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DIY Floating Candles to Brighten Up Your Home

Floating candles appear to be small décor items but they will surely bring a radical change in your living spaces when you incorporate them with water. They make the best additions to artificial Ponds, pools, dinner tables and bathtubs on any occasion while adding bliss to the entire space. Floating candles are easy to make at home, you can make them for giving a personal touch to the décor of your home, wedding or parties, you can also make them for your loved ones. They can be made in any color with any fragrance. If you are a DIY enthusiast and love making decorative accessories then this discussion is a must read for you.

Things That You Need:

•    Paraffin Wax

•    Silicone Mould for floating candles

•    Essential Oil / Fragrance Oils

•    Candle Dye Chips

•    Wicks

•    Cooking spray or Vaseline

STEP 1

You have to melt the wax using a double boiler, take a large pot and add water to it, place a small can or tin on the water and let the water heat up to 185 degrees. Add wax to the tin and let it melt slowly, keep stirring. Don’t boil candle wax in direct heat as it prone to catch fire.

STEP 2

Add candle dye chips while the wax is heating. You can choose any color of your choice and add a pleasant color to your homemade candles. One dye chip is more than enough for one pound of wax, use a wooden spoon for stirring and maintaining the consistency. Essential oils or fragrance oils are easily available at every home and should be added for an aromatic experience, into the pot as soon as possible after turning off the burner.

STEP 3

Paraffin wax needs to be at 150 Degree Fahrenheit for being ready to be poured. If you have a thermometer, you can use that for measuring the temperature. Just in case if you don’t have a thermometer, wait till a thin film forms on the edges of the tin.

STEP 4

Take your molds and coat it with cooking spray or petroleum jelly to minimize the resistance while taking the candles out. Gently pour the wax in each section, make sure that the wax is evenly poured. Let the wax settle down for some time and then slowly add tabbed wicks, use a toothpick for fixing the wick if it falls.

STEP 5

Let the candles harden, it will take around two to three hours for the wax to settle down properly.  Once the candles have settled, gently take out them from the mold. You can place them in the fridge 5-10 minutes before taking out the candles.

You’re all set to create centerpieces using your own creation, just take clear glass bowls, add some water, throw in some flower petals and top them off with a couple of floating candles.

Just in case you’re a couch potato and would rather buy a floating candle, then you should browse through Lighthaus Candle, showcasing a wide range of premium scented floating candles.

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How to Incorporate Taper Candles tin Any Living Space

The perfect idea for a romantic date is a candlelight dinner, isn’t it? Ever wondered why it is considered to be romantic and why there is only one type of candles that are used for candlelight dinners? The candles are known as taper candles and they feature a long structure that puts your face in the highlight, the warm and soft light makes everything look more pleasant- especially your partner. The facial lines are smoothened, the pupils are dilated, and your eyes look bigger, these candles can bring an added charm to the ambiance of any living space.

Taper candles are widely known as dinner candles and used for dining tables as centerpieces because they do not drip and ruin the exclusive furniture pieces. There is more substance to taper candles than being categorized as dinner candles. If you are wondering about how taper candles can be incorporated in other décor purposes like wedding, events or home then the below tips will surely help you:

1.        Using Tapers for Wedding or Reception Décor

Thinking about creating a romantic atmosphere at your wedding or reception ceremony? Adding candles will surely create the right ambiance that you have been craving for, either you can choose one type of candles or incorporate multiple. Incorporating taper candles with pillars or glass votives for bringing an alluring touch to highlight the décor will be the perfect choice. For entrances and hallways, you can go for metallic candle holders topped by pillar candles. Dining areas and gathering spaces can be decorated with centerpieces created with flowers, taper candle holders, and candelabras along with taper candles to add a mysterious charm.

2.   Hanging Candle Chandeliers for Living Rooms

Living rooms are like the center of attraction in any home because this is the place where family and friends gather together. Add a contrast to your basic living room by opting for a hanging candle chandelier and make it more alluring by decorating it with colorful taper candles according to your décor theme. You can also opt for taper candles in colors that match with the color of your throw pillows or accent furniture.

3.   Give a rustic touch to your Study or Home Library

Who does not love the smell of old books? If you are a bibliophile then the best combo for you would be a calm study room, warm lights, and a rocking chair on which you lay while sipping hot chocolate and reading your favorite book. But something is missing here isn’t it? Reckon the old school libraries or maybe the one from Harry potter with floating candles in the air? Why not add a rustic touch to your study room with vintage candelabras with taper candles.

