Candles, Scents, Joie de Vivre & more
The Ctrl + C Mindset and the Illusion of a Quick Start There is a pattern most of us remember from our school days: required reading wasn’t actually read – it was copied. From a better student, from study guides, from the internet – the source didn’t matter. What mattered was having something good enough…
I’m writing this blog post in response to a news story in Croatian, and if you’re interested, you can find the link to the original newspaper article in the blog post. Though the incident happened in Zagreb, Croatia, the place itself is just geography.What truly matters – and what hurts – is something that crosses…
“All-natural candles are the best.” “My candles are scented only with essential oils.” “Nothing is safer than nature!” These statements are commonly used by candle makers these days. They appeal to a simple assumption: that natural automatically means safer, cleaner, and superior. It is an understandable belief. I agree that when it comes to candle…
Candles poured into stemmed glassware have become a common sight. A flame enclosed within an elongated, elegant silhouette appears refined and decorative. I agree, the visual appeal of such a candle is undeniable. However, in candle making, form should never outweigh function. Unlike standard candle containers with a flat, stable base, stemmed glasses feature a…
I have always been drawn to Art Déco. It was the style itself that caught my eye when I noticed it in the media and in real life. To me it evokes optimism and a desire to make the world prettier through bold colors, exotic materials, and distinctive lines, not through fluff or flash, but…
Christmas season is fast approaching, and it’s time to find the perfect gift for family and close ones or for business partners. A candle could be a great present, right? There are always generic candles available, mass-produced by well-known companies, which will be entirely adequate for someone whose tastes you don’t know well. With a…
Recently I visited Malta together with my husband. It was my first time there. We stayed in its capital Valetta for five days and I enjoyed it very much. Yes, Malta isn’t a big country. It occupies an area just barely larger than the area of the Croatian island of Korčula – after all it…
Candles, once essential, are now part of everyday life by choice. Their presence is less tied to function. They remain not because we need them, but because we choose to keep them. For atmosphere, for routine, for personal space. Candles exist as objects that shape space – visual, sensory, often taken for granted. Most candles…
A year ago, I chose Art Deco as the visual language of my wedding. Not only for its recognizable geometry, but for its discipline – every line deliberate, every form precisely defined. That principle stayed with me and gradually became a standard. Not a reference point, but a way of working. A reminder that form…