Authors With Screwed Up Psyches Inspire A Wick[ed] Candle Collection.

So, what does a screwed author smell like?  Memoirs: The Negative Space Collection from Wick[ed] is said to be inspired by provocative authors of the past. From those addicted to alcohol to those addicted to love, each candle was inspired by an author who battled demons and fluctuated between positive and negative life experiences. The candles, in turn, have names that contain two juxtaposing words to illustrate the author's ups and downs.



Images that represent each author are etched on the container that illuminates through its black vessel when lit. Hand poured in Los Angeles and made from 100% vegetable palm wax with a double cotton wick, providing maximum illumination with an environmentally clean flame and unprecedented aromatic scent delivery. Each weighs 9 oz., has a burn time of 60 hrs and contains a “love note” from your secret admirer.



These make great gifts for the dark, troubled, intellectual in your life. Or the alcoholic bookworm.

Raging + Lull
[Inspired by the psyche of Edgar Allan Poe]:


A seductive yet crisp fragrance revenant of zesty blood orange, basil, and saffron blossom, captivated by warm notes of cinnamon bark, clove, and vanilla bean.

Despondent + Hope
[Inspired by the psyche of Anais Nin and Henry Miller]:


A nostalgic and magnetic fragrance reminiscent of fresh figs, sweet violet and citrus, bound by jasmine, rose water, vanilla, and sensuous musk.

Euphoric + Sorrow
[Inspired by the psyche of Ernest Hemingway]:


An addictive and sultry fragrance redolent of creamy Madagascar vanilla bean and aged bourbon, with an explosion of sweet anise.

Lethargic + Warmth
[Inspired by the psyche of Oscar Wilde]:


A melancholy fragrance eliciting hypnotic notes of camphor and bergamot wrapped in a melody of warm oak, vanilla and patchouli, with a hint of cedar.

Pure + Terrible
[Inspired by the psyche of Emily Dickinson]:


A sophisticated garden fragrance reminiscent of green leaves encompassing orange blossoms, while married to fresh gardenia and aromatic notes of spicy amber and wood.

Lovely + Decay
[Inspired by the psyche of Jane Austen]:


An angelic and fresh fragrance redolent of aromatic lavender, lily, and cassis, enveloped by dry herbal notes of white and black tea, laced with a woodsy aroma.

Blissful + Woe
[Inspired by the psyche of Virginia Woolf]:


A timeless fragrance memorialized in vintage gardenia and sandalwood, conjoined with the essence of orange blossom, jasmine, clove, cinnamon and invigorating grapefruit.


$32 each, buy them here

So That's What Diamonds Smell Like. Your Popup Paris Candle May Have A Real One In It.

Popup Paris creates scented candles that are beautifully packaged, but the way they stand apart from hundreds of others is the fact that they place a genuine brilliant cut white diamond in one of every 50 of their candles. The diamonds range in size from .15 to .25 carats and range in clarity from VS - SI. Each is G in color.




Popup is the combined vision of a design lover and a diamond dealer, two childhood friends with one brilliant idea: changing your everyday life by creating luxury items containing hidden diamonds. Making dreams accessible to everyone, creating precious moments such is the aim of Popup, to produce happiness.


above packaging pics from Brooke Kiernan

Even if the candle you purchase doesn't have a diamond, you've got a beautifully packaged nice smelling candle for your home or to give as a gift.







They also sell limited editions created with various designers such as Paulina Leonor and WAD (shown below):



They encourage those who find the sparkling gem to post pics of it on their official Facebook page.



Popup Paris online shop
Click here for points of sale.

Or available at:
Harvey Nichols and at Woodley and Bunny

Light The Way For The 49ers With This Candlestick Park Prayer Candle

The San Francisco Heritage Preservation Society cordially invites you to partake in its inaugural celebratory offering. Upper Playground and Botanica Yoruba present for the first time in 49er franchise history, the Candlestick Park Prayer Candle.




The candle commemorates one of the oldest and most notorious stadiums in NFL history and the home to 5 Super Bowl rings and counting.


above: Candlestick Park

Kick off each game with the ultimate omen. Light the candle and summon 49er greatness. Santa Clara, Shmanta Clara, the history and tradition will forever burn at Candlestick. 49er football is a ritual and Candlestick is a tradition.




The candle includes a special prayer on the back in English/ Spanish courtesy of Botanica Yoruba, the oldest most historic botanica in town:


Botanica Yoruba specializes in prayer candles, magic soap, ointments and other spiritual effects to help bring guidance and peace to your life. All are welcome, no matter your affiliation, denomination, ailment, or woe. Since 1978, it has been a staple in the Mission District and the home for city dwellers spiritual accoutrements.

Botanica Yoruba is located at 3423 19th Street in San Francisco's Mission District.

$12 Buy the Candlestick Park Prayer Candle here

The Best Smelling 2011 Calendar. 12 Months Of Designer Candles From Quintessence.

A Calendrier Olfactif- 2011 Candle calendar set by Quintessence
A box of twelve individually packaged candles marked for each month, from Paris based perfumerie Quintessence. From chefs and palmists to fashion designers, each container and scent has been created by a different artist.

Power Burn. Wax Power Cord Candles With Wax Power Strip Base.

Power burning.
Very fun and functional set of 11" tall wax candles shaped like three-pronged power cords complete with wax "power strip" base make a tech statement for your table or mantel. Sold as a set of four candles with the base. Available in black, white, or orange.




Buy the power strip candle set here.

Hand Gesture Candles from Atelier WM

L'atelier WM is a a group of young artists founded in Paris in 2008. They have a line of colorful candles, both in looks and attitude. Hands making gestures cast from real hands and whose burn time is approximately 3 hours each.

Cross your fingers:


Heavy Metal:




Live Long And Prosper:


Fuck You:


Above packaging created by Wakey of France.

They claim their candles shown above are for sale at colette , at the Black Block of the Palais de Tokyo , at the Printemps Design of the Centre Pompidou and at the Sam Concept store in France but they do not yet seem to be available.

Now available at A+R here.