4.    Bring a Natural and Refreshing Appeal in your Bedroom

If you love a minimalist décor but want to add something beautiful yet not too flashy in your bedroom then you can add a dresser or corner shelf. Add some indoor plants including silver dollar plant, Chinese money plant, jade plant or bonsai plants, choose natural color pots to keep them. Place some scented or unscented taper candles in metal or wooden taper candle holders for a classic appeal.

5.    A Jacuzzi Complemented by Wine, Candles and Your Partner

Pamper yourself or your partner with a romantic hot bath, sipping wine and eating strawberries in a Jacuzzi sounds so tempting, doesn’t it? You can make this experience more sensual by decorating your Jacuzzi or the area near your bathtub with flowers and candles. Add some pink bath bombs and rose petals in hot water, you can burn some rose scented candles for spreading romantic vibes. If you have a countertop or some space in a corner, you can add a candle holder and some taper candles for bringing a warm glow to the entire bathroom.

If you haven’t been lucky enough to find the right taper candles till now, Lighthaus Candle houses a huge collection of truly dripless taper candles that can help you indulge in candles without having to worry about ruining your expensive piece of furniture. Browse through our extensive range at

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Are you infected by the travel bug? We Have Shortlisted 5 Must Have Travel Accessories for You

Whether you’re packing bags for your first or last trip, it’s always good to make a checklist of the things that you may need irrespective of if it’s a romantic international getaway or just a long weekend away from the city chaos. We all have been in the situations where we forgot to pack the most essential things or the things we left assuming that we won’t need them. Apparently, it turned out to be a disaster and we ended up making a fool of ourselves.

If you have witnessed any situation in which you forgot to something really important then here we have created a short list of must-have travel accessories for you:

1.        Personal Care and Hygiene Products

If you are relying on the personal care or hygiene products that you will be getting in your hotels then you probably should give second thoughts to it. When you’re going to a new city, the weather and the environment will be absolutely different so switching to different personal care products won’t be a good idea. Trust the ones that you have been using religiously whether it’s your sunscreen, face wash, lotion or shampoo. Don’t forget to pack the hygiene products like sanitizers, mouthwash, wet wipes and toilet rolls (just in case if the public washrooms or the ones in mountains are running out of them).

2.        Smart Accessories

There’s no way that you will be running here and there to find a charging port in the middle of a beach, so you need to pack a portable power bank (with USB and charger of course), headphones (to keep you calm and distracted from the noise), I pod or MP3 players and a digital camera to save your phone’s battery from dying. You can also pack a wireless Bluetooth speaker, torch, quick dry towel and water purifier bottle.

3.        Foldable Shoe Bags and Storage Bags

It’s all rainbows and sunshine when you’re packing your bags with clean ironed clothes and shoes that turn out to be a disastrous mess when you’re checking out from your hotel. Who has the energy to nicely pack bags when you’re coming to your cozy home? You can save your time, energy and probably other stuff in your luggage from getting stained or damp with your dirty clothes and shoes with foldable shoe bags and storage bags for clothes. Pheww, just stack the dirt inside bags and you’re ready to roll back to your home.

 4.        Scented Travel Candles

Scented Travel Candles are becoming a thing nowadays, it could be carried while you’re on a business trip, solo tour or a romantic getaway with your mate. No matter how beautiful a destination is, you always end up seeking for comfort and warmth of your home. A scented tin candle would do wonders for you, whether it’s shooing away your jet lags during a business trip or making your hotel room more welcoming. You can also use it to spice up the romance during a romantic getaway, just light up a rose scented tin candle and order some wine, chocolates, and flowers while your partner is taking a shower. This will surely melt their heart and make them drool over you. Did you know? Beyonce loves the warm and sweet aroma on vanilla scented candles and she has them all around in her house. She confessed that she has someone to lighten up the vanilla aroma candles at her home when she’s away, so that her home smells like vanilla when she gets back from vacations.

5.     A Good Book and Green Tea  

Traveling in countries like Europe or Asia means a lot of downtime on subways, trains and waiting for short flights or switching between the terminals to catch the connecting flights. You could read a book about the next city that you’re visiting, or a book on the great food of that particular place. You can also carry along some green tea or detox tea to flush out the toxins (that you probably got while munching that lip-smacking street food).

If you’re fond of aroma candles and love travelling then you will surely be interested in buying some travel tin candles? If yes then Lighthaus Candle houses one of the finest range of tin candles available in extensive range of fragrances, browse through our website at

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How to get the best out of Dripless Taper Candles

We all have been to weddings, receptions, and dinners where candles are displayed as centerpieces on dining tables, hallways or corners. But most of the time it’s the slender and long taper candles that are used with chic candle holders for giving a royal touch and uplifting the ambiance. Dripless taper candles are one of the safest choices for events as they are made in an inverted triangle shape that widens towards the bottom and makes them dripless. Apart from this, they’re also used for religious purposes in churches and at home in shades of white and ivory. 

