The Bright Future of the Humble Candle
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Oct-13-2009
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Dimmer switches will become practicably inoperative after the end of 2013. Government prohibitions on incandescent bulbs will apply with rare exceptions.
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Dimmer switches will become practicably inoperative after the end of 2013. Government prohibitions on incandescent bulbs will apply with rare exceptions. They will be replaced by the severe lighting emitted by CFL's - compact fluorescent light bulbs. The humble candle with its ability to enhance moods will glow ever brighter as a gentle alternative to harsh fluorescent lighting.
A lot of people can trace their adoration of candles back to their first birthday celebration where one candle decorated their birthday cake. Youngsters delight to the thrill of that solitary flickering flame. As we get older and the number of candles gets higher, we are still drawn to the warm glow, even though it means we’re a year older. In time, the candles are upgraded to symbolize decades rather than years so that the fire department won't have to come over and give assistance during the cake and ice cream.
Candles are much better made nowadays than those hand dipped tallow or beeswax tapers of the past, which lack the ambiance and scent of today's candles. You can find candles in an endless variety of scents, shapes, and sizes. Some people like candles that come in big containers made especially for emitting scent rather than light. Fruit and floral fragrances are available, as are fragrances for various holiday themes, the beach or the delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies.
Reed diffusers are liquefied scents employing a reed that draws the aroma out of the jar, diffusing it into a room. This offers a safer method to replace burning candles in places where kids or pets may be present. In addition, they are an alternative for commercial use in places prohibited from burning candles due to fire codes. There is no need to worry about a fire when diffusers are left unattended in a restroom; just enjoy the good smell of the air.
Candles made with soy are extremely popular because of their "environmentally friendly" properties. Soy wax is a renewable resource, and candles made of soy burn with less soot, emit greater scent, and are longer lasting. Be careful though, as some soy candles contain paraffin which will have characteristics that differ from those exhibited by a pure soy wax candle. The business will brag about a candle being "100 percent soy wax" if it is real, so you will know easily a good soy wax candle.
Arranging several pillar candles in various sizes creates a pretty sight with the warmth of flickering candle flames. To avoid an overwhelming scent that might bring stress to a relaxing candlelight scene, use candles with minimal scent or none at all. Tea lights glow with little bursts of light and also look nice in groups.
Whatever your requirement, there is enough variety of candles to help you attain the desired ambiance provided by the lighting and scent, or to soften a blinding lighting condition.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_The Bright Future of the Humble Candle_4132.aspx
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Author Resource :
As a home stager, Macey Harte knows how perfectly placed Root candle can create a feeling of warmth in any home. Knowing this, Macey enjoys ordering great smelling Soy candles from Candles Scents and Décor to give to all her friends and family.
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