Boozey Bougie

If you know me, you know that two of my favorite things are candles and Adventure Time. Imagine my elation when this week I discovered that my two loves have been combined. It was like a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup of life! Adventure Time introduced a new set of characters called The Hooligans Who Love Candles. These dudes really love candles. Like really. Actually more than I do because even though I have paid up to $90 for a candle, I don't think I'd actually rob anyone for one. Yet.

My holiday seasonal candles (pine, clove and animal butt) are almost spent, so it's time to replace them with winter candles before I start my spring rotation in March. I don't buy cheap candles. They will fill your air with fumes and synthetic fragrances that will smoke your walls and give you a sinus headache. I can't convince anyone that luxury candles are worth the price...it's just something you have to want. It doesn't really help that candle in French is "bougie". OK, I guess it does.

After my weekly key lime pie in Georgetown (2014 Resolution - MORE PIE) and some Bénédictine and Brandy courage, I scooted across to Blue Mercury for my winter candles. The boozey budget always says "Hey, it's not so bad. You can totally afford this."

I go back and forth about Diptyque. I remember when they used to be $45 and now they are $60. There are plenty of other brands in this price range that are made with quality ingredients with more burn time, but a Diptyque is always going to be phenomenal. I am never disappointed. The Ambre is spicy and warm...perfect for my bedroom.

For the animals that share my DNA, I got the Lafco Myrrh and Cassis which has been a consistent choice of mine for years. I burn this in the kids' rooms before they go to bed so they have a soothing environment for their bedtime rituals. They are straight up behaving like gremlins at that point in the evening so anything that encourages them to calm the hell down is key. Lafco candles are usually about the same price as Diptyque but with a 20-30 hour additional burn time. Their handblown glasses are always great to use afterwards.

Just remember an even burning candle lasts longer. Your first burn should melt the wax all the way to the glass edge, always trim your wick and snuff it, don't blow it!

Candles: Diptyque Ambre Candle and Lafco Boudoir Candle