If you have some dripless taper candles with you or are planning to buy some then here are few things that will bring out the best in them:

1.     Keep their wicks trimmed

If you want your candles to emit the perfect flame, then you need to trim the wicks for a better glow. A longer wick may produce more soot and the shorter one may get drowned inside the wax pool. To achieve the best burn keep the wicks between ¼ to ½ inches.

2.     Place them on a Flat Surface

The biggest turn off at any event, wedding or gathering could be the tilted taper candles. You got that right, when you are making a centerpiece with candles that are supposed to stand vertically, make sure that you’re securing them at the right position. Using a taper candle holder will keep the taper candles straight, reduce the chances of tilting and dripping.

3.     Differentiate between Scented and Unscented Taper Candles

While you are buying taper candles you need to be aware of the purpose that they will be serving. Buy scented ones if you want them for decoration, but if you will be using them as centerpieces on dining table then it’s better to go for unscented ones. The scented taper candles fragrance may get incorporated with the aroma of food turning out to be the worst of both worlds.

4.     Placement is of utmost importance

Most among us have been ignoring reading the monotonous yet important warning label below every candle. There are some easy rules that you should follow while placing scented or regular taper candles. Always keep them away from any direct source of air. Do not place them near open windows – by burning a candle near the window, you increase the chances of getting dust particles stuck on the wick and it may also blow up the candles. Don’t burn them under a fan, it makes the flame flicker too much, causing irregular burning of candles, in this scenario the dripless taper candles may start dripping.

5.     Maintain a Minimum Distance Between Multiple Tapers

Candles look amazing when they’re burning in a group. So, if you’re wondering to place your taper candles in a group on the dining table or on any other platform make sure that you maintain a minimum 3-inch distance between each of them. Burning candles too close to each other may cause warping, irregular melting, and dripping.

 If you haven’t been lucky enough to find the right taper candles till now, Lighthaus Candle houses a huge collection of truly dripless taper candles that can help you indulge in candles without having to worry about ruining your expensive piece of furniture. Browse through our extensive range at

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4 Ideas for Gorgeous Centerpieces with Floating Candles

The décor trend game is going really strong these days and people have now started coming up with creative ways and ideas to make their parties, weddings, and homes more appealing. Candles are no more a thing only to be used for lighting but they’re rather becoming an epitome of class and luxury. When it comes to floating candles, they are the most versatile type of candles, which can be used for enhancing the appearance and reflecting the décor theme of any space. The submerging of fire and water creates an aesthetically appealing arrangement. The flickering of candles creates dancing reflections on water, which cast a spell on you- captivating your eyes and soul with the magnetic aura.

You must have witnessed centerpieces created with floating candles, which appeared to be like they have been done by the pros but did you ever ask for a reality check on that, like how much efforts were actually put into that? The answer is no, it isn’t as complicated as it seems, what you have to do is decide the type of ambiance that you want and where you have to place it. This gets half of the job done, now that you know what you want so the below discussion will make start making sense to you

Before Proceeding! Things That You Need

•    Glass Vases

•    Floating Candles, depending upon the fragrance you want

•    Flowers of your choice could be roses, orchids, cherry blossoms or carnations

•   ENTHUSIASM  

1. Welcoming Centerpieces for Hallways and Entryways

The first thing that your guests notice when they enter your home or wedding is the decoration of your entryways and hallways. As they say, you never get a second chance to make first impressions, be sure to make the most of it. Take a ceramic bowl; place it where you want to create a centerpiece. Start off by decorating flowers and their petals on the boundaries so the vessel sits in the middle. You can make layers with different colors of flowers, for example, orange-red or red and white.  Fill the bowl with water, put some flowers inside and top it all by placing scented floating candles, depending upon the size and bam it’s ready to illuminate your surroundings.  Just in case you have a fountain, fake pond or a centerpiece at your entryways, which is capable enough to place floating candles then decorating it will do wonders for you.

2.  Floating Candles as Centerpieces for Living Room

A living room is like a hot spot of your home, where you chit chat and lounge with your family members and friends. You can make it more warm and welcoming by adding a centerpiece, from wooden, glass or stone you can choose any type of vessel, fill water and place some ball floating candles.

3. Setting up Romantic Ambiance in Bedroom

If you have been looking out for ways to woo your partner in the bedroom, then this one is surely a catch. Candlelight adds a warm glow, highlights best features and for creating romantic vibes; you can go for rose scented floating candles. Just take assorted glass vases, drop some intense red roses or carnations, you can use different colors for creating layers. Pour water and add some floating candles on top to get the look.

