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Ah, the sweet smell of fresh flowers, herbs and fruit. But
what if you don't have room for a flower garden or a fruit tree?
What about if you always over or under water your herb garden?
What happens when your house just doesn't get a lot of sun? And
what about when you try and try but you just don't have that
coveted green thumb? Sigh. And even if you could grow that prize
winning dahlia, what happens in the winter when you crave that
subtle floral scent wafting through the house, room to room?
You're probably not going to import 20 plumeria leis from Hawaii
to fulfill your dream.
True, nothing can really replace an honest-to-goodness bouquet
of fresh picked flowers or just-cut ripened melon. But, consider
the versatility of burning scented soy candles. Soy candles are
environmentally friendly and can be placed almost anywhere in any
room. They create a beautiful ambiance and the scent can be
changed as often as needed or whenever you feel the urge for
something different. Soy candles hold their fragrance longer than
their paraffin counterparts and burn slower, so they burn
longer.
Not all climates are suited to grow mountain heather, jasmine,
or honeysuckle. But, soy candles come in those fragrances. Oh,
and those 20 plumeria leis from Hawaii? Yes, soy candles come in
plumeria, too. Not to mention lavender, clove, apple, peach,
cantaloupe and lots of other scents that will make your home
smell like the finest English garden or California orchard.
So, whether you have the gift of mastering the garden or
you're not so talented with potting soil and mulch, you still can
have the sweet smell of flowers, herbs and fruit all year long
with soy candles.
Deborah DeLuna is a professional Massage Therapist and has
been in the luxury hotel and hospitality business for over 25
years. Her love of candles came out of using them everyday in
business and in her personal life. Visit her website at:
http://www.createamood.com
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Joan D. Kreider, Oct. 24, 1928 – Feb. 7, 2012Uinta County HeraldHer hobbies included oil painting, knitting, crafts of all kinds, golfing and singing. Joan is survived by her daughter, Jan Pecenka, of Evanston; sons, Jeff (Sandy) Pecenka, of Cheyenne, James (Shaunna) Pecenka, of Evanston, Jay (Sandra) Pecenka, ... |
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Learn a New HobbyAbout - News & Issueshobbies resources here on About.com, I resisted putting painting first because it would seem biased. The skills from other crafts are always useful for multimedia too... Seriously, most creative people I know have a particular focus but work across ... |
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Valentine tea to honor membersTimes-Standard... vice president, progression coordinator and is currently parliamentarian. She volunteers for the Sons of Norway, and is a deacon at the First Presbyterian Church of Eureka. Her hobbies are gardening, cake decorating, arts and crafts, and painting.and more » |
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Farm show resultsReading EagleMary Heffner, Fleetwood: four awards in the canned foods open category; first, baked products open; six awards in the crafts open category; third, hobbies. Julie Yoder, Mohrsville: third, canned foods open; second, baked products open. |
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When it comes to crafts, think beyond needlepointToronto StarI've dabbled with papermaking and encaustic, but never really took them up as hobbies. Lately, however, I've found great joy in exploring crafts with a rich history if not modern day popularity. Late last year, for example, I took an introductory ...and more » |
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Moms Talk: What Is Your Favorite Hobby?Patch.comThe other hobby I have is doing crafts with my children. They may not look that good when we are done, but sometimes it is the act of doing it that really makes it fun. Answer from Mom's Councilmember Emily (mother of 2): Some of my favorite hobbies ... |
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For hobbyists, it's creative playtimeSanta Rosa Press DemocratThe public is also invited to come by and learn more about a range of hobbies, most focused around models, many radio-controlled. The word “hobby” can evoke a limitless range of pastimes, from collecting to scrapbooking, sewing to arts and crafts, ... |
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Victorian era full of Valentine'sRepublican & HeraldWhile antique hair receivers are worth about $30 to $50 and are available at yard sales and flea markets, the hair crafts made from all of this saved hair are hard to find. Victorian women saved their hair in a small ceramic bowl with a hole in its top ...and more » |
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