Autumn Roses

NEST Himalayan Salt & Rosewater

I love candles with rose notes. My favorite NEST candles have a couple of lovely options and both are great for fall. Himalayan Salt & Rosewater, featuring Rosewater, Geranium, Salted Amber and White Woods, is a wonderful choice for fall with its amber and woods notes.

Blue and White Candle & Diffuser

NEST New York Ocean Mist & Sea Salt

 

My favorite high end candles and diffusers are NEST New York. Their scents and throw are wonderful. My go-to scent at CCC is their iconic Bamboo, a classic scent that is clean, fresh, unisex, and very Chinoiserie Chic. And they are having a Labor Day Sale with 25% off.

New HomeGoods Finds

CCC

I love topiaries and have many in my garden at CCC. In Virginia, my topiaries were English Boxwood which sadly does not grow here in South Florida. Fortunately, there are many great substitutes like Eugenia that loves it here. 

The Chinoiserie Summer Diffuser

NEST New York Decorative Reed Diffuser

I am a big fan of scented diffusers. A diffuser emits its scent 24/7 without the risk of a flame like a candle and without the heat of a flame. Great for households with kids and pets. Granted that a candle does not give off a lot of heat, but in tropical climates like South Florida, especially in the summer months, there is something about turning on the oven or lighting a candle that is less than desirable. So here is my favorite diffuser for summer.

Monkey Business

NEST New York The White Lotus

 

I have always loved monkey motifs. This is a new scent from NEST New York The White Lotus Cucumber and White Sage adorned with monkeys and lotus flowers.

The Chinoiserie Diffuser

NEST New York Indian Jasmine Diffuser

 

I am a big fan of reed diffusers. They are especially wonderful in the hot summer when the the idea of a candle burning may not seem quite as appealing.

Candles for Spring

NEST Indian Jasmine Collection

March 1st is tomorrow so Spring is right around the corner. A perfect time to think about new fragrances for your home. NEST is having a Spring Discovery Event with 25% off orders of $75 or more with code SPRING 25.

Rattan Candles

Rattan Candles

 

My favorite high end candle company is NEST. Their candles combine a long burn time, excellent throw and exquisite scents. They have some wonderful limited edition candles with removable rattan sleeves.

Christmas Classics - Green Velvet & Holiday Candles

David Netto

 

I love green velvet, especially at Christmas. This gorgeous green velvet table skirt with deep bullion fringe is great inspiration. And of course I love the white hydrangeas in a blue and white Chinese porcelain vase. White roses would also be beautiful.

Iconic Candles on Sale

Mary Ellen Becker

 

I would venture to say that the number one candle used by interior designers is Diptyque's Baies. This iconic candle fills a room with the scent of a fabulous bouquet of blackcurrant leaves and Bulgarian rose.

Its throw is amazing, filling your home with this elegant and clean floral scent.

Mackensie Horan

Happy Memorial Day

Yankee Magazine - Mark & Graham

 

Happy Memorial Day. Today we express our gratitude to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

This is a favorite summer meal of mine - steamed lobster, corn, mussels, steamers, and potatoes and the table set with bamboo flatware, raffia placemats, a faux bamboo cachepot filled with hydrangeas, wicker wrapped glassware, monogrammed blue and white striped napkins, and folding bamboo chairs.

CCC Signature Candle

NEST New York Bamboo Candle in Rattan

 

I loved reading all your choices for the signature scents you wear. There were so many great classics. As you all know, I also love wonderful scented candles. I burn them at CCC daily, and they bring me great pleasure. I enjoy finding new candles and sharing them here. But there is one candle that has become my signature scent at CCC here in Florida and that is NEST New York's Bamboo.

A blend of white florals with an abundance of lush green notes and hints of sparkling citrus creates a welcoming aroma. The scent is fresh and clean and has become NEST's most iconic candle.