Do you like candles?

@JenInTN (27514)
United States
January 30, 2009 3:56am CST
I really like candles. Especially the ones that have strong scents. I am especially fond of rose scented candles. I have one lit somewhere most all the time. They are also very nice for decorating purposes too. Some people like to put them on their dinner tables. Do you like burning candles? Are you partial to a certain scent?
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
30 Jan 09
i do like candles but i' afraid i'll go off & leave ione burning & have a fire, i use the things where they melt. i love the the yankee candles but they are soooooooo high. i have a friend that gives them to me, bless her heart. i like the sage & citrus.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
31 Jan 09
it is nice of her. she orders them off the net somewhere i have never ask where. she has more money than i do, lol, thank heavens. one of my friends across the street like the cottin real well but i love the citrus & sage,
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
31 Jan 09
I have a friend that's from New Hampshire and when she goes home to visit,she takes a list of those at work that want a Yankee candle. I haven't got her to get one for me yet because it seems she's always going when I don't have the extra money.lol I think she gets a good deal on them there.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Yankee candles are the best I've had so far! They are expensive though. That's nice your friend gives you some. Those things smell good even when they're not burning. I'll have to check out the sage and citrus scent when I go to the mall this weekend. Thanks for responding jo.
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
30 Jan 09
Hi Jenn well i like candles in differnt colors and sure in Differnt shapes i like aroma candles in differnt container with lovely formats in it and they are very good decoration specially when u Lit them in Dark, and images in them look very Good Take care
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
31 Jan 09
Hi Jen u r always welcome well in bath room, i like full light as i mostly take bath under showwer, but if u r taking bath in bath tub and want to enjoy it, then aroma candle light is good idea Enjoy Bye
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Hiya cupid! They can certainly set a mood. That's for sure. I love candles. They are relaxing. I really like to bathe with a couple of candles lit. It's nice after a stressful day. Thanks for the response.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
30 Jan 09
I too like candles, like you. Scented candles look all the more good and you are very right, they can used as show pieces. When candle burn, it gives us light but in the process, finishes itself. The meaning of my name is - 'earthern lamp, which is lit with the help of cotton tube and some oil'. Deepak also burn like candle and give light to others.............LOL!
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
31 Jan 09
Yes, I think my grand father gave this name to me and I try my best to justify my name........!!!
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
30 Jan 09
WOW!!!! That's a great meaning for a name. I really like that. Your family must have put alot of thought into the perfect name for you. I can see you live up to it my friend. Thanks for sharing that with us.
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@MisterPlus (1915)
• Philippines
30 Jan 09
I like candles too but I don't have any for a collection. I am fascinated by some candle designs. They look so pretty. What I usually buy are those for use. Especially when I am going to visit my best friend's tomb. One day I will buy one for our house as a decor. I like the scented candles to add some flavor in our house.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Hi MisterPlus! Some of the candle designs I've seen are amazing. I like them for decoration too but I mostly have just the ones I like to burn. I agree that they add flavor to a house. Thanks for the response.
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Mostly in the winter I burn candles, the help take the smells out of the house during the times when the house is closed up. i like vanilla.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Winter is a good time for candles! It does help for closed up areas. I like them most all the time though. Thanks for responding savypat. Take care.
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@snowcat46 (2322)
• United States
30 Jan 09
I love burning candles. I used to love the scented ones, especially lilac and vanilla. But now, I'm allergic to most scents. I still burn the regular kind. I think it's very soothing, watching the flame while doing dishes or some other task that takes time but not a lot of concentration. It's almost zen-like. I wish I could do it more, but too many tasks require moving around. I don't want to forget I've got one lit!! Burning the house down isn't on my agenda!!
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Hi snowcat! Definately want to remember that you have one burning..lol..That's to bad your allergic to the scented candles. I really enjoy the vanilla and lilac scents. It is soothing. Thanks for the response.
