Monday, April 11, 2011

MINUS THE BURN


My high-tech candle in the daytime and.........


the ambient, yet safe, glow at night.

I get a million PR pitches in this blogging business. Most are totally off the mark and some are so crass that I don't even care to mention them. I sometimes think that these people 
1) either don't have a clue about the slant/subject matter of this blog or perhaps
 2) they just don't care and are trying to meet an "emails sent" quota??
 Either way, most pitches get deleted, and fast. I do occasionally get an opportunity to check out something that my beloved readers might actually like or benefit from. On these rare occasions when I actually like a product enough to recommend it, I don't mind giving credit to where credit is due.  Now, I love candles, but sometimes safety can be a concern (especially if you're a forgetful type!) 
These LED candles are amazing. They give you the same warm glow and flicker, minus the heat, smoke or fire hazard. You can put them on a shelf without worrying that anything will go up in flames. Simply flip the battery-operated switch on the bottom and voila! you have an instant restful glow.  They come in many shapes, sizes and colors (and even scents). They look real because they are made with wax, so you won't get that tacky, fake appearance that I know you hip style makers all find so appalling. Check out the exhaustive selection here.   

14 comments:

La Petite Gallery said...

People always give me candles and I only use the ones for the candle sticks on the table, never been crazy for candles.
yvonne

Cindy @ a curious gardener said...

good tip Anne! I keep wondering about these, they are so perfect for entertaining...

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quintessence said...

I have read about these before and always though they looked intriguing. May have to seriously investigate now!

Christy said...

We boxed up and threw away all the candles around our house when we had our first baby. Too dangerous. This is a brilliant substitute! Love it Anne! Thanks for sharing. Hope you had a wonderful weekend and your week is off to a good start!

Sarah said...

How true Anne - I don't get too many pitches, but I have definitely had some very strange emails! I love the LED candles...what a great and safe alternative to the real thing! have a great day!

Carrie Waller Watercolors said...

Glad to know you like them. I haven't ventured down the LED route in the candle arena, I'm a traditionalist when it comes to that. But I may try them out, I would like to put them in places where no candle should go, like the book shelf, or even outside where slightest breeze wouldn't ruin my aesthetic. Thanks for the post, I'll be checking them out:)
Have a Great Week!!!

Marie Söderberg said...

I saw " keep calm and carry on" pictures in à store here in Stockholm yesterday...I was ommidiatly thinking of you...

Marie Söderberg said...

I saw " keep calm and carry on" pictures in à store here in Stockholm yesterday...I was immidiatly
thinking of you...

Beach House Living said...

I just saw the new led versions. They are great without the soot or in case you forget

Atelier de Chiqui said...

Beautiful little space...
Have a nice Week Anne!

Debbie said...

I love candles too. I just won a set of these and I'm anxious to try them!

Amy Vermillion Interiors said...

Hey these are COOL Anne!~
Hope your week is great
Amy

Lila said...

This is something I need. I've called my neighbor at least a dozen times to go through my garage and blow out all of the candles I forgot in the house. Yeah, I'm that bad.
xoxo
Lila Ferraro

pve design said...

Love how you radiate light in every post!
Pve

 
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