How was everyone’s weekend? Ours was wonderfully lazy!
Anyway, regardless of the season, I am a big candle fan. You? I always feel that a lit scented candle can really make any space feel super cozy. Having said that, I recently learnt that many store bought paraffin candles release toxins into the air making them not-so great. But there is a fantastic alternative: beeswax! The awesome thing about beeswax is that it also works as a natural air-purifier and it lasts twice as long as conventional candle. Yay!
So, my plan for today is to get a few zesty lemons, whip up some lemonade and use their peels to make those candles in lemon peels. Supposedly they smell like a soothing mix of honey and lemon. Yum!
If you fancy giving them a go as well, here is the full how to. Psst: I bet your work buddies would love to have one of those on their desk while working. Just an idea:)
P.S: Also, clementine candles and wine cork candles :)
P.P.S: How to extend the life of your candles.
(Photos by Twine and Table)
15 comments:
Good idea and I have a basketfull of lemons in my kitchen waiting to be used. thx
I am most DEFINITELY checking this out - how fresh and fun!
xoxo,
little luxury list formerly Chic 'n Cheap Living
This is such a cool idea! Such a great way to use lemons. Love the photography!
The Runaway Journal
I hope you try it, Anonymous:)
little luxury list, yay! So fresh, indeed:)
Rachel, glad you like it!
this is such a fun idea! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
Fab idea, and I love the design of the matchbox!
I love this idea! I bet it smells heavenly! xo, Katie
Thanks so much for sharing my candles Diana!
They really were so surprisingly easy to make.
Hope you get a chance to try them out too!
Marieken, the matches are from Madison park greetings company.
Thanks again! 🍋
Jeni from twineandtable.com
Genius! This looks darling and I bet it just smells divine. I always have lemons in my refrigerator so this is going on my try list!
Rowena @ rolala loves
Marieken:)
Katie, it smells SOO good:) You would love it!
Jeni, my pleasure! They are totally amazing. Thanks for such a nifty how-to.
Rowena, I hope you make them - they are wonderful and smell so good.
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