It's no secret that luxury candles are one of the most popular gifts for moms. They are thoughtful, versatile, and affordable. They bring a sense of relaxation, and beautiful scents fill the home. But how do you pick the perfect candle and aroma for your Mom? Regarding candle quality, we recommend wooden wick candles that are longer burning and provide a soft crackling ambiance. However, in terms of candle scents, that can be trickier to figure out.

Lucky for you, we've simplified that task with our scent guide below. From the sophisticated Mom to the free spirit mom and all the moms in between, we've got the perfect candle scents for Mom.

The Sophisticated Mom

The sophisticated Mom is always put together and has a timeless sense of style. She loves classic fragrances that are elegant and sophisticated. The Sophisticate Candle is the perfect match for her. This candle creates a luxurious and refined scent custom blended with Top notes of yuzu, pear, and mandarin; Middle notes of ylang and plum blossom; and Bottom notes of hinoki, apricot wood, and patchouli. It's the perfect way for her to relax and unwind after a long day.

The Outdoorsy Mom

The outdoorsy Mom loves being in nature and appreciates fresh and clean fragrances. The Colorado Trail Candle is the perfect match for her. This candle creates a woodsy and refreshing scent, blending balsam fit, pine, vetiver, & moss. It's the ideal way for her to feel refreshed and invigorated after a long day of hiking or camping.

The Mom That Needs a Break

The Mom that needs a break is always on the go and could use a moment to relax and de-stress. The Moonlit Zen Candle is the perfect match for her. This candle creates a calming and soothing scent of custom-blended lavender, rosemary, and Ozone. It's the ideal way for her to unwind and forget her worries for the time being.

The Free Spirit Mom

The free spirit mom always seeks new experiences and loves expressing herself through her creativity. The Sanctuary Candle is the perfect match for her. This candle creates a bright and uplifting scent, blending citron, vanilla, orchid, heliotrope, amber mist, tonka bean, and oak moss. It's the perfect way for her to feel inspired and motivated to create something new.

The Classic Mom

The classic Mom is always put together and has a timeless sense of style. She loves classic fragrances that are elegant and sophisticated. Comforting accords of sweet honey and rich bourbon dispersed into the air with an unexpected tease of clove and tobacco are an excellent match for this type of Mom and can be found in our Pure Luxe aromatic wooden wick candle.

The Creative Mom

The creative Mom is always coming up with new ideas and loves to express herself through her creativity. She needs a fragrance that is unique and inspiring. Invite your mother to drift away into the coolness of Wild Mint & Blue Eucalyptus softened by the creaminess of Jasmine Petals grounded by warm woods with our Prana Candle. Perfect for cultivating creativity and a calming atmosphere.

Candles are always a thoughtful gift because they show that you care about your Mom's well-being. They can help her relax and de-stress or add a touch of luxury to her home. By putting your love, thought, and effort into the candle you choose for your Mom, you are sure to have a winning gift on your hands no matter what.  Now through Mother's Day you will receive 20% OFF all 12 oz candles when you use code: MOM20 at checkout!

Spring is a season of renewal and rejuvenation, and incorporating these decorating and scent trends into your home can help bring that fresh feeling inside. Whether looking to add a touch of whimsy, elegance, or charm, these trends have you covered. 

• Curves: Incorporate soft, feminine curves when choosing everything from furniture to décor items. This trend is about creating a sense of playfulness and whimsy in your home, so don't be afraid to experiment with rounded shapes and curved lines. 

• Dopamine Colors: They're perfect for anyone looking to add a pop of color to their home. These bright, energizing colors boost mood and energy levels and make your home feel more vibrant and alive. Then, introduce rich tones such as yellow and pink accents to your home to bring in those mood-boosting hues. Our latest Spring collection will help you introduce these colors effortlessly.

• Making The Old New Again: Vintage items are making a comeback in new and innovative ways. Incorporate vintage furniture into your décor or use vintage textiles to create unique pieces that add a touch of charm and nostalgia to your home.

• Vintage Tea Garden Aesthetic: This look is about creating a sense of elegance and sophistication in your home. Think classic floral patterns, vintage teacups, and luxurious fabrics. To complete this aesthetic, consider incorporating our Spill the Tea Candle, which will add a touch of fragrance and ambiance to your space.

