot, Cuban Tobacco Leaf & Ylang-Ylang, the fragrance exudes a rich and warm fragrance that has endured the test of time, and remains a top seller after many years.

The packaging on this collection is a clean classic look in the dark brown bottles, with attention to details like the unique flip top cover on the body balm for easy convenient access, and the aluminum tubes for the hand and shaving creams. This collection will be a beautiful addition to your bath decor, and become a daily ritual is your beauty regiment.

Linnea's Lights Blue Agave Candle

Linnea’s Lights Candles are Hand poured natural soy wax candles with double wicks for extra fragrance throw, and a magical effect to the two dancing flames.  Every Linnea’s Lights candle is hand crafted in small batches with premium oils using only all natural soy wax.  Some of the features of these candles are:

With an artful skill in fragrance blending, seemingly simple, yet complex fragrances are achieved

some of our favorite Linnea’s Lights fragrances are:

• Blue Agave, with refreshing & clean with notes of citrus, floral & soft woods
• Pomegranate, with sparkling pomegranate and hints of citrus and fruit
• Yuzu, a refreshing & luscious Japanese grapefruit with exotic fruits ^ watery green notes
• French Pear, a juicy and delicious fragrance like a ripe Anjou Pear with a touch of spice
• Black Vanilla, a nostalgic & warm vanilla fragrance with notes of patchouli & Tonka bean
• Moss, an earthy & sensual blend of oak moss, Sandalwood & other woods.

Double wicks create a magical effect when lit

Other fragrances in the line include Bamboo, Cashmere, Cassis, Currant Rouge, Lemon Verbena, Linden, Magnolia, Sweet Grass, & Tuberose.

The name Linnea (Lynn in English) is a nod to the national flower of Sweden, and is the name sake Lynn Manley and her daughter Laura Cler that created this elegant and beautiful candle line.  Throughout her life, Lynn maintained a passion for fragrance & luxury items, and was inspired to create her own line of candles.  Partnering with her daughter Laura, with experiences in private label buying/purchasing, and years in the management of key strategic partnerships within several channels the Levi Strauss & co, Lynn and Laura created what is to become Linnea’s Lights, an environmentally mindful candle company with an outlook towards nature.

Candles create a sense of warmth and create an elegant statement wherever they you use them. Here are 10 ways you can use candles to enhance your ambiance:

1. Use candles in groupings. This creates more of an impact as opposed to setting a single candle on a table. However, do not place too many clustered very close together, as that will create an up-draft, which will cause the candles to smoke.
2. Use scented candles to create a scent that will enhance the mood you are trying to achieve. Scents have been proven to evoke certain feelings that these days many stores, boutiques and even grocery stores, car dealerships and investment houses pump fragrances into their HVAC systems to enhance the shopping experience. Use this same technique in your home or office.
3. Mix different fragrances to create a scent that is all your own. For a fresh spring scent Try mixing a berry scent like the Votivo Red Currant Candle with a citrus candle such as the Voluspa Italian Tangelo
4. For more a more exotic mood, mix the Votivo Teak candle with a musky scent such as the Trapp Amber and Bergamot candle
5. For dinner parties keep the scents away from the dinner table. You do not want anything to interfere with the food you slaved over all day. Use unscented candle tapers, pillar candles or votives to create a warm glowing
   atmosphere for dining.
6. In the kitchen, you can use some scented candles that will complement your food. Try the Voluspa Candles created in cooperation with renowned chef James Boyce with scents like Sommelier, Vintage, Herb Garden, and Chef’s Special.
7. Use color to set the tone and complement your accessories. Many designers will use neutrals on larger furniture pieces, and then use accessories to create color splashes. Use candles to create a pink and red theme for Valentine’s Day, a pastel display for Easter, or rich warm tones for Fall and Holiday.
8. For parties use Tealights in small sandwich bags weighed down with some sand and set on your porch and the path to your house to set the mood. You can use old glass containers, or inexpensive cylindrical glass jars from a florist supply shop with tealights to carry the same effect inside the house.
9. Use Pillar Candles in groupings on large decorative plates surrounded by evergreens, Camellia leaves and blossoms, or and glossy showy leaves from your garden for a stunning center piece.
10. Use Reed Diffusers in place of candles if you have any fear of setting your house on fire. Candles are extremely safe when burned as directed and have been used for centuries for lighting and decoration.