Set the mood for a romantic dinner, celebrate a milestone, or simply unwind: the quintessential go-to gift and birthday mainstay gets a makeover this month with a selection of speciality candles
and accessories.
{1}Flameless fragrance.
If small hands and curious paws make you wary of an open flame, this electrified wax warmer can deliver your favorite candle's fragrance without the fuss. Just plug in the cord and pop in the easy-to-swap-out self-contained wax cup. Yankee Scenterpiece, $19.99 – $34.99 plus $4.99 for wax cups, Yankee Candle at The Shoppes at Wyomissing, 758 Woodland Rd., Reading, 610.236.1013. yankeecandle.com
{2} Ignited intent.
With a crackling wooden wick and distinctive scents handpicked to empower spiritual strength, these brilliant beauties do more than just light up home and hearth. Each one is made in the spirit of ancient ceremonial candles, used to invoke divine energy and create a sense of serenity. Alex and Ani candles, $28 for large and $12 for votives, Coventry Corners, Berkshire Mall, 1665 State Hill Rd., Reading, 610.376.0445. coventrycorners.com
{3} Delightful digits.
Somewhere around the double-decade mark, a cake filled with candles starts to seem more like a fire hazard than a thrill. Sub in this striking set of silver numerals to turn every birthday and anniversary into a chic soiree. Mariposa Number Candle Holders, $54, It's a Gift! The Woman's Exchange of Reading, 720 Penn Avenue, West Reading, 610.373.0960.
{4} Eco-chic.
Named after creator Susan Jones's beloved pooch, Indiana (natch), this new Muhlenberg Park-based line of hand-poured soy wax candles are eco-friendly and fun. And each one comes with a dainty charm for keeps. Indy's Charm soy candle, $9.99 for small or $22.99 for large, Spayds at Green Valley Nursery Inc., 4610 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, 610.678.6711. spayds.com
{5} Formal affair.
Feeling like breaking out the good china tonight? Recycle discarded wine bottles by turning them into distinctive candle holders with these cast aluminum accessories that cradle tea lights or tapers for a contemporary take on the classically romantic candelabra. Bottelabra, $9.99, in pewter or bronze, Shade Tree Interiors, 3459 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, 610.777.7288. shadetreeinteriors.com
