| Contrary to a popular misconception, a green thumb | | | | garden party, you can bet candles will look great, |
| is not a prerequisite for a fabulous garden party. In | | | | smell great, and add a warm and inviting ambiance. |
| truth a successful gathering has more to do with | | | | Also known as pillar candles, the height of tall candles |
| creating the right atmosphere. For a more peaceful | | | | can range from 1 to 4 feet tall, with a diameter of |
| and subtly romantic feeling, tall candles are a great | | | | almost 2 inches. Tall candles are usually set on a |
| way to illuminate and decorate for a truly memorable | | | | decorative pedestal of some sort for greater |
| occasion. | | | | presence. The resulting effect will give any garden |
| No Green Thumb Required | | | | party an almost regal air for hours. |
| Any party held outdoors for a group of guests is | | | | Use a highly scented jar candle and the atmosphere |
| considered a garden party. The term is used because | | | | virtually glows with sparkling light! The intense scent |
| people generally have a yard, maybe a few trees, | | | | ensures your garden party will enjoy delicious |
| and a flowerbed...the makings of a garden. But, you | | | | fragrance for as long as the party lingers. The candle |
| can even hate gardening and still have a great garden | | | | will burn for approximately 5 hours before all the wax |
| party. All you need is: a small backyard, cooperative | | | | is melted. Then, it will continue to stay lit until all the |
| weather, a few comfy chairs, good eats, great | | | | wax is gone. |
| guests and the right atmosphere. | | | | Another great choice is a candle that promotes a |
| Don't worry whether your yard is the nicest in the | | | | sense of peace and relaxation, as well as providing an |
| neighborhood. The main component of a successful | | | | environmentally conscience burn. Your best option |
| garden party is the atmosphere, and the way your | | | | here is aromatherapy soy wax candles. While still |
| guests will remember the fun and camaraderie of the | | | | possessing an amazing smell, the candles burn with a |
| evening. Tall Candles, of course, help to relax your | | | | cotton or hemp wick. No metal or lead is involved in |
| guests and enlighten your garden party space with a | | | | the manufacturing. In addition, no animal byproducts, |
| soft glow the signals it's time to slow down and smell | | | | synthetic ingredients, or dyes are use. The candle is a |
| the roses, either literally or figuratively. | | | | great choice for vegetarians and those dedicated to |
| Choosing the Right Candles | | | | going green. |
| Of course, picking the best candles for any garden | | | | Whichever candle you chose, the right atmosphere |
| party is purely a matter of preference. Some people | | | | for your perfect garden party is easy. With all the |
| prefer an oriental theme and like the look of stringing | | | | amenities of a great get-together, your garden party |
| candles around the yard. Others go for a more | | | | will be a success, whether you have a green thumb |
| practical approach and select candles based on their | | | | or not. What are you waiting for? Summer is here! |
| ability to keep the mosquitoes at bay! Regardless of | | | | Pick out your candles for an illuminating atmosphere, |
| your reasons for wanting to use candles at your | | | | make out the guest list, plan a menu, and enjoy! |