• Touches Of Nature: Spring is the perfect time to add fresh flowers, greenery, and natural materials like wood and stone to your home. Consider placing your favorite home décor books on a coffee table with a small stone sculpture on top for a luxe vibe.

 Let's chat about the latest in Spring scent trends. 

• Fresh flowers: Fresh flowers are a beautiful and fragrant addition to any space, and their scent can help to create a sense of freshness and femininity.
• Fruits: Fruits are another great option for a spring aesthetic. Their sweet and juicy scents can help to create a sense of lightness and joy.
• Tea: Tea is a popular drink in many cultures, and its scent can help to create a sense of calm and relaxation.
• Greens: Greens are the color of spring, and their scent can help to create a sense of freshness and growth.
• Earthy scents: Earthy scents, such as those from wood and stone, can help to create a sense of grounding and stability.

In addition to the trends mentioned above, there are a few other elements to remember when incorporating luxury spring décor into your home. First and foremost, remember to keep things light and airy. Spring is all about shedding the heavy layers of winter and embracing the season's freshness, so choose delicate fabrics, open spaces, and plenty of natural light.

Another critical element of luxury spring décor is to focus on quality over quantity. Instead of cluttering your home with many small items, invest in a few high-quality statement pieces that will make a statement. For example, add a beautiful piece of artwork, a luxurious rug, or a statement lighting fixture.

Finally, feel free to mix and match different styles and textures. Combining vintage elements with modern touches, for example, can create a truly unique and eclectic look. Experiment with different textures and materials by mixing velvet and leather or incorporating various natural materials like wood, stone, and woven textiles.

By following these tips and incorporating the latest luxury spring trends into your home, you can create a beautiful, rejuvenating space that genuinely captures the season's essence. So, inhale the freshness of spring and get decorating!

What to get for the bride? A common conundrum and an important gift as it is one that will be treasured and remember for years to come. It’s a Bride’s most memorable day, so your gift will add to what makes her day and remembering it, beautiful and magical. Make sure that your wedding gift make a statement.

Gifts for the bride don’t have to be expensive on the wedding day, but they do need to be exclusive and personalized.

Looking for gifts for the eco-conscious bride? We’ve got you covered with some incredible vegan, wooden wick candles from Luxe Intuition. Trying to find the perfect gift for the fashion forward bride? You must check out the custom clothing for brides by Gemini Fusion.

Not sure where to start… be sure to check out our other options. We choose these items because we already know they are poplar and trending with brides so you can rest assured that your gift will be a smashing and memorable hit.

Custom Embroidered Bridal Handkerchief

These sweet hankies are beautifully crafted, not easy to fade, and can be collected as well. If you would like to know more about custom handkerchiefs, check out Hibiscus Linens Website: https://www.hibiscuslinens.com/  

Handmade Artful Wedding Jewelry

Who isn’t obsessed with pearls right now? These popular earrings from Dante Perozzi are the perfect addition to any bride’s wardrobe. These classic pearl earrings with a modern twist are available in raw brass or 14k gold. The earrings themselves have a gorgeous movement and go flawlessly with everything from a wedding dress to a t-shirt and jeans.

Dante Perozzi Website: https://danteperozzi.com/

Custom Embroidered Wedding Jacket

What’s better than a good jean jacket? A customized jean jacket just for the bride!

Gemini Fusion is an amazing custom apparel company creating bespoke, personalized jean jackets for weddings. . What better way to show off that new and forever last name?  With options for personalizing the back, collar or cuffs. From pearls and rhinestones to fringe and feathers, get the bride a gift she’ll wear and cherish forever.  Gemini Fusion Website: https://www.geminifusion.co/

Last but certainly not least, bride’s are LOVING these luxury wooden-wick candles from Luxe Intuition. Hand-made out of the finest ingredients, not only are these candles Vegan and toxin free but the scents are amazingly indulgent. With the customizable labels numerous and custom blended delectable scent options, you can’t go wrong.

Click HERE to shop the Luxe Intuition Wedding Edition Collection Now.

 The bride might have everything, but there are some fun and unique gifts we are willing to bet will make her light up with a smile as soon as she opens them. Whatever you choose, be sure to choose it with love and your bride in mind and we know you’ll pick the perfect present.

It’s no secret that candles help set the mood for a sensual and romantic evening.

Candles can be incredibly useful when it comes to creating an intimate, romantic ambiance. From the twinkle of the flame to the pleasant warmth they generate, these fixtures can be seen in many romantic films and restaurants.

