Perfect Together: Decorative Matches + Candles

http://assets5.designsponge.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/CANDLES_MAIN.jpg We've been working on all sorts of gift guides for the coming weeks (we have one for every day from now until Christmas), but I wanted to mix in some shorter mini-guides this season for anyone who needs a few last-minute ideas. One of my favorite go-to gifts is combining a really great candle with a set of beautiful matches. Most candles become difficult to light after they've burned down a bit, so a pack of longer matches is a nice way to go. I've rounded up some of my favorite candles (some subtle, some dramatic) and matches in case you need a quick idea that wraps easily and always seems to make people happy. One thing to consider: I'm someone who loathes really strongly scented candles in my own home (I stick to ocean or water-related scents), and many others do, too. Be sure to check with your recipients and get an idea of what sort of scents they like. What perfume or cologne do they wear? Do they have candles in their home already? Use what they have as a general guideline or find something that reminds them of something personal — a favorite garden flower, an exotic destination or a weekend favorite, like clean laundry. xo, grace Image above: 1. Hickory Stick Candle $36, 2. Firewood Scented Diptyque Candle $28-$60, 3. Cracked Iced Candle $18, 4. Mercury Dot Candle $14.95, 5. Imperial Pillar Candle (warning: these are intense smelling candles) $110, 6. Candlewax Bust $125 (too cool not to include), 7. Sydney Hale Candle $28, 8. Pine Candles $38-$58, 9. Striped Tapers $22, 10. Hobnail Candle $28 Image above: 1. Gemstone Matches $3.50, 2. Tree Identification Matches $4, 3. Dragonfly Matches $10, 4. Moroccan Tile Matches $9.30, 5. Parquet Matches $3.99, 6. Pinecone Matches $2.95, 7. Constellation Matches $3.50 Many more candles and matches continue after the jump! (more…) via Grace Bonney http://www.designsponge.com/2012/12/perfect-together-decorative-matches-candles-part-1.html tagcakedesignnews

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