The Candles of Charlotte: 2014 Edition

The scented candle has come a long way. Evolving into an evenly burning, beautifully presented aromatic accessory. That’s right, think of scent as an accessory too. Your rooms’ perfume.

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The warm glow, the aromatherapy, the dazzling decanter all collide to create the perfect gift. As we tip off the gift buying season let’s check out the Candles of Charlotte…..but first, here are a few candle tips:

1. Trim your wick to 1/4″ before you light it.
2.Burn the candle enough for the surface to liquefy—the wax with harden evenly.
3. Candles are made of paraffn wax (burns better and smoother) or soy wax (burns cleaner). Most scented candles are a mix of the two.

ALEXANDER SCOTT

ALEXANDER SCOTT Private label Candle & Glass Globe

Alexander Scott’s private label candle has been their #1 selling item for the past 4 years. The signature Green Bamboo & Jasmine scent won’t compete with food which makes it perfect for entertaining. Candle $38, Globe $49 —Holiday Bundle special (candle & globe) 10% Off.

THE BOULEVARD AT SOUTH END

Local Handmade and Affordable. A great selection of candles in a variety of scents at great prices.

Holly soy candles in scents of bayberry, sugar plum frost, spiced orange and cinnamon $17

Hand poured mason jar candles from Green City Bottle Company in Pumpkin Pie and Mistletoe $20

Put a bird on it! Sweet sparrow containers with soy wax in the scent of roasted espresso, pumpkin vanilla and hazelnut $18

Made in Charlotte, Southern Soap candles features scents of the south in Front Porch, Southern Sunrise, Charleston and Gardenia $15 and up

32 FLAVORS BOUTIQUE

32 Flavors Boutique on East Blvd (the South Blvd end of things) offers a great selection of affordable handmade jewelry, art & accessories as well as fun classes, from jewelry making to painting & much more. These artisan soy candles are locally made and come in a variety of scents like peppermint twist, white Christmas and French coffee.

Candle Bravo Tins $9.95

Candle Bravo Jars $19.95

BEDSIDE MANOR

Our 20th Anniversary Candle

Celebrating their 20th Anniversary Bedside Manor launched a candle that captures the fragrance that envelopes you when you enter the store.

Elton John Candle

A sophisticated and unique arrangement of notes from Sir Elton John’s favorite flowers: hyacinth, freesia, rose, and jasmine, which he grows in his garden at Woodside in Old Windsor, UK.

Nest Candles

The perennially popular Nest Candles in scents of Bamboo, Grapefruit, Pumpkin Chai, Moroccan Amber, Lemongrass & Ginger

Aquesse Candles Luxe Linen – Price: $40.00

Aquiesse Luxe Linen candle is a fresh clean blend of warm linen, herbal tea and smooth sandalwood.

Hobnail Glass Candle

Beautiful hobnail glass in many lovely colors and filled with pure vegetable wax. These candles will burn up to 100 hours as they fill your space with fragrant illumination. The glasses are handcrafted, variation in glass color may occur. $32

WOO SKINCARE & COSMETICS

This local go-to place for favorite makeup and skincare lines also has a collection of candles.

Nest Candle Birchwood Pine

Lafco Candles in scents Ski House, Big Sky and Courtland Apple

Aerin Lauder candles

MONKEE’S OF CHARLOTTE

Across Selwyn Ave from WOO, you can shop Monkee’s select designer candles along with fashion from QC favorite designers like Tory Burch and Trina Turk, Alice&Trixie, Kate Spade, DVF and more.