Mother's Day Candles

Choose a candle by its diameter and the holder it goes in before choosing it by its color. This collection brings together candles for candlesticks, the same pillar candle offered from the smallest to the largest size, sets of four, scented candles and a refill.

The holder before the candle

A candlestick needs a slim candle whose base fits into the cup without forcing: a candle that is too wide damages the socket and doesn't stand straight. Lanterns, on the other hand, take a tall, straight candle. So measure the holder before the candle.

Size sets the burn time

At the same diameter, a tall candle burns longer than a small one: large sizes are for long evenings, small ones for meals and windowsills. A set of four small candles lines up several points of light at the same height, which gives better light than a single flame in the center.

Match the scent to the room

Choose a scented candle according to the size of the room: a small size is enough in an entryway or bathroom, a large one fills a living room. Burn it long enough for the wax to melt across the whole surface, otherwise a well forms in the center and the scent fades. Trim the wick before each lighting, and the flame will smoke less.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognize a candlestick candle?

Its name says so: models designed for a candlestick or a lantern include it in their title. The others are pillar candles to stand on their own, or scented candles in their container.

How do you keep wax from dripping onto furniture?

Place the candle away from drafts, since that is what distorts the flame and makes the wax run down one side. A dish protects the furniture.

What is a refill for?

It replaces the wax of a container you keep, under the name of its original series. Check that its diameter matches that of the jar you are keeping.