Humans are very sensitive to changes in light, and the human circadian rhythm can be affected by these changes. Low light can help us relax and make us feel more comfortable in our environment, which is ideal for creating a romantic atmosphere. Candles can be a great addition to a dinner date, as they provide just the right amount of light to focus on the food and the other person, while still dimming any distractions from the surrounding area.

What Role Does Scent Play?

Candles may not give off a great deal of heat, yet they can still generate a sense of warmth. The allure of candlelight combined with a powerful aroma makes for the ideal environment for romance. It's not only the glimmer of a candle that plays a role in producing a romantic atmosphere; the scent of the candle also works to tap into humans' emotional depths. We are typically drawn to smells that evoke certain emotions in us, so if a candle has a special scent, it will likely help to establish a romantic setting.

If you are using a fragrant candle during a romantic dinner, be sure that it won't overpower the smell of the food. Therefore, it might be better to choose a lighter scent such as our Eunoia Candle or The Sophisticate Candle. Scented candles don't just need to be utilized for romantic meals. You can give your partner or date a calming massage with a scented candle lit in the background or help them relax after a hard day with a candle-lit bath.

What Romantic Candles Should You Choose?

Choosing candles to set the mood for a romantic evening should be an enjoyable experience. When selecting the best candles, it’s important to consider options such as wooden wick candles, vegan candles, and those that are toxin free.  Wooden wicks produce a gentle crackle sound and can be used with any type of wax, while our exclusive coconut | apricot wax blend creates a healthier & longer burning candle experience than most candle waxes on the market.

Luxe Intuition wooden wick candles offer a variety of luxuriously elegant and custom blended vegan friendly scents to choose from that will add an extra touch of romance to the entire experience. With so many options available, you can easily find the perfect candle to make your special night even more romantic. Check out our selection of carefully curated romantic scents that will inspire you HERE.

Best Ways to Relieve Stress

Hello weary traveler, we’re so glad that you are here! Today, we have one goal: to provide you with the necessary information to help ease your worries and put a smile back on your lovely face.

It goes without saying that the years 2020 and 2021 have been tough on all of us. Indeed, these trying times have proven chaotic, scary, and uncertain. And to make matters worse, we’ve recently undergone the added stresses of the holidays. If you’ve found yourself carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, you’re not alone. We all go through it, especially with everything that is expected of us on a daily basis. Luckily, you don’t have to feel powerless over stress any longer. There are unlimited activities and techniques that are proven to thwart those negative vibes and empower you to take back control of your life. Oftentimes, we simply accept discomfort rather than look for ways to rise above it. While it’s perfectly okay to sit in your feelings for a short while, you must not let your spirit stay broken. There’s too much beauty to be seen, too many wonderful memories to be made, and far too little time for do-overs. So, let’s take a deep breath - inhale, exhale - and get into the best ways you can begin relieving your stress. What better moment to initiate your transformation than now? With 2022 just beyond the horizon, this New Year can be the start of a new you!

Meditate

Meditation tends to be the first thing people think of when they contemplate how to curb their stress, but it’s often considered intimidating for new beginners. Why is that? A lot of the anxieties associated with meditation stem from our inability to shut our brains off. We spend most of our energy worrying about bills that need to be paid, about that overdue work assignment, or about our significant others and children. Have you ever tried transcending to a state of tranquility when you have your afternoon conference calls stewing in the back of your mind? It’s no easy feat! Being a newb to meditation might be unnerving, but we can assure you that, once you get the hang of it, you will be hooked. Meditation not only reduces stress and symptoms of stress-related conditions, but also increases your attention span and lowers your blood pressure. Once more, a fantastic perk is that you aren’t expected to figure it out by yourself! As a matter of fact, there are thousands of online instructors who generously post simple to follow guided meditations. We understand how challenging it can be to find a few minutes to break away from the daily hustle, but the relief you will find will be well worth it. Send the kids out to the movies, load your go-to ambient playlist, light a candle, and permit yourself to disconnect from the many troubles you wrestle with day in and day out. You never know, you might even learn something new about yourself!

