Why Burn Soy Candles?

Those of you who have burned soy already have seen the benefits of soy candles, both to your health and the environment first hand.

Clean Burning

One of the best benefits of soy candles is how clean they burn. Soy wax does not produce the black soot like paraffin does. While some might say "no soot", it's actually "little soot". Everything that burns releases smoke, and soy candles are no exception. However, the amount of smoke released from soy wax is so minimal, you might hardly notice it.

Shop for Fabulous Soy Candles:
Archipelago
Aquiesse
Bluewick
DaYna Decker
Rigaud
Voluspa

General (COMMON SENSE) Candle Burning Rules:

Never leave your burning candle unattended.

Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.

Always burn candles on a heat resistant and non-flammable surface.

Be sure to remove all labeling and decorations before lighting your candle.

Trim wicks to ¼" before burning and keep wicks trimmed to ¼" at all times.

Avoid breakage - Do not burn your candles when less than ½" of wax remains in the container or all remaining wax has become liquid.

Keep candles away from drafts, vents and flammable objects.

Keep matches and other debris out of the candles. This will keep the flame contained on the wick, and ensure the beauty of your candle.

Extinguish the flame if it burns too close to the container or holder. Sometimes wicks do shift. If this happens, extinguish the flame, and while the wax is liquid, move the wick back to the center of the candle. Do not use your finger!

Do not move a jar candle when the wax is liquid. Although the wax will not burn you, it can still be messy to clean up and may stain fabric and/or carpeting.

When burning two or more pillar candles, be sure to set them at least 12 inches apart - otherwise the outside of the pillars may melt due to the combined heat.

REMEMBER: Candles are never to be burned out of sight - never light them unless you are observing the candle burning at all times. Countless homes and lives have been lost because of a burning candle being left unattended!

When burning your container candle for the first time, allow your candle to burn until liquid wax covers the entire surface of the candle. This will help your candle to burn more evenly and prevent waste along the sides of the container. Ideal burn time for container candles is 1 hour for each inch in diameter.

Never burn your candle for extended periods of time. Recommended time is 3-4 hours. Burning your candle longer can result in uneven melting and over release of fragrance. Over release of fragrance will reduce the scent your candle will have when burned again.

Never burn your candle if the container becomes cracked or chipped. The heat can cause the damaged glass to shatter.

All candles (especially scented ones) will produce a small amount of smoke. This happens mostly when relighting. Keeping the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch will help reduce smoking.

If black discoloration builds up on the inside of your candle container, clean with a damp paper towel or wet wipe after cooled. Allow container to dry thoroughly before relighting.

Allow your candle to cool completely before replacing the lid on the container.

Use caution when blowing out your candle. Blowing with force could cause the melted wax to splatter. For safest results, extinguish your candle using a candlesnuffer. Simply use the snuffer to dip the wick into the melted wax and then retrieve it. Wick will extinguish with little or no smoke and will be primed and ready for next lighting.

Avant Garde Jewelry - Big and Bold

AVANT GARDE JEWELRY is a jewelry design company that holds an uncanny knack for capturing designs that combine class with cutting edge.
Avant Garde is known for its unique and artistic French flair and is one of the most respected names in upscale jewelry design.

These are limited edition pieces hand made in France and the US. The design team has 15 years of experience in the jewelry industry. BOLD is the theme of these stand alone works of art.

The artisan's vision is first realized with a pewter base, plated with either silver or brass and then varnished to preserve color. Many are further adorned with Swarovsky crystals and every item is hypoallergenic. The jewelry is progressive by nature with its omission of nickel and lead to preserve the environment.
Avant Garde jewelry maintains the highest level of quality and stands behind every piece.

Thad Cline Jewelry Now Available at A Secret Admirer

Thad Cline Jewelry:
Thad Cline, a jewelry designer and goldsmith for over twenty years, designs each piece of jewelry to transcend fads and trends. His designs are stylish and classic with a hip, modern twist allowing the wearer the ability to invigorate her own existing jewelry collection.

