I always have candles lit in my house. I love scents and for me candles have a calming effect. I had my friends Dena Cook & Mary McDonald for an impromptu dinner last night and they both asked what the incredible smell was when they entered my house.
Read MoreNow you can have your oysters and eat them too! Oysters are a favorite dish of them but their exteriors are just as appealing as their interiors. Instead of throwing out the pretty shells, try turning them into candles using these simple steps.
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Melt the beeswax in a double boiler and prepare the seashells by washing them thoroughly. Carefully pour wax into the shells, making sure they stay level and wax doesn’t pour over the edges. (Here's a trick: sit the shells in sand so they don't slide around while you're pouring the hot wax.) Place a wick in the center of each one. The wicks are short and should easily stay in place without the help of a glue gun. Then let the cool and cure for a full 24 hours. It's so simple and shabby chic. Happy crafting!
My friend Colleen gave this candle out to her guests at a recent party she threw and I have become addicted to the scent. This candle attempts to recreate that ephemeral odor of the living room after the end of a Parisian dinner. Click Here To Purchase It!
I keep mine in the entry way of my house. Its such a comforting smell to walk in to.