4. Poolside Wedding or Party

Who doesn’t want to kiss the love of their life in the middle of a beach, surrounded by sunshine, and water? But not everyone is lucky enough to organize a destination wedding. What we can do is bring some fantasy to poolside wedding. You can start by dropping some flower shaped floating candles in the pool or you can opt for lightweight flower shaped tealight holders and place floating candles inside them. You can also add some petals in contrasting color for creating an enchanting ambiance.

If you are not being able to find the scented floating candles or glass vases of your choice, then Lighthaus Candle has the right décor accessories for you. A huge collection of scented candles, candle holders, and centerpieces combos is just one click away from you. Browse through our extensive range at

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5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Jar Candles over Any Other Type of Candles

Candles are now becoming a trending home décor accessory whether for enhancing the décor appeal or to make the living spaces warmer. People have literally fallen in love with scented candles and are using them for making their regular lives more comforting. They turn out to be one of the best additions to any home, office, party or event. Despite the fact that aroma candles are beneficial for us, some people still resist buying them with one of the reasons being that they find candles very messy. Jar Candles have become one among the most chosen candle types because they come with the benefits of all candles without the risk factor of dripping wax. 

If you also want to take some scented candles to your home then here are 5 reasons why jar candles should be your pick:

1.     They’re Safe to Use

One of the major advantages of jars is the safety feature. As the name says, a jar candle is wax and wick inside a container topped by a lid. They’re easy to carry and reposition when they’re burning, you don’t need a specific type of candle holder to place them and most jar candles look absolutely stunning even when they’re not radiating candlelight and serves as a décor accessory.

2.     Jar Candles Come with a Longer Burn time

On an average jar candles burn longer than any other regular sized candles because there is no chance of wax spillage or dripping. You can burn a jar candle for as many hours as you want, on the other hand a taper or pillar can be burned up to 4 hours at once.

3.     Jars Retain Strong Scent Throw

When you burn candle jars, they usually create a larger pool of liquid wax, a larger wax pool is warmer and creates a strong scent throw in room. There are different types of waxes that are used in jars, which are infused with a higher fragrance load. Jar candles burn evenly, they do not lose their shape unlike other candles and holds up to 3 times more scent.

4.     Mess Free

You don’t have to worry about the wax spills and dripping when you’re dealing with jars, as they come self contained that means you don’t have to clean up any mess as they melt. The melted wax makes its way back to the jar and melts inside the parameters. This makes them feasible for placing them on the table cloth or any other decorative space that is prone to dripping wax.

5.     Reusable Containers 

The best thing about jar candles is that they come with reusable containers. Just clean the leftover wax from jars, wash them with luke warm water and they’re ready to be reused. You can use them for storing small accessories, eatables or if you are a DIY enthusiast you can decorate the jars and use them as tealight holders.

Looking for some scented jar candles loaded with strong aromas? Visit Lighthaus Candle at www.lighthauscandle.com for buying jar candles online. We have a wide collection of candles infused with an extensive range of aromas, discover your signature fragrance.

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Bring Your Childhood Memories Back with a Twist: DIY Crayon Candles

There’s this one thing, which we used to love as kids. They were our partners in crime when we shamelessly ruined our siblings’ homework or father’s important files and drew artistic paintings on walls. Do you recall them? Yes, we are talking about crayons, every kid has been obsessed with them. Watching the bright colors glide so smoothly was so satisfying but as we grew up, we left them in past. But who said crayons were only meant for coloring, relive your childhood memories or create some memories with your kids by making some fun crayon candles at your home. If you want to spend more time with your kids or want to participate in a group activity that keeps them engaged without missing out on the fun part then this could be a team activity for your little family:

Things You Need:

Crayons

Fragrance Oils / Essential Oils

Candle Wicks

Votive Glasses/ Shot Glasses

Popsicle Sticks for stirring

Disposable Cups

Step 1

The first step is you have to peel the paper off from all the crayons and break the desired colors into pieces.

Step 2

The next step is to fill a disposable cup with wax and microwave it for a minute. Stir it with a Popsicle stick and put it back in the microwave until its completely melted. Pour a thin layer of wax in glass votive holders and place the candlewicks in center, wait till they harden.

Step 3

Fill disposable cups with hard wax and top them with broken crayons, you can use one crayon for each color and add some fragrance oil. Microwave them for 2 minutes and let the crayon and wax liquefy completely, let the mixture cool for 30 seconds and then pour colored waxes in glass votive holders. The first layer will take around 20-30 min to dry, till then grab some snacks.

Step 4

Repeat the process until the glass votives are flooded with colored waxes, make sure to let the wax dry before you pour another layer. Your DIY crayon votive candles are ready to roll.