Red Brick Candle - Loft No. 1

Hello There! How are you doing today? Fine, I hope! I want to talk to you about a wonderful luxurious product from Red Brick Candle. Currently, they make 3 different scented candles. The product I am talking about with you today is their first candle in the collection, called "Loft. No. 1". Oh my! Let me tell you it smells heavenly. 

Before we get to that though, let me get into what makes this company stand out from other candle companies...

Who Is Red Brick Candle?

From Their Site...

"Established in 2011, Red Brick Candle is committed to making hand-crafted candles, with a focus on simplicity, beauty and sophistication. We pay special attention to the details, knowing that our candles must effortlessly illuminate and compliment the spaces in which they exist. Red Brick Candles are architecturally inspired and are designed to be burned together, creating rich candlescapes that add the perfect touch of warmth to any setting. 

More than creating beautiful candles, we recognize that we must also work in a responsible and socially sustainable way. That's why we also commit to donating ten percent of every dollar we make to community development and urban revitalization efforts in the U.S., with a special focus on the arts and education initiatives in our hometown, Atlanta, GA." 

How is awesome is it that 10% of all the proceeds go directly to help community development!? I wish more companies did this, and it makes me appreciate buying from them that much more. They also have 100% satisfaction guarantee on their candles. I hope to see Red Brick Candle really expand, and get the word out there.

                        (Seen above - Their commitment printed on each candle box)

To learn more about them and to hear the rest of the founder's story go here: 

http://redbrickcandle.com/pages/about-us

The Product/My Thoughts

"Each candle is hand-poured and contains 10.9 ounces of premium grade soy based wax and provides 75-80 hours of clean, even burn time and rich luxurious scents. And of course, our wicks are all natural and lead free."

When I first saw the box I immediately thought - quality. The box is so nice if given as a gift there would be no need to put it in another box. 

The next thing I noticed was the matches that came with it. I think this is not only a cute touch, but useful as well. I've never seen a candle company do that. 

Then once I took out the candle, I smelled a wonderful scent of warm maple and vanilla. I enjoy the smell of vanilla, but I never thought of the two being combined. However, I rather like it, and it's not to strong. 

I lit the candle with one of the matches, and an amazing aroma lightly filled the room. It burns slow which in return will make this candle last a long time, and I love that. Also, it doesn't smoke, crackle, or do any of that unwanted stuff that cheap candles do. The candle looks great in any room, and enhances the decor. I really think the owner put their heart and soul in this candle, and it shows. You may not have a fancy ring or gem inside, but the quality of it  is 10 times better.  Not to mention you can burn it at least 80+ hours. It is everything you want in a candle and more. 

To purchase this candle or one of the other candles, you can currently buy it at their official site or where I purchased it on Amazon for $28 located here: BUY Red Brick Candles.

What do you think about Red Brick Candles? Do you think this something you would enjoy? Leave any questions/comments you have about Red Brick Candle below. I enjoy reading and hearing your feedback! 

XOXO,

 

Southern Gem Candles + GIVEAWAY

Hello Everyone! The holiday's are right around the corner, so I figured this would be the perfect time to introduce to you Southern Gem Candles!  I have not only an AH-mazing giveaway for you, but an awesome discount as well that you can only get HERE on Allure By Amy - A Beautiful You. So, let's get into the festive holiday spirit, and learn more about these magical candles.

Who is Southern Gem Candles?

What I really love about Southern Gem Candles, is not only their candles but where they come from and how they began.  They are a family operated business who wanted to combine their love for candles and gemstones. Being a girl in the South it is something I can truly appreciate, and I love that they are family oriented. 

Each of their candles are soy which is a plus for me, I have known not only do soy candles burn longer and smell better but they are candles that is not going to put smut on your walls or harm the environment around you. According to their site, "Each candle is infused with natural, essential oils that fill large spaces with intense fragrance. " Then they carefully hand pour each candle and a gemstone is added for that special touch. Each gemstone can range anywhere from $15-$1000!

Each gem stone is wrapped in foil. The best part is there is no guessing what you have, because each gem stone or stones (yes, there can be more than 1!) is labeled with what kind of stone it is and the size of the stones. No more guessing! I really appreciate this because not naming any names, but I have had candles in the past, and nothing annoys me more than not knowing what it is.

There are 12 different scent's to choose from, so their is a scent for every sort of taste. If you wish to view the different scent's or purchase a candle you can go here to do so: Buy/View Southern Gem Candles. Currently for the holiday's they have free shipping. Also, if you use the code AMY88 (only on my blog!) you can receive 20% off, making these a steal!