Journal

Another great approach to reduce stress and tension is by journaling. Journaling is a powerful stimulant that drives creativity and allows us to document, put into perspective, and even reshape our experiences. While some people use their journals to express every fine detail of their day, others use the blank pages to compose meaningful poetry or write fictional stories. What’s truly astounding about journaling is that it doesn’t matter whether the content you are writing is a brilliant masterpiece or not. What actually matters is the ingenuity, expressiveness, and artistry you channel from within yourself as you drift off and find comfort in your writing. Nobody expects you to write a Shakespearian sonnet or be the next Stephen King. Nobody expects anything because the journal is your realm; your very own hidden oasis to blow off steam, ignite your imagination, and be your true self without fear of judgment. Journaling has been associated with increased memory retention, creative stimulation, and has even been shown to exercise and coordinate the brain’s hemispheres. There’s nothing more liberating than jotting down all of your thoughts after a hard, tiring day, specifically in a safe space that is yours and only yours. It isn’t healthy to keep all of that anxiety or worry bottled up. Honestly, if you want to shake that stress, grab a pen, gather some paper, and allow yourself to become a tiny bit unhinged!

Exercise

If meditation is too difficult and journaling isn’t quite your thing, we recommend turning to some good ol’ fashioned exercise to put that stress in its place. Whether you decide to practice yoga, lift heavy weights, go for a jog, or spend your morning swimming laps at the recreation center, exercise has been proven to reduce stress and any risk for depression by releasing endorphins and dopamine through your body. Everyone has heard of the “runner’s high”, but have you tried it for yourself? There is a weightlessness and freedom, very similar to meditation, that can be achieved when we focus solely on the exercises we are performing. In that perfect instance of sheer intensity, nothing else matters in the universe. By working out our muscles and forcing ourselves to focus on other things, such as our breathing, we tend to forget about the problems that caused us stress in the first place. As humans, we love to spend every waking moment overthinking and overanalyzing, but it’s crucial to take a break and let your mind steer on auto-pilot. Rome wasn’t built in a day, so you shouldn’t expect yourself to solve all of your problems in one workout. Exercise primarily gives us an excuse to stop obsessing and instead focus on something more beneficial. Besides, who is going to complain about toned abs and tighter buns as a result?

Eat Healthier

This may come as a surprise to some people, but eating healthy has been proven to alleviate stress and even improve mental cognition. Now, we know how delicious chocolate covered peanuts, fried chicken, and caramel popcorn are! We would never dream of taking all your favorite treats away from you, but it’s important to balance all of the junk food we eat with nutritious meals full of protein and vitamins. We get it: boiling water for a cup-o-ramen is effortless and only takes a few minutes, but having a diet consisting solely of salty or sweet items is only going to bury you deeper in your gloomy state of mind. It’s a sad but common misconception that eating junk food relieves stress. While yes, it is true that our brains release dopamine when we eat something we enjoy, those unhealthy foods we go cuckoo for ultimately make us more sluggish and irritable. Having a healthy, well-balanced diet not only makes our bodies happy, but it helps us think clearly and even improves our ability to concentrate. Choosing to eat healthy can be burdensome and inconvenient, especially during the holidays. We promise, however, that you will feel a lot better if you eat your veggies and fruits! Also, it is worth mentioning that turkey bacon really isn’t that bad. (We tried to make that sound as convincing as possible. Did it work?)

Light a Candle: A Luxe Intuition Candle

We could go on and on about countless complex methods of doing away with stress, but sometimes just sitting in silence with a lit candle nearby is all you need to ground yourself and find your inner-balance. Moreover, some candles are made with essential oils that have several healing properties. Utilizing the scents of candles to lower your anxiety and stress is considered a form of aromatherapy and is extraordinarily effective. At Luxe Intuition, we use high grade essential oils in our luxury wood wick candles. When you burn one of our candles, you aren’t just smelling something amazing, you’re experiencing something amazing. Take our Pure Luxe candle, for example: we infuse sweet notes of orange marmalade and honey with earthy aromas of tobacco and clove to create a well-rounded candle that livens up any environment. Additionally, we use cedar wood and fir needle essential oils to help diminish any pent-up stress that you have been dealing with. Another incredible candle for relieving stress is The Sophisticate. This sophisticated candle is handcrafted with notes of pear, mandarin, and patchouli. The Sophisticate contains bergamot and ylang ylang essential oils to relax the mind and boost creativity. As impossibly bizarre as it may seem, pushing free from stress can be as simple as lighting a candle, closing your eyes, focusing on the quiet crackling of the wick, and letting the essential oils work their divine magic.

