Candle With Care

We all know candles are the bomb.

Da. Bomb.

They create atmosphere, aroma, mood, a chill yet cozy feeling…


But if you’re stuck in the $24.99 Yankee Candle Company vortex, here’s what you need to get the maximum ambience with minimum finance.


First, pick what you like (or even love)!


Those blank, clear glass vases that keep stacking up from flower deliveries?

Or a quick trip to the Dollar Store and you’ll stock up fast and cheap!

Use those bowls, vases, whatever you have to create the coolest autumn ambience.

A few fall leaves catch your fancy?

Wet them and line a mason jar for a glowing, fall effect.

Tall and narrow?  Short and stout?

Cinnamon sticks with a candle in the center!

You don’t even need a vase, just a glue stick or some raffi to wrap a candle, and the result will be cozy-riffic.

Nothing outside is off limits. 

A fallen branch? Carve some space for a chai chai candle in the middle of that puppy!

A wreath?

Suddenly a centerpiece with smaller candles in the center.


Candle the kids will love?

Candy corn candles! So many ways to dive into this one…


So, look at your autumn decorating.

Zoom in on some areas that could use a bit of Cozy.

And have at it! 

Make it glow!

Add these to your gourds and the neighbors will be taking notes!