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The Romance Of Candles

August 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Why Candles Are Romantic

To say that candles are not romantic is like having Christmas without Santa Claus or better yet, having Christmas without the story of Ebenezer Scrooge.  Here’s why.

We have 5 senses that provoke thoughts and feelings which in return help to create memories.   Within these memories lies the magical romance that lasts a life time. 

Could you imagine Christmas without Santa Claus or a Christmas tree?  The word Christmas provokes thoughts and feelings of gatherings with your family and loved ones.  The magical aura that comes about from watching the glow of the Christmas lights.  The special gleam on the face of your loved ones on Christmas Eve.  The festive parties, and the beautiful tables decorated with candles and food that look absolutely beautiful and smell so delicious.  

When the word romantic is said, the following thoughts come to mind

Candle light dinner for two.

Relaxing with wine and candle light.

A bride and groom lighting their unity candle.

A romantic soak in the tub softly lit by candle light.

Beautiful holiday meals with gorgeous centerpieces that glow from the soft light of taper candles.

A trail of rose pedals and votive candles softly lighting the way to a romantic retreat.

A wedding reception or black tie affair romantically lit up by the soft glow of candles.

Candles simply bring a magical, romantic atmosphere to just about any occasion.  The flicker of the candle light presents a simple glow that you cannot get from anything else.

Now, I guess you could be like Ebenezer Scrooge and say bahumbug.  You could even argue that using candles for a romantic occasion actually could create a fire hazard.  Or you could say that drinking wine by candle light could actually relax you to the point of going to sleep and a fire could start.  Which you would be correct. 

However, using caution and properly burning candles, you might just find yourself in the same situation as Ebenezer.  Remember the magic that happened when Tiny Tim touched his heart?  Ebenezer had a life changing event that happened on Christmas which resulted in him sharing dinner with Tiny Tim’s family, guess what?  It was by candle light.

Simply stated, candles bring a magical, romantic glow to any occasion.  The ambiance of the glow from the candles flame, creates a memory that will last a life time in the eyes of the beholder.

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About the author:  This article was brought to you by Ria Wallace, Master Chandler and Owner of Ria’s Collectables – A Soy Candle Company that specializes in hand poured, natural wax candles.  Her mission in life is, “Touching peoples lives one minute, one day, one flame at a time…..™”  She is also author of Ria’s Pay it Forward where she shares real life stories of how others impact the everyday life of many.  Her helpful articles are regularly syndicated online.  You can find more articles about soy candle decorating tips, tools and resources to educate and inspire you to use natural wax candles safely and economically at home by visiting http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ria_Wallace

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http://www.riascollectables.com

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Where To Buy Natural Wax Candles

August 28, 2010 By 2 Comments

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Are you searching for that perfect gift?  Hand poured candles made from natural wax could be your simplest and most worthwhile solution.

Choose from natural wax candles that are made from

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    • Natural Soy Wax
    • Bayberry wax, also known as the Christmas Candle
    • Bees wax
    • Palm wax

Benefits of Natural Wax Candles

  • Natural wax candles are eco-friendly
  • A renewable resource
  • Biodegradable
  • Burn longer
  • Burn cleaner

To insure freshness and quality, our candle products are custom, hand poured to your order. 

Our luxurious, bath products are sure to entice you back to a time when life was so natural, simple and care free.  Pamper yourself with the benefits of Goat’s Milk soap, enjoy the simple, natural elegance of soaking in the tub with our Bath Salts, Teas, or Fizzes, you’ll be glad you did.

Whether you are shopping for a “Special Someone” or you are shopping for yourself, you will enjoy knowing that our products fit just about any occasion you may need.

 As a family owned and operated business we take delicate care of our customers.  If there is an occasion that you are looking for that special gift and need help with, please use our contact form and we will be more than happy to help.

 Our goal is … Touching lives, one minute, one day, one flame at a time…one bath at a time.

So come and allow your heart to speak through our natural hand made products and gifts.  Visit our store at http://www.riascollectables.com

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Natural Wax Candles-What Are They?

August 28, 2010 By 16 Comments

With so many different candles on the market today, it is hard to determine what they are made of.  Are your candles blended or do you know what they made of?

Candles that are made using waxes such as bayberry, beeswax, palm wax, and soy wax.  Bayberry, palm, and soy wax are considered a vegetable wax and is produced from plants.  Beeswax is produced from bees.

Your candle should be made using either 100% of one of these natural waxes or a blended combination of them.

Eco-friendly products are becoming more important as families are becoming more aware of ways to use renewable, healthier resources within their lives.  Candles that are made from 100% natural wax are considered to be an eco-friendly addition to any house hold. 

Many natural waxes that are used in candle making today are also used in common, editable foods.  Such items include:

  • Palm Oil for cooking
  • Soy is used for a variety of foods such as crackers, salad dressings and tofu
  • Beeswax is used for coating cheese and other common house hold items

Are they really natural wax?

Just because you purchase a candle that states it is natural wax does not mean that it is 100 percent natural wax.