You Are Worthy?

It isn’t always easy to admit that we are stressed, but that doesn’t mean you should continue to suffer in isolation. There are so many options for absolving stress out there, it’s just a matter of finding what works best for you. We hope that our list of ways to relieve stress has been helpful and encourages you to focus on your own mental health as frequently as you can. We all get distracted by the many obligations we have, but we shouldn’t forget that having a strong, positive outlook means less stress and more control over the chaos that inevitably ensues around us. Ultimately, what we’re recommending you do is treat yo’ self! It’s about time you splurged on that nice pair of running shoes you’ve been eyeing at the mall, take a quick trip to the grocery store and get some fresh produce, go buy you a beautiful leather journal from Barnes & Noble. If anything, it will give you an excuse to go to Barnes & Noble.

Bottom line is, change starts with you. You are incredible and you are worthy of absolute, unbreakable happiness! Stop being so hard on yourself, give yourself a pat on the back for all that you are able to accomplish, but most importantly, love yourself.  To receive more amazing blogs like this in your inbox, be sure and enter your name and email below! 

Aromatherapy Candles: Essential Oils

It’s truly astounding how powerful and influential our sense of smell can be to our overall well being. When you’re bedridden with a nasty cold, there’s nothing that warms your soul like the smell of grandma’s chicken noodle soup wafting from the kitchen. How about when your chest feels as if there is a fiery war waging within it? The soothing scent and icy sensation of Vicks VapoRub will surely do the trick of providing you much needed relief. So, why does what we smell have such an effect on how we feel both physically and emotionally? The truth is that this phenomenon has been studied for thousands of years, and not only that, but we have figured out ways to use it to our advantage. Take for example, aromatherapy - aromatherapy has been utilized for many things, including therapeutic, cosmetic, and spiritual purposes, for more than 6,000 years!

Aromatherapy is a holistic practice that seeks to implement the healing properties of essential oils to improve your quality of life. In fact, using essential oils has a number of health and mood benefits for just about anyone. At Luxe Intuition, our passion is not only making sustainable, luxury candles and wax melts, but also providing you helpful information that could enrich your day to day. Life is wonderful, but can be frantic. With the constant madness of juggling a multitude of tasks, it’s important to find ways to take care of yourself! Remember, even Superman had a weakness. Whatever your Kryptonite is, you have no need to worry because feeling better and rejuvenated doesn’t have to come at a high price or take up much of your time. Actually, it can be as easy as applying an oil to your temple or better yet, lighting a candle! Aren’t you just bursting with excitement to learn more?! Now that we have your undivided attention, let’s delve further into aromatherapy and the essential oils that make aromatherapy such a hit.

What Puts the Essential in Essential Oils?

Aromatherapy refers to the application of essential oils through skin absorption and your sense of smell. Special body oils, creams, candles, and diffusers can be used to introduce the essential oils into your system, depending on what you are most comfortable using. Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants that capture the plant’s scent and flavor, each of which is unique to the plant’s aromatic essence. This is why eucalyptus essential oils smell and act differently than rosemary essential oils; the oils themselves are characteristic of the plant they were distilled from. The application of aromatherapy is increasingly instrumental to us because it uses the medicinal attributes of essential oils to relax and subdue discomfort. The emotional, mental, and physical prosperity of those who use aromatherapy tends to advance as they grow progressively accustomed to the essential oils they enjoy. The already vast universe of aromatherapy is only expanding. To date, there are more than 90 essential oils for you to choose from in order to find the best aromatic fit for your lifestyle!

With so many essential oils to choose from, it can be a bit overwhelming. Don’t panic! We can assure you that when you’ve finished reading this article, you will have a stronger understanding of essential oils and how they might be a solution to your particular situation. Like with any crucial decision, it’s always a great idea to do research beforehand, so allow us to be of service by highlighting some of our favorite essential oils and exploring their valuable effects:

• Lavender is one of the more popular and widely known essential oils. Most people use this subtle oil to relax and sleep, but lavender is equally useful in alleviating headaches.

• Rose is a saccharine, floral essential oil that has been shown to reduce anxiety. The rose essential oils contain antioxidants that treat acne, giving your face a younger look. Seriously, who doesn’t want to look younger? We bet the Kardashians have an endless supply of this beloved nectar of the gods.

