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Dana Elle Soy Candles

There is something about scent that changes our mood, our surroundings, our lives. ..

Introducing Dana Elle, luxurious soy candles in elegant artisan hand-blown glass containers.

Carla Lesko, Owner of Dana Elle Candles, has partnered with Portland Glassblowing to create the most exquisite glass holders for these "scent-sational" soy candles. The candles are made from a luxurious soy blend and will burn for approximately 80 hours. The scents are unique and distinctive, and include blends such as Tahitian Vanilla with honeysuckle and ginger, Caribbean Waters with waterlily and grapefruit (our favorite!), Carmelized Pear with nutmeg and brown sugar, and Wild Blackberry with red currant and guava...and the list goes on!

The company prides itself in using only local artisans from the state of Maine to create these classic works of art. Of course, this is where the owner, Carla, and her four year old daughter reside. And in case you didn't guess...Dana Elle is her name!

For those with discriminating taste and who appreciate the finer things in life, Dana Elle Candles will become a wonderful addition to the home. Let the flames flicker from the colored glass, dance upon the walls, and fill your home with fragrances that will lift your spirit and renew your soul.

Dana Elle Candle...buy them here!

Nox Lumen Candles

There are candles…and then there are candles. Nox Lumen candles are some of the nicest candles we have run across. Handpoured, deep, rich mottled gem colors…and scents that carry you away. Each candle has its own unique individuality, and is infused with high concentrations of both color and scent.

Nox Lumen is a boutique manufacturer, not a mass producer, and the care that they put into their candles immediately becomes obvious. Their candles are created with solid fragrance and color throughout…so what you experience the first time you light them are exactly what you’ll experience throughout the life of the candle.

Nox Lumen actually evaluated several hundred fragrances before choosing the ones you will fall in love with. Here are some of our favorites: Aqua Pacificus…fresh mango, pineapple and coconut wrapped around hints of violet, jasmine and hibiscus..a true island experience.  . Bamboo Elixir…vanilla orchid, with kumquat and passion fruit…ought to make a cocktail after that one. Oriental Spice…mandarin and night blooming jasmine, with touches of lily and orchid, sandalwood and incense.

Please do visit their website to discover the many other choices they offer. And be sure to visit often and they will be expanding their fragrance line, and also adding votives and melts in acrylic boxes, and container candles. A company to watch, for sure!