Light Up the Holiday Season with Fragrant Candles

November is National Candle Month, and as the weather gets chillier we love to fill our home with the warm scent of fragrant candles. Here are a few of Everything She Wants' favorites for the fall and holiday season.

Agraria’s signature fragrance, Bitter Orange.

1. Agraria’s signature fragrance, Bitter Orange, is the perfect home fragrance for the winter months. A complex and subtle blend of Clove, the zest of Bitter Orange and a touch of Cypress, the Bitter Orange fragrance creates a warm and uplifting background for the holiday season. The candle is available in the larger 7 oz. Woven Crystal Candle and the smaller 3.4 oz. Crystal Cane Candle.

2. Palais des Thes tea-scented candles come in a variety of inviting flowery, fruity and classic scents including Cherry Blossom and Earl Grey.

3. Created by veteran entertainment publicist and world traveler, Yvette Davis Gayle, The Sitota Collection are an exclusive collection of exotic, soy-based candles.

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