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…
This post is published on the Earth day, so it’s only fitting to dedicate it to the subject of our every day use of candles and how it affect our planet. In this day and age candles are everywhere, and we all are well accustomed to them. Their purpose isn’t to keep the darkness at…
A year ago I had my Art Deco inspired wedding. I’ve always liked that style. Those repeating geometric shapes are unmistakably recognizable in buildings and sculptures of the 1920s and 1930s even fashion has changed significantly during this time. But I digress. So why did I start this post tolking abour Art Deco? Simply because…