• Ylang ylang offers a spicy and sweet aroma that has been associated with relaxation and confidence boosting. To boot, ylang ylang is found in a number of cosmetics and beauty products because of its gentle treatment of delicate skin and its positive effects on hair growth.

• Myrrh isn’t just one of the three gifts from the Wise Men. Most people use myrrh essential oils to combat acne and dry skin. It is likewise capable of treating that ever-elusive athlete’s foot, making it the ideal essential oil for the athlete always on the go!

• Cedarwood doesn’t just smell like a fancy log cabin tucked away in the magnificent mountains of Colorado. As a matter of fact, there are a number of beauty and health perks associated with cedarwood. Notably, it has the ability to fight acne, treat eczema, and even reduce the presence of dandruff. Cedarwood has been shown to diminish the effects of arthritis and relieve intense coughing bouts.

Essential oils do far more than smell absolutely breathtaking. As you can deduce, many essential oils have earned their fame and popularity by aiding countless people for centuries upon centuries. We all know about lavender because at one point or another, each of us has struggled with falling asleep and have needed to use it for a good night’s rest. No matter what generation you’re from, it’s highly likely you have heard mention of myrrh and frankincense, especially around the holidays. Aren’t you curious to see what all the fuss is about? Better yet, wouldn’t it be awesome to revamp how you feel daily and treat your nose to some sensational scents?

Luxe Intuition - Moonlit Zen and Eunoia Essential Oils

Here at Luxe Intuition our top priority is introducing you to the next great scent. What’s more, we believe in the integrated capabilities of aromatherapy and use carefully chosen essential oils from around the world in our candles and wax melts. By incorporating these high grade essential oils, we are able to fill your home, minds, and hearts with good vibes and positive energy. All you need to do is throw on some Bob Marley, and you’re all set.

We can’t talk about the amazing, curing qualities of essential oils without mentioning our own Moonlit Zen candles and wax melts. Using well-known essentials such as lavender,

rosemary, and eucalyptus, our Moonlit Zen blend is a great companion for those who struggle with relaxing or winding down after a hectic day. The comforting effects of lavender blend with the revitalizing aroma of rosemary to offer a blissful journey that you won’t want to come back from. Furthermore, it will assist in alleviating that headache and getting you back in tip-top shape. Our Moonlit Zen blend is certain to assist in getting rid of all that pent-up anxiety or frustration, instead filling your consciousness with ease and tranquility as you rise up from the depths of uncertainty. What are you waiting for? Grab your yoga mat, take a deep inhale of Moonlit Zen, and unleash your inner Buddha!

Another blend worth mentioning is our Eunoia blend. Our Eunoia candles and wax melts are made with a beautiful selection of high grade essential oils such as cedar wood and patchouli from Indonesia. Being that we designed this blend to inspire creative thinking, the cedar wood assists in relieving your weary brain of stress while the patchouli inspires with its revitalizing aroma. Eunoia is the perfect blend for the poet or writer who needs inspiration from time to time and will refresh and reinvigorate even the dustiest of offices. No more waiting for the next great story to find you: our Eunoia blend will embolden the story you have within. Leave your worries behind, because it’s your time to shine with Eunoia!

Until We Meet Again...

Thank you for taking a few minutes out of your busy schedule to read about aromatherapy and the remedial traits of essential oils. We hope that this blog has inspired you to reexamine the importance of essential oils and ponder how they might enhance and better your own experiences. We are constantly striving to refine our blends because we faithfully maintain that a proper aroma can alter your very outlook on what is happening around you. The stresses and anxieties we all feel can oftentimes be too difficult to see past, but we can assure you that the light at the end of the tunnel is not as far away as you think. We, all of us, are capable of and deserve to feel peace and serenity, so at Luxe Intuition, we’re forever aspiring to better ourselves

and our understanding of the healing properties of essential oils. If you are looking to lighten the pain from a specific ailment and you’re tired of paying tons of money for overly-expensive medication, aromatherapy can be a game changer. Does your mind need respite from its overworked state? Essential oils will transform your spirit and disposition. Take a minute to sit down, breathe in the delightful scent of Moonlit Zen or Eunoia, and feel yourself becoming lighter. We look forward to seeing you again! Have a fantastic, stressless day and don't forget to Join the Collective to receive up to date new releases, events, and exclusive savings!