“I believe that jewelry is an investment and my designs allow women options for incorporating their own style and flair. I have always felt that my designs should flow from casual to cocktail and my customers agree.” Make a bold fashion statement of your own with a beautiful piece of Thad Cline jewelry.
All designs are created from sterling silver, 14/20 gold filled, and 14kt vermeil.

Thad Cline uses only Swarovski crystal and semi-precious stones - each piece is hand-made. Rings may be ordered in whole or half sizes from size 4 to size 12.

Earthworks has Arrived!

Announcing the arrival of Earthworks - born out of the appreciation of the body and a dedication to creating fragrant, luxurious body-care products to keep the body clean, supple and beautiful. Earthwork's passion began with a quest for pur-essences, the most exquisite fragrances, each of which embodies its individual essence as well as the inspiration and moods it evokes. Each pur-essence is then combined with pure natural ingredients such as shea butter, jojoba, honey, grape seed oil and soothing calendula to create the most luxurious soaps, shower gels, bath oils and body lotions which nourish, moisturize and soothe the skin. Earthworks products are created to provide a memorable, sensory bathing and body-care experience. All products are paraben-free, not tested on animals and are packaged with recyclable materials.

Check Out the new soaps and of course the Bath Truffles...

Aquiesse Portfolio Collection Candles & Diffusers - Aquiesse defines sophisticated indulgent ambiance by inspiring the emotions evoked through the bounties of nature. The fragrances are meticulously blended by master perfumers using the world's finest essential oils and extracts. The candles are perfectly balanced in the purest natural wax, and ignited by a carefully selected lead-free wick for a clean, luxurious burn. Designed to quickly infuse your space with just the right amount of fragrance.
The fine oil diffusers are alcohol-free and designed to provide continuous scenting in any size room.
Surrender your senses... Breathe...

Diana B 60 Second Miracle Tan

A totally unique product designed to naturally make you
tan in SIXTY SECONDS! Scented with chocolate truffle, coconut and almond, using breakthrough technology.
This Instant Miracle Tan produces water-activated sugar protein-based foam that gives the perfect illusion of suntanned skin!
Received Redbook's MVP
(Most Valuable Product) 2008.

Diana B. Imagine being able to mix and create textures to bathe with, as you would combine fragrances to personalize them. Sugar Scrub with a little Bath Gel for more slip and bubbles. Body Lotion and Sugar Scrub to shave. Add a scoop of scrub to soften and sweeten the bath water when you don’t feel like scrubbing. Straight scrub on pure wet skin for optimal effect followed by drying off and putting on lotion with a fabulous candle lit in the bathroom and nearby bedroom to scent your environment while you play with your products, refine your skin, tone and hydrate your skin and feel and smell wonderful. No rules, totally safe interchangeable products use fragrances all created to enliven your daily routine with playful intuitive choices that delight the senses and lift your spirits.
Diana B. Sugar Scrubs are ALL NATURAL, totally OIL FREE, wax free, chemical free and are safe for the most sensitive skin.
Choose from 4 extraordinary scents:
Maple Sugar Lychee Nut is a miracle cure for sun damage, hyper pigmentation, acne scarring and topical bacterial infections of all kinds. Smoothing and evening out the skin tone on the face and body, super healing natural minerals contained in the Maple syrup used to make this one of a kind product, tone and refresh the skin.
Green Tea Desert Grapefruit contains powerful antioxidant Green Tea essence that helps to fight against free radical damage that ages skin prematurely. Soothing Grapefruit essence helps to heal surface impurities with its high concentration of Vitamin C, also creating balanced PH for your skin.
Black Fig has the added bonus of being rich in natural glycolic acids, while the skin of the fig is high in both Vitamin C and natural fruit enzymes, excellent in the restoration of elasticity, circulation and vitality to tired skin.
Peach Frangipani Flower contains Peach essence, soothing and gentle to sensitive skin. The Frangipani Flower extracts in this scrub lift and tone skin while bringing a glorious sense of well being and peace of mind to your senses.