In this dark year, candles offer comfort. Here s how to pick one.
Jura Koncius, The Washington Post
Dec. 16, 2020
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Whether they are flickering in the background on Zoom meetings or simply bringing the aroma of memorable faraway places to our living rooms, candles are helping us get through the dark winter of this pandemic. Their warm glow and soothing scent have become essential to our indoor survival. On Instagram, you see lots of photos of laptops with a cup of coffee and a candle beside them, says Ingrid Nilsen, co-founder of the New Savant (thenewsavant.com), a Brooklyn-based independent candle company that launched this month. Her most popular hand-poured soy candle is Together, a blend of roasted chestnuts, spice, vanilla and rum. People want something that feels comforting. Candles are a more accessible luxury home item. They can completely c
The best luxury Christmas beauty gifts for 2020
An edit of the most extravagant Christmas beauty gifts for her
Luxury beauty christmas gifts
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Self-care has proven to be a must this year, and, with Christmas Day around the corner, there could be no better time to gift your loved ones (or yourself) all of the tools needed to unwind and pamper.
For those in Tier 4, restrictions have undoubtedly made seeing our loved ones trickier, and many are agreeing to postpone their celebration til a later date in order to get together properly with their loved ones. With this in mind, late gifting might be right on time this year.
Looking for a last-minute stocking filler? Aldi has a new trio of luxurious eyeshadow palettes Naturals Two, Naturals Smoky and this one, Naturals Nectar. It features 12 warm shades, ranging from matte cream and chocolate to shimmering bronze and gold perfect for both neutral, everyday looks and evening glamour. It comes with a built-in mirror and double-ended brush, too.
ROSIE S LUXE ROOMSCENT
Given that we ve all been stuck at home 24/7, perhaps it s no surprise sales of scented candles have skyrocketed this year.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is a fan of the luxurious candles by Cire Trudon, one of the world s oldest candlemakers.
Perfect for the festive season, the comforting scent of the brand s Ernesto candle (£75 for 270g, harrods.com) blends tobacco, leather, and amber with notes of rum, grapefruit, bergamot, clove, oak and patchouli.
By ETonline Staff 10:43 PM PST, December 15, 2020
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Scented candles never fail to get us in the mood for the holiday season it s basically an excuse to collect multiple to light every day and night! Plus, a candle makes for a great gift when you re stuck on what to buy while doing some early holiday shopping.
Whether you re looking for yourself or for a loved one, ET Style has curated a list of scented candles that ll warm up any home for a cozy, comfy feel the holidays bring. Shop various candle fragrances ranging in deliciously sweet to fresh and woody from beloved brands such as Nest, Byredo, Jo Malone and Voluspa.