Follow Southern Gem Candles on Facebook here.

My Candle/My Thoughts

Hansel & Gretel's House - "Presenting Hansel & Gretel’s House.  Imagine toasted graham crackers, vanilla frosting, cinnamon sticks and juicy raisins all rolled into this amazing scent. The results are spectacular and will have you heading to the kitchen for a snack in no time! Let Southern Gem Candles Hansel & Gretel’s House fill your senses and warm your heart. Your gemstone awaits inside the front door of this classic scent."

I wasn't sure what to expect when I first received my candle. The scent sounded pretty good, but you never know until you get a candle and try it. All I have to say is, WOW! To me it smells of fresh cinnamon raisin bread fresh out of the oven. It is unlike any other candle I have ever encountered. If you want that rich holiday smell when your guest's arrive this is for you. Even if it isn't the holiday's, I think this is a candle that is good to burn all year-a-round. I love how I can burn this candle for hours upon hours and it is never over-powering or too much. The scent also never fades, you could lid the lid off (I tried this!) and you will still have the same amazing scent, next time you light it. 

I also tried some samples of other scent's, and I think Christmas Tree is another wonderful scent for the holiday's. I really enjoyed the earthiness of the candle. However, next on my list has to be Spring Love it has an amazing floral scent like no other and even though I am a Christmas baby, it will be next on my birthday list. *hint hint*.

Here is what was inside my candle....

I think I did pretty well! I received not one by two stones. I received 2 5mm Garnet stones, (keep in mind picture is larger than actual size) and I think they will make beautiful earrings! 

For me the stones are just a bonus on top of an already wonderful candle. I was really impressed with everything the candle, the gems, and even the packaging to my house was top notch. I think these make wonderful gifts for any occasion. 

Like I mentioned before, if you wish to purchase one you can go here: Buy/View Southern Gem Candles. You will get free shipping through the holidays, and if you use the code AMY88 (only on my blog!) you can receive 20% off. Or if you are feeling lucky you can WIN one BELOW! You will get a candle in your choice of scent. 

*NOTE: Please US only, contest ends 11/18/14 12AM EST. Only 2 sets of entries per IP address. Also, when you enter you will be signed up for a newsletter through Southern Gem Candles but will NOT be spammed. However, if you wish to not receive the newsletter, simply UNSUBSCRIBE once you start receiving it by clicking the link at the bottom of the e-mail. 

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Old Factory Candle Gift Set + GIVEAWAY

Hello Everyone! I hope all of you have had a good weekend. Today, I want to talk to you about a wonderful set of Soy Candle's from Old Factory Candles. They have a very unique set of scent's that is perfect for every occasion. 

There are 3 different candles in each set. I received the "Winter Wonderland" set which consists of: Hot Cocoa, Roasted Chestnut, & First Snow!

There are 12 different group of scent's that you can choose from: 

All of them were so tempting, I decided on Winter Wonderland though because here in the south we rarely have a "Winter Wonderland." I thought that it would be nice to bring that to my home. 

Each candle burns clean and even for 20 hours. Hand-poured in the USA with natural soy wax, self-trimming wicks, and premium fragrance oils.

The smells are truly intoxicating. I love the fact that these are soy candles, which means you will never have to worry about any soot building up on your walls, if you burn a lot of candles like I do.

For being a 3x2 oz candle these last an extremely long time. I also have found all the oils burn, meaning no excess candle left over. They also burn evenly so I do not have to dig for the wick, which was a big plus for me.

All of the candle's were dead on with their scents. None of them were over-powering and released in my opinion, the perfect amount of scent. My favorite one in the bunch was the scent, "First Snow". If snow had a scent this is what I imagine it being.

If you wish to purchase your own set of these candles, you can purchase them on Amazon located here: Old Factory Candles. They are $25 for each set. There is also the option of having them gift wrapped as well which I love. They make a great gift for any occasion or even if you feel like spoiling yourself, which I will totally be doing again soon. 

Overall Product Score: 4.5*

I want to know! What do you think about the candles from Old Factory Candle? Have you ever tried their candles before? If not which scent would you love to try? I love hearing your questions and comments below. So, feel free to leave them below. 

Until next time... 

REMEMBER to stay BEAUTIFUL by STAYING YOU!

XOXO. 

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*overall rating is based on a 5 point scale based off of product, pricing, texture, application, and longevity.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.