Candles are made from many products with paraffin being the top candle wax used within today’s candle market.  Be cautious and know what your candle is made from when you purchase it.  Here are some questions to ask yourself when you purchase your next natural wax candle.

  1. Is the  wax blended? 
  2. What type of blended candle are your purchasing?
  3. What type of wick is being used?

Is the wax blended? 

Many candles that are on the market as natural wax, are actually blended with paraffin.  In order for a candle to be sold with the term, made with natural wax, it only has to contain a portion of natural wax.

What type of blended candle are your purchasing?

Blended candles can be made from blending paraffin wax and beeswax, paraffin and soy, and paraffin and palm. 

What type of wick is being used?

Believe it or not, your candle wick plays a very important part with your natural wax candle.  You most certainly do not want a candle that is made from pure natural wax and then have a zinc core candle wick.

  • Commonly used natural wicks:
  • Cotton
  • Hemp
  • Paper cored

At one point in time, lead wicks were widely used for candles.  They have been outlawed within the U.S. candle industry since 2003.  Many small candle company’s proudly display on their web site that their candle wicks are lead free.  Check their web site just to make sure.

In today’s ever changing market place it is more important than ever to be knowledgeable about the products you are purchasing.  By educating yourself on the common terms of natural wax candles that are on the market today, you will know what your candle is made from.

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Floating Candles – Use Floating Soy Candles to Create a Romantic Atmosphere

August 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Create a romantic mood in any part of your home or special event using soy candles. For a more dynamic effect, the use floating soy candles would help you create a magical aura second to none.  Read more here

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Different Types of Wax For Candles

August 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Did you know that there are various types of candle wax?  Here is a great article showing the various types of wax used within the candle industry today.  To read the article, visit this Ezine article.

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Candle Lovers – Plan Your Candle Purchases So You Do Not Blow Your Budget

August 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

As a candle lover, you know candles are an important part of your home’s decorating accessories. As with any house hold purchase, they should be on your budget. Having a plan will allow you to budget for those small luxuries without breaking the bank. By asking yourself simple questions you can keep your budget goals in order.  Read this article to see the questions.

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5 Ways Natural Wax Candles Can Help Your Remodel Budget

August 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

With today’s economy being so uncertain, simple home improvements may be the best value for your dollar. Depending on your actual decor, that remodel could actually cost even more. Simple decorating, can actually save you money.  Here is an article that will help with your decorating budget.

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Candle Buying Check List

August 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Purchasing candles can be very overwhelming. To ensure that your experience is calm and illuminating it helps to have your thoughts organized. Having a candle checklist will help you identify what qualities within a candle are important to you. A candle checklist can be very useful while you are shopping either online or at your neighborhood store.  You can read the full article by visiting this ezine article.

Ria Wallace is a Master Chandler and owner of Ria’s Collectables-A Soy Candle Company. Her mission in life is “Touching peoples lives one minute, one day, one flame at a time…..”™ She is also the Author of Ria’s Pay it Forward, and My-Our Old House where she shares real life stories and how the little people impact the everyday life of many. 
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Candles-Are Your Candle Containers Turning Black?

August 8, 2010 By 4 Comments

We have all purchased gorgeous candle containers, or that cute little candle holder and ended up with black soot on the top and sides.  This is very common when paraffin wax has been used.  This can also take place when metal wicks are used or if you are not trimming your wick.

There are two metal candle wicks that were commonly used in the production of candles.  One is lead which if your candles are made in the United States, they do not contain lead.  The other is Zinc core wicks which burn hotter and can produce black soot.

If you have purchased a candle that produces black soot while you are burning it, ask your supplier if the candle is made of natural wax such as Beeswax, Palm Wax, or Soy.  Make sure that it is not a blend of natural wax and paraffin. 

If in fact your candle is made of “all natural” wax, ask if they use Zinc wicks.   If they do, look for a supplier that uses only cotton wicks. 

Ria’s Collectables is one of many small candle companies that uses natural wax as well as cotton wicks.  Regardless of who you purchase your candles from make sure they display the “We Checked” Logo on their web site.

Touching lives one day, one flame, one minute at a time…..

Add to your patio decor by placing natural Soy Wax candles in decorative containers.  Visit Ria’s Collectables for a variety of candle ideas

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Newsletter Naming Contest

August 6, 2010 By 6 Comments

Ria’s Collectables is having a contest. 

Ria’s Collectables is starting a news letter.  I need your help with naming it.  So, let’s have some fun. 

Here are the rules:

  1. Suggest a name.
  2. You may enter twice.
  3. You can not enter any title that has a Copy Right or Trade Mark.
  4. If your name is choosen, you will have to give Ria’s Collectables exclusive rights to it.  In return, we will shamelessly plug your company by posting a banner on Simply Soy Candle News as a thank you.  In addition, you will receive one of our beautifuly hand poured soy pillar candles of our choice postage paid.  So, please make sure that you live within the United States.

The contest ends August 9th, 2010.  Winner’s will be notified via this blog on August 10th, 2010. 

If you have any questions, please let me know.  Good luck!

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