If you light one candle this holiday season, let it be a Bijou candle. I’ll tell you why.
Years ago when our kitchen was remodeled, my husband and I noticed a soot-like film on the walls. We quickly ruled out a gas leak and it wasn’t just a dirty wall. Little did I know that the candles that I love to burn everyday were releasing black fumes. Most candles, like the ones I burned for years, are made with a paraffin wax that contain arsenic and benzene. Who knew burning candles could be toxic?
Since that remodel I’ve been on a mission to find clean burning candles. Enter Bijou luxury soy candles with their gentle flicker of a candle flame. The Bijou soy candles contain zero toxins, are completely free of chemicals, and are environmentally friendly. Soy wax candles produce less soot and hold fragrance better.
Every holiday season I look to transform my home to be festive, including alluring aromas. I am able to achieve that warm and inviting feeling with Bijou candles. On the website, there is a quiz to identify your own perfect scent. I choose the following warm sweet scents: Amber Tubereuse, Meyer Mint and French Lavender refills.
Bijou scent selection:
Boudoir (Women’s Bedroom):
Bois de Vanilla -Deep woodsy notes are joined by sweet vanilla bourbon, lime and lily of the valley. Finished off with a hint of patchouli, this warm fragrances fills the bedroom with a warm, comforting scent.
Royal Cuir – Luxurious leather joins a complex blend of cedar wood, eucalyptus, lime, tonic and sandalwood. Bright
Amber Tubéreuse: Bright and clean mandarin zest compliments exotic tuberose and deep amber. Complex notes of rosemary, neroli, petitgrain, sandalwood, oak moss and musk finish off this feminine and relaxing bedroom scents
L’Hiver (Winter):
Muled Wine: Tangy mandarin orange is spiced with cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg anise and just a hint go musk.
Winter Pine: Notes of cedar wood, yang and winterberry add that perfect bit of holiday cheer your home needs.
Maple Apple Butter: Spiced green apples mix with Vermont dark amber maple syrup and are topped up with just a hint of sugar glaze.
Fête des Fleurs (Feast of Flowers):
Wild Lilac: A bouquet of young lilac blossoms and rich oriental lilies are paired with a touch sweet rosewater.
Pink Bellini: Delicate notes of pink peony and white magnolia are contracted with citrus bitters and vanilla musk to create a unique floral scent that will soon become your necessary companion for bath time.
Rose & Currant: Woodsy, rich and luxurious. Rich black currant and cassis blend with rosewood and oak moss to make any room smell like a million bucks.
Botanique (Botanical Garden):
French Lavender: Notes of cedar wood and oakwood complements hints of rosemary, sage and thyme.
Blue Bamboo: Get transported to the tropics with this fresh-scented candle. Hints of white hyacinth and blue bamboo wish you away to the islands while sparkling citrus and green fiddle fern reinvigorate your senses.
Meyer Mint: An invigorating blend of citrus and mint that will delight your senses. Zesty lemon balm, mandarin orange and sweet lemongrass are balanced with hints of eucalyptus and mint.
Resin Base Colors:
Special Edition Resin Base Colors:
Candle Sizes, Approximate Burn Time and Cost:
Size 1.6 oz: 8 hours $10
Size 8 oz: 25 hours $32
Refills: 1.6 oz $12 for set of two refills and 8 oz $15
Everything about Bijou is luxurious from the Parisian-themed candle names from the reusable unbreakable resin feminine-colored bases to the packaging. Bijou candles are American-made — right in New York City. International shipments are available.
Did I mention that you can reuse the beautiful resin bases? For your home office, kitchen or jewelry items or you can re-order another candle to fill the base, so novel! A great example of re-purposing at its best.
Bijou offers great customer service. I learned this when I forgot to apply my Black Friday discount code. I received a credit for the discounted amount, sweet. If you missed the Black Friday specials, Small Business Saturday or Cyber Monday, click here for a special Age of Grace discount code for 15% off. .
The Bijou candles make a great hostess gift, a special something for your BFF or a little luxury for yourself. This holiday season light one candle or several from the amazing selection at Bijou. Shop the entire selection here.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Thanks for sharing this, Eugenia. I love candles, but mine have to be soy and scented with essential oils or I’ll have an allergic reaction.
Glenda,
Hi! Good point about allergies and candles, I do forget that certain candles can trigger allergic reactions, at least you know that about yourself. Thanks for stopping by.