A Ghostly Treat from Yankee Candle

October has begun, bringing with it the promise of some spooky fun as Halloween fast approaches.  The nights are getting darker and the wet and windy weather is bringing a chill to our bones.  There is nothing nicer than snuggling up indoors, safe and warm, bathed by the gentle glow and gorgeous scent of a Yankee Candle.

This Halloween, Yankee Candle have three seasonal fragrances to choose from:  the sweet smell of Candy Corn; the exotic and aromatic patchouli perfume of Witches' Brew and the indulgently gooey marshmallow scent of Ghostly Treats.  Each one captures the essence of Halloween evoking memories of Trick 'n' Treating, telling spooky stories and having scary fun as the witching hour approaches.

The candles are beautifully presented in decorated jars with over 65 hours of burning time.  

We received a Yankee Candle Ghostly Treats Large Jar (RRP £19.99).  I love the design, which makes it a perfect addition to my home this Halloween. The imagery is simple and delivers the fun-filled, spookiness of the occasion perfectly. The Yankee Candles are so lovely to use, contained safely within the sturdy jar with no danger of dripping wax.  The Ghostly Treats fragrance is based on marshmallow, but there is a definite hint of sweet vanilla there too.  As the wax burns and pools, it gives off its fragrance filling the room with a deliciously, sticky, sweet seasonal scent.  

Yankee Candle are known as the world's best loved candle, bringing a huge host of fragrances to suit any mood, occasion or season.  The range of candle types from jars to melts to votives to tealights, satisfies all your fragranced candle requirements and the brilliant accessories including jar holders, shades and lanterns allow you to add your own style to how the candles are presented.

You can check out the range including the Halloween 2014 candles and accessories and this Christmas's offerings at www.yankeecandle.co.uk.

LED Candles Review

My mum loves candles.  Her bedroom had a collection of candles which she used to light every night and sometimes left burning after she'd fallen asleep.  It was fortunate that she didn't burn down her house, especially when she accidentally bought an outdoor candle to add to her collection!  However, she did cause a lot of smoke damage and the ceiling above the candles became black and coated in a waxy layer which made it very hard to repaint.  Consequently, my dad banned the use of candles meaning my mum misses out on the ambience of flickering candles and the relaxing, gentle light they emit.

That is until now...

ParamountZone.com have sent me a set of LED remote control candles.  The three flameless pillar candles are totally safe, eliminating all risk of fire. They are also mess and smoke free.  They have a realistic flicker effect and create the perfect ambient lighting  for a relaxing setting.

They come with a remote control which can be used to control the brightness.  There is also a 4 or 8 hour timer so they can be set to switch off safely.  The candles have 50,000 hours total glowing time with 200 hours for each battery change and require 2 x AAA each.  (The remote control comes with a battery included.)

These candles can be used indoors or outside and are safe around children and animals, billowing curtains or windy conditions.  The wax effect finish of the candles makes them look really realistic.  I am really impressed with how nice they are. They look really good and the lighting effect is very authentic.  It creates a lovely romantic ambience in a room.  Knowing that they are completely safe is very reassuring (especially as I'm giving these to my mum!)

Paramount Zone's price for the three candle set is an excellent £12.99.  I have seen similar products on the market for much more.  I think these would make a lovely Christmas gift for anyone who loves having the relaxing ambience of a candle burning in their home.  Postage and packing is free on orders over £14.

It's well worth taking a look at Paramount Zone for some great gift ideas for all the family this Christmas.  They have a huge range of novelty gifts for everyone from tots to grown-ups.

Cook with Lisa...Scented Candles to Light up Your Life

Delicious Scented Candles for The Home

Smell is such an evocative sense.  So many memories from childhood can be instantly recalled with the merest sniff of a Victoria Sponge baking in the oven.  Or the lingering scent of the zesty lemon reminding me of my Mum's home made Lemon Meringe Pie Filling simmering on the hob.  It's so comforting, transporting me back to a carefree time.

Lisa Roukin, from Cook with Lisa is a talented cooking teacher.  Inspired by the comforting aromas of her own childhood, she has created the most gorgeous smelling candles.  Based on popular desserts, Apple Pie, Shortbread, Raspberry Sorbet or Pineapple Flambe, within minutes of lighting the candle, your house will radiate warm and welcoming scents.

The manufacturing process was very important to Lisa who developed the fragrances with a range of scents to suit every palate, spicy, warm, fresh and tropical.

I was sent one of Lisa's candles to try...in Pineapple Flambe.  It came in a lovely 8cm tall tin.  The moment I opened it the gorgeous, tropical scent hit me.  It was fresh, sweet and fruity and reminded me of holidays and summer time!

The candle itself has a 50 hour burn time and is handmade in the UK with British sourced ingredients.  They do not contain any animal products so are completely vegetarian friendly!

The dessert theme doesn't end with the fantastic smell.  In a unique twist, each candle includes a tried and tested recipe on the label which means you can experience the delicious dish for yourself.

Lighting the wick and watching the wax slowly begin to melt, I inhaled the gorgeous warming aroma of Pineapple Flambe.  The scent was very authentic and not too overpowering which was pleasing.  I love the concept of dessert scented candles.

They are a zero calorie fix for dieters who want to experience their favourite desserts without having to eat them.  They will satisfy even the sweetest tooth!  All the enjoyment in a completely guilt and calorie free treat.