Here at Branru Farm, our soy wax candles are among our top sellers. We're quite proud of them. If you are like many people, you might buy candles to give them as gifts, and that's one great use for them. However, there are also a lot of reasons to buy candles for yourself. Here are eight reasons to burn some candles in your own home from time to time.
Candles Are Versatile and Relatively Inexpensive Décor Pieces
Candles don't always have to be lit to be beneficial. One great use for them, lit or not, is as décor pieces throughout your home. They come in many colors and work well in almost any space. Not only is decorating with candles inexpensive, but you can also still burn them when you want to enjoy the pretty glow of their flickering flames.
Candles Can Help You Express Yourself Within Your Home
There is a difference between a house and a home. A house is four (or however many) walls. A home is a place of familiarity and comfort. If you want to make your house a home, it's important to infuse it with your own unique sense of personality and style. One way to do that is to burn scented candles. Burning your favorite scent when guests come over is a great way to introduce them to who you are on the inside. It can also be a great conversation starter. For instance, if you burn a cinnamon stick scented candle in the presence of company, your guests might want to know what prompted your love of cinnamon.
You Can Make a Space Feel Cozy with Candles
This University of California, Berkeley article sums up the human need to feel cozy and the struggle to find items that make us all feel cozy well. For many
people, candles top the list when it comes to items that can raise the cozy factor in a space. If you want to make your home cozier, it's difficult to go wrong with candles. You can put them in most rooms and select the exact colors and quantities you want. You can even choose candle colors that match other elements, such as your curtains or chair cushions, to tie a space together aesthetically.
Candles Are Great to Burn During a Home Spa Day
Sometimes you just need a little time to yourself. There's nothing quite like taking a bubble bath surrounded by scented candles to clear your head and allow you to think. It's an excellent and far less expensive substitute for going to a spa. You may even find certain scents evoke specific emotions and help you work through issues in your mind.
You Can Enjoy Aromatherapy Benefits When You Burn Scented Candles
Whether in the bathroom or not, scented candle aromatherapy is great. Scents like orange can elevate your mood while also helping you stay calm in certain situations. Meanwhile, scents like lavender may lower your anxiety levels and even help you sleep better. Incorporating candle aromatherapy into your routine may help you reduce stress and feel less pressure in your daily life, too.
Romance Levels Are Always Elevated with Candles
If you have a romantic partner, candles are great for raising the romance level of any occasion. You could light some to create a great ambiance for a romantic dinner, for example. They are also wonderful additions to any occasion-specific celebration, such as an anniversary.
You Can Meditate or Worship with Candles
Soy wax candles and other candles are commonly used during worship services by individuals of various religious backgrounds. Lighting candles is also a popular part of certain meditation routines. Many people find scented candles great, especially during evening meditation. They help to clear the mind before sleep.
Candles May Help You Remember People or Moments
A final reason to light a scented candle in your home is that scent recall is incredibly powerful. Often, a particular aroma can take you right back in time to a certain moment from your past. You might be reminded of an event, such as a holiday celebration. You could also suddenly recall a particular person who was influential in your life. Regardless, scented soy wax candles like ours are sure to evoke memories from time to time. We hope they'll be great ones!