Candles for
Spring
Spring
has sprung. It's time to change the air in your home from the
hum-drum of winter and brighten things up a
bit.
For many
people, spring is a time to open their home to friends and
family and start to enjoy the fact that it's warm enough to
head outdoors once again.
It could
be a time to appreciate the first flowery blooms of the season,
and enjoy teatime with the ladies.
No matter
how you choose to welcome spring into your home, there are a
lot of ways candles and can be worked in to help you welcome
the season.
Flowery
Fragrance
The main
thing people think about in spring is flowering blooms and
nature coming back to life after a very dormant winter. While
you may not have the best green thumb, and also may not have a
flowering paradise in your yard, you can use candles to take
part in the season. Purchase candles scented with appropriate
flowers of the season such as jasmine, and enjoy the scent of
the blooms.
If you
want to really do this right, consider adding some pressed
flowers to the candles that are going to be set out. This is
done by heating a utensil, such as a spoon, and lightly holding
it against the side of the candle. The heat will soften the
wax, allowing you to press the flower into the candle surface
creating a visual and scent spring display.
April
Showers
One thing
many people expect in spring is the rain that will keep those
flowers blossoming throughout the season. After all, where do
you think the 'April showers bring May flowers' line came from.
If you don't want a house overtaken by the scent of flowery
blooms, you instead may choose to appreciate the rain that will
bring those flowers to life outside.
There are
rain-scented candles that can be lit in your home to fill the
air with the scent of air that has been cleaned by a soft
spring shower. Additionally, many of these candles come in
beautiful shades of blue that can be used not only to scent the
room, but also as an attractive addition to your
décor.
Spring
Harvest
Not only
flowers are seen in the spring, but some fruits and vegetables
start to bloom this time of year as well. These are scents that
can be brought into your home to make the air always
appetizing. Among the fruits that are in season now are
blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, pineapples, raspberries and
strawberries. Additionally, vegetables such as cucumbers are in
season at this time as well.
Any
combination of these scents can be put together in your home to
give it an air of a spring harvest.
Spring
Weddings
Spring is
a very popular time for weddings. If you are helping to
decorate for one of these weddings, you may be looking for a
unique way to 'say spring' in the décor. Instead of traditional
centerpieces, why not use candles appropriate to the
season.
You
should be able to find candles in white, or in appropriate
wedding colors that are scented with some of the aromas of
spring. From flowers to fresh fruit, these candles can be used
as part of a floating centerpiece. Small crystal bowls, or even
large mouthed crystal goblets can be filled with water and
floating scented candles can be placed in the water and lit for
a romantic effect and pleasing scent.
Every
season has it's themes, colors and scents to match. Make a
stronger impact this spring by adding spring-themed candles to
your home or event décor.
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