December conjures up many memories in my mind. As a child growing up in Pennsylvania,
we would frequently miss school in December as the snow would obscure roads for days on
end. These were always the most magical of times. My brothers and I would take out our
sleds and spend hours sledding downs the hills of our neighborhood, making snowmen,
having the obligatory snowball fight, and then coming inside to thaw out in front of our fireplace
with some hot chocolate.
The sights of my childhood yard transformed by snow have always stuck in my memory. The
plentiful pine trees sagged shouldering the weight of their white blanket of winter. And the other
thing that always comes to mind - the silence. While standing outside in a yard that was absolutely
full of snow, there is barely a sound.
Inside, holiday scents of ginger and spice would drift around, making my stomach rumble ever so
slightly after an afternoon of sledding and running around with my brothers. These were truly the best
of times. The holidays seem to bring the best out in us, and we in turn bring the best out of the holidays.
That is what I have tried to do with the December candles. These candles feature 3 colors, a light green,
a cranberry red, and an icy white. Snowflake oil is then added to give the candle a frosted look. The
fragrances are Winter Pine, Mistletoe, New Fallen Snow, Frost Covered Berries, Gingerbread and Spice.
From my home to yours, I wish you the very happiest of holidays, and a safe and Happy New Year!

PRICING














The Star Pillar - ($10.00) - This candle measures 4&1/2 inches tall and is 3&3/4 inches wide. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.


















The Oval Pillar - ($8.75) - This candle measures 4 inches tall. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.



















The Votives (6 Votives = $10.00) These candles measure 2 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide. These candles burn for about 3 hours by themselves, and about 7 hours in a glass votive jar.

6 Tarts or Floating Candles = $10.00

PACKAGES
1 Star Pillar with 2 Votives = $13.50
1 Oval Pillar with 2 Votives = $12.25
Deluxe Basket, with 1 Star Pillar, 1 Oval Pillar and 6 Votives = $24.75



E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO CANDLESBYSTEPHEN@YAHOO.COM
Posted by STEPHEN GREGORY SMITH at 6:05 PM

DECEMBER CANDLE PREVIEW

The December candle takes on the traditional hues of red, green and white but in softer hues. Snowflake oil is then added to give the candle a frosted look. The fragrances are Winter Pine, Mistletoe, New Fallen Snow, Frost Covered Berries, Gingerbread and Spice. These candles make perfect gifts for the holidays and can be ordered now. Email your order to candlesbystephen@yahoo.com

NOVEMBER

The two seasons in which nature shows her most plentiful colors are always Spring and Fall. As perennials and spring bulbs emerge from the ground, their purple, yellows and whites emerge as trees bud up, promising leaves to come. As Summer passes and Fall settles in, the leaves reflect the change. The colors that were once green and vibrant change to bright and day glow yellows, oranges, deep reds, and eventually to brown. The cycle completes itself as Winter moves in and we wait for Spring to come again.
Growing up in Pennsylvania, the leaves would always hit their peak in October, but since I have lived in Virginia I have seen this change happen more in November. As I walk my dog around our neighborhood, I often take my camera, snapping shots of the gorgeous foliage in it's festive display. In the past weeks I have looked at these photos and used them as inspiration for the November candles.
Like leaves themselves, these candles are all different and unique. They go from brown at the base to oranges, reds and yellows. The scents are November Leaves and Pumpkin Brittle.
They make the perfect dinner table companions to your Thanksgiving dinner table. So give thanks, enjoy the leaves as they fall around you, and celebrate this passing of the season with November's Candle by Stephen design.


PRICING














The Star Pillar - ($10.00) - This candle measures 4&1/2 inches tall and is 3&3/4 inches wide. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.


















The Oval Pillar - ($8.75) - This candle measures 4 inches tall. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.


















The Votives (6 Votives = $10.00) These candles measure 2 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide. These candles burn for about 3 hours by themselves, and about 7 hours in a glass votive jar.

6 Tarts or Floating Candles = $10.00

PACKAGES
1 Star Pillar with 2 Votives = $13.50
1 Oval Pillar with 2 Votives = $12.25
Deluxe Basket, with 1 Star Pillar, 1 Oval Pillar and 6 Votives = $24.75



E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO CANDLESBYSTEPHEN@YAHOO.COM