Candles Currently Burning
I really can't get enough of candles. I think I would actually prefer getting a candle as a gift than a perfume. Aside from the obvious fact that they can make an entire room smell good I really enjoy decorating with them. whether you've got a stack of books, magazines, or just an empty table, candles will tie everything together and make everything look and feel much more cozy.
I know that this isn't the cheapest candle but I find that out of all of the candles that I own I have to burn this one for the least amount of time in order to get my entire living room to smell good, takes about 5-10 minutes for the area to smell amazing so you really do get your moneys worth... but on top of everything how gorgeous does it look?
If you follow me on just about any social media you would know that I absolutely love Pf Candle Co. I love the simplicity of their design and I have yet to try a candle from them that I do not like. This candle in Piñon was actually just released this Tuesday August 15th and it is my favorite scent from them so far. Smells masculine, warm and fresh all at the same time, which is my favorite combination of scents for my home.
Another one of their scents that I really love & is still a favorite is black fig Again, it is a very warm earthy scent which I also find very calming due to it's hints of lavender.
Paddywax apothecary chamomile & figSpeaking of fig this is one of my first candles and I have repurchased it numerous times already. I really love the apothecary-esq bottle.. if you haven't noticed by now I have a thing for vintage looking bottles. Again, aside from how it looks it is a beautiful scent and one of the lighter/fresher scents that I own.
If you guys are in the market for VERY inexpensive yet aesthetically pleasing candles please do yourself a favor and take a look at H&M Home's candles. This candle is slightly softer than the other candles I mentioned and not as potent but still a very nice scent and they last quite a long time despite how inexpensive they are.
Manly Indulgence Candle in MidnightThis is my newest candle but it has already become one of my favorites. It is pretty big and only cost me $7.99 at marshalls so definitely check out marshalls candle section!This stuff is pretty potent as well but not overbearing at all and it smells very masculine and brings so much warmth to a space. I absolutely love it and have gotten nothing but compliments from everyone who walks in.
Finally, I have this candle by mine design in cucumber mint at the entrance of my home.This candle isn't exactly the warmest candle but it is so perfect for hot summer days. Really reminds me of summer so I usually burn this one earlier in the day. A lot of people hate it when the glass gets stained like this but I actually like it. I think it makes things look a little more rustic and less perfect.
Current Throw Pillow Collection
A little while ago I had mentioned that I was slowly going to create a throw pillow collection so I thought I'd share what I have so far.... definitely not finished but wanted to share the progress.It's pretty hard to refrain from buying 17 throw pillows all at once, especially if you are a new homeowner but I have found that taking your time with it really helps you collect pieces that you truly love and aren't going to get tired of in two weeks. This actually applies to all interior decor purchases. However, even if I were to get tired of them, all of the pillows are actually pillow covers with pillow inserts so I can change them whenever I want either way so it kind of works out to wait a little longer and spend a tiny bit more.
The covers themselves are not even that expensive, what makes them a tiny bit more pricey is the fact that, for each cover, you need a pillow insert but I guess it's kind of an investment since you purchase the insert once and then switch out the cover whenever you please.
So far my favorite places to purchase pillows are Etsy & H&M home. On Etsy the covers are a bit more expensive but on H&M they are ridiculously inexpensive and actually very nicely made. I purchase most of my inserts on amazon and onlinefabricstore.com and all of my pillow inserts are mostly composed of feather in order to get the perfect shape when I karate chop them lol
As a person who has serious commitment issues with wall decor, I really enjoy decorating with pillows and throws & pretty much anything that doesn't require me committing to something 100%. Don't get me wrong, there are certain things I don't mind putting on the walls but for the most part I prefer being able to switch things around whenever I please. Links to all pillows are captioned on pertaining pictures. Please note that some of the pillows that I've purchased from etsy are one-of-a-kind so I have linked the store which I purchased them from instead of the actual pillow. xx