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@oldboy46 (2129)
• Australia
5 Feb 09
Scented Candles - Scented candles, light subtle fragrance
From time to time my partner will use candles but not very often. That is mainly because my ex-wife liked candles so I would often buy them for her and we used them on special occassions. However, as my first marriage fell apart my now ex-wife started using candles on a regular basis. I actually thought that she had lit them for me when I came home after a week truck driving. However, my daughters said a few things after we separated and it all fell into place for me. Just too late as it happened. My ex was using the candles I used to buy for her to cover up the smell of the aftershave of her boyfriend. So as my partner is aware of my feelings about candles, we seldom use them at all and in fact most of the time it would be if we had a power outage. Sometimes she will have them alight but they will be on the side board and not the table. Also they will have a very subtle scent about them which is the opposite of what my ex-wife used to like.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
5 Feb 09
That's terrible! No wonder you don't like them! No good trudging up bad memories. Toss out the candles and take a big whiff! Your wife loves you. Take care oldboy and thanks for responding.
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
30 Jan 09
I am a candle lover in general but scented candles are my absolute favourite...Vanilla and Black Cherry are two of my favs..What I REALLY like most though is scented candles that I've made myself..
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Wow..you make them yourself. That would be great for me to learn as much as I like to burn them. I like a strong scented candle and I guess you can make them as strong as you want. My favorite brand is Yankee but they are expensive. I get them anyway sometimes because they are so good though.lol. Thanks for responding.
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@ElicBxn (63643)
• United States
30 Jan 09
spicy stuff, cinnamon, but Haven't burned any lately
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@ElicBxn (63643)
• United States
31 Jan 09
I don't really like apple scents, but enough cinnamon will save a lot of territory
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
31 Jan 09
I got some apple pie candles once and they were awesome. Alot of cinnamon!
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• United States
30 Jan 09
I love candles of all kinds I am a candle nut I am always buying new ones and most of the time I have candles lite around my house I just love the look of candles in a dark room its really relaxing to me and I love the scented oils also that heat with the tea candles under them I think ocean breeze is my fav though and another thing I do is put a pan of water on the stove on simmer and sprinkle some cinnommon in it make the house smell so good alot of people think I am baking when i do that!
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
30 Jan 09
I'll have to try that. I like for my house to smell really good. I have a candle lit somewhere all the time too. I like the scented oils but I use a plugin thing for those. Never tried the ones heated by candles. Ocean Breeze is a great scent. I had a huge candle once that burned for about 4 months with that scent. I enjoyed it.
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@Ratris (79)
• Indonesia
30 Jan 09
I like candles when it on my birthday cake. It must be many cause my age is 29th. So there are many candles there. When it burn, everyone sing birthday to me and seem so happy.Situation became hilarious when the candles were burn. Without candles, i think there will calm situation. When my friends finish their sing, the candles were blown an turn dark. Ya. It time to make wish. To pry and hope anything the best for me.
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@Ratris (79)
• Indonesia
31 Jan 09
Hi Jnt, you're welcome.Will u please be friend in my list. I have no friend yet. I wait good news from you.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Hi Ratris! Sounds like a fun party..gotta have candles at a birthday party. Is that the only time you like them? Thanks for the response.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
31 Jan 09
Sure Ratris. I just requested you. Happy mylotting.
@fasttalker (2796)
• United States
30 Jan 09
I love to burn candles and I also love to make them. That way you can make them as strong/weak as you like the scent to be. They have hundreds of scents to choose from. Probably my favorite in the winter is cinnamon. I like lighter scents in the Spring and Summer though. The last ones I made were dreamsickle. MMMM They smelled good enough to eat! LOL
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Ohhh..I bet dreamsickle was nice. I would love to learn how to make them. How did you learn? A class or a book? How much time does it take you to make one? I know a couple of people that have taken up this hobby but not well enough to give them the twenty questions about it like you...LOL...Thanks for responding.
