Fragrant Candles

Scented candles add so much loveliness to a home.

Candlelight, itself, helps make a beautiful atmosphere. It's romantic and flattering.  If a woman is wearing rhinestone jewelry of any kind, candlelight makes the pieces sparkle.

If guests arrive unexpectedly, light as many as candles as possible and turn off the lights. That way, any dust will be left unseen.

There are special scents to every season. During the fall, I love orange cinnamon scented candles as well as pumpkin spice. Both Yankee and Village candle companies have variations of these that are quite sumptuous.

However, I've found another great scented candle this fall. Actually, it could be used any time but it seems appropriate for autumn. It's maple nut and it's been driving me nuts. Its sweet and yummy scent fills our hallway and wafts into all the rooms and then up the stairs to the second floor.

Admittedly, a few times I've smelled it, the thought of pancakes came to mind but I haven't made any lately.

The weather yesterday  brought brilliant sunshine, blue skies, fluffy white clouds, and cool air with wind. It was a divine kind of day.

I've been attempting to express more gratitude for even the smallest things.  In addition to picking up some great items to sell on eBay, my hubs and I were invited out to dinner. We had a fabulous meal. Kudos to the cook.  I felt gratitude with every bite.

Once home again,  a warm lap throw, two episodes of the Waltons, and my laptop all garnered deep thanks within my heart.

The maple nut candle filling the house with sweet fragrance was just one more thing for which to be be very, very grateful.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCENTED CANDLE?