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• United States
31 Jan 09
A friend of mine showed me how to make them. Here goes: LOL Use a fry daddy (or some similar deep fryer) and set your temperature to 200 degrees. Add your wax ( available at any candle supply store) When your wax melts add small piece of color block (also available at candle supply store) then add your fragrance (usually about 1 ounce per pound of wax) Pour into containers and add your wick! LEt it set up for 24 hours. Not hard at all. I just make thm for myself and friends and I have had to learn as I go but it ireally very simple! Wax does have a flash point kind of like grease so that is why you use something to gauge your temperature. You can also do it in a double boiler with a candy thermometer but I bought a fry daddy for 20 bucks and that'a all I use it for. Good Luck
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
31 Jan 09
Thank you fasttalker! Looks like you've started a candle making fad,lol..I'm going to try it. Guess it is a learn as you go process and as long as I don't burn down the house ..I'm good...lol..Thanks again.
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@UK_Shree (3603)
30 Jan 09
Yes I really do like candles too. They help to create a very relaxed atmosphere, and can be romantic too. I love scented candles, epsecially rose and lavender but even the candles which are not scented are great for the visual effect they create.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Good point! I always burn the same scent at once! Mixing them up like that could make a couple of good scents very bad.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
30 Jan 09
I love rose! It's my favorite but I like and burn alot of others too. I like mixing it up. I agree they are nice even without the scent. Thanks for responding!
@UK_Shree (3603)
30 Jan 09
Yeah variety is definitely good, although I wouldn't burn different scents at the same time as I feel you lose the beauty of each individual scent in the bigger mixed scent.
@Lindery (853)
• Latvia
30 Jan 09
I like candles, specially vanilla flavor and all kind of fruity scent candles. I light candles often in the evenings to make a romantic atmosphere.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
30 Jan 09
Hi Lindery! I like the vanilla scents too. They do make for a nice atmosphere and can be very romantic. Thanks for the response.
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• United States
31 Jan 09
I love candles even though they are not really allowed in my house because they are considered a fire hazard.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
31 Jan 09
They could be a fire hazard if not burned properly. I alway make sure they are in a proper hilder and nothing is close to them that may catch fire. I also make sure they are set level and won't fall over. Thanks for responding.
@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
1 Feb 09
yep, I have about 20 that are large and I burn them quite often. I have alot of different fragrances....and sometimes I have 3 burning all at once....lol but its wonderful when they carry the sccent through the house....
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
1 Feb 09
Hi eaforeman!It is nice when the scent carries! I love my house to smell nice and it relaxes me too. Thanks for the response!
@nancyrowina (3850)
31 Jan 09
I like candles as decorative items and always have at least 2 in my living room on a set of candle holders I have. I was looking into how easy they are to make and I'd like to give it a go as it's cheaper than I thought to buy the materials.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
31 Jan 09
Heyya nancy! Check out fasttalkers post..she has given us a recipe!!! I think I will try it too. We should both give it a whirl..lol...I do spend a bit more on candles than I think it would be to make them. Thanks for the response.
• Philippines
31 Jan 09
Yeah. I love candles especially the scented ones. Moreso, I was born of the feast of candles, February 2. Thanks.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
31 Jan 09
Hi dorisday! What is the feast of candles? It sounds very intriguing.
@sameroad (3179)
• United States
31 Jan 09
i like candles and i like burning them. I want to get some new ones actually. i almost bought some the other day but didn't. my mom really likes to burn them. she'll have the whole house smelling really good from all her candles. plus it makes it nice. turn off all the lights and just have the candles burning. i like to burn them while i'm smoking lol I like incenses too. i don't have a partial scent or anything. i like the flower ones and musk ones.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
31 Jan 09
Funny you mention the smoking thing. A lady once told me that burning a candle gets rid of the smoke. Eats it or something. I can't remember. She said when she worked in a bar/resturant that when they burned candles there the place wasn't near as smokey as when they didn't. Thanks for responding.
@sammy009 (259)
• United States
31 Jan 09
HI. I like candels, I would say my favorite is vanilla, I love that smell. I like other scents to, fresh lines. The cookie scents for in my kitchen, or cinnamon.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
1 Feb 09
Heyya sammy! I love all those scents you mentioned! I like the food scents for my kitchen too. I smelled one banana pudding..It was great. They make me hungry.lol Thanks for responding.