Psychology of Smell: The Power of Scent

Have you ever inhaled something lovely and wondered why it makes you feel so warm and fuzzy inside? If your answer is no, you’re not the only one. In fact, most people have never taken a moment to ponder, let alone explore how important our sense of smell is. The truth is that our sense of smell affects our mood and emotions just as much, if not more than any of our other senses. It’s easy to feel gratitude for the sensation of touch, the beauty of sight, the delight of taste, and the excitement that comes from hearing, but how often do we stop to appreciate the gift of scent? As bizarre as it may seem, our noses effectively determine how we observe and respond to the atmosphere and many sensations surrounding us.

After a long, sleepless night spent studying or tackling a big project, it’s the wafting scent of your morning coffee brewing that pulls you out of your zombie-like state. The bold, refreshing smell of your favorite blend somehow flips a switch in your mind and before you know it, you’re ready to take on the tasks ahead. When you’re wearing your preferred perfume or cologne, you may find yourself walking a little taller and speaking a little louder. Amazingly, giving off a pleasant scent not only boosts confidence, but can make you feel more attractive. What smell does to us, psychologically, is fascinating. How captivating is it that a single smell can change the course of your entire day or make you react in a particular way? Our noses acknowledge the lingering scent of newly blossomed flowers and rainfall, all the while reminding us of the beautiful aromas that compose our daily lives. We truly do not give our noses enough credit for filling our mundane routine with scented wonder and keeping us connected with what’s happening around us at any given moment. After reading this article, we hope you’ll reconsider the significance of that adorable, hard-working sniff engine on your face. We’ll also take you on a walk down memory lane with our finest Luxe Intuition candle and wax melt scent combinations. So without further delay, prepare to have your mind blown and your senses awoken!

Welcome to Our Olfactory Laboratory

The bright, zesty fragrance of a freshly peeled orange; the stiff bite of an oak-aged whisky; the sour plum of expired milk - upon the very mention of these various smells, they are recalled in your memory without hesitation. It’s as if you can even smell subtle traces of them now, but why is that? How are we able to distinguish and associate scent profiles with such ease when we have difficulty remembering the color of someone’s eyes? Our olfactory sense is an ancient evolutionary adaptation that, at one point, helped mankind to avoid eating things that might not taste good or, even worse, that could be poisonous. More so than our eyes, our noses have become our own miniature private investigators, toiling 24/7 to protect us from unsafe situations or immediate dangers. Imagine the trouble we would find ourselves in without our steadfast schnozzles! Think of all those instances when you’ve avoided an upset stomach by discarding that piece of spoiled cheese, and let’s not forget about dodging the disaster of a house fire after smelling incinerated food and rushing to turn the stove off. Hey, we’ve all been there!

              The psychology of smell is of the utmost importance because it reveals the relationship our nose has with the rest of our senses, as well as our capacity to create and preserve memories. Many psychologists and biologists agree that smell is the only fully developed sense a fetus has access to within the womb, so it makes sense that a child’s perception and understanding of the world around them is formed by their ability to smell. Picture it this way: when reminiscing about your childhood, you may not be able to make out certain details, such as how your mom always wore her hair. However, what will remain forever in your memory is the distinct, citrusy smell of Herbal Essence shampoo that brought you comfort every time she reached in for a hug. From the very beginning of our existence, our meticulous muzzles set out to shape our experiences, our awareness, and even our identities.

              So, what is it actually called when a smell triggers a memory? Why does the scent of chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven instantly transport you back to your grandma’s kitchen? There’s a technical term for this strange and extraordinary peculiarity: odor-evoked autobiographical memory, otherwise referred to as the Proust phenomenon. The Proust phenomenon, in layman's terms, takes place when a currently observed odor prompts the spontaneous recollection of a past event. Are you ready to fall even further down the rabbit hole? The amygdala and hippocampus are complex structures in our brain that respectively deal with both emotion and memory. When your nose picks up on any smell, that smell then travels directly to the amygdala and hippocampus. This magnificent song and dance allows for the scent to be stored in your brain as a memory, right along with a specific experience or emotion. Today’s lesson in neuroscience brought to you by your friendly neighborhood nerds!

              In addition to being the sense most closely associated with memory, smell is intimately coupled with our emotional sensibilities. You can’t deny that the way a person smells directly affects your initial opinion of them. For example, we want to snuggle a bit closer to someone who smells nice, but actively steer clear of individuals who seemingly haven’t bathed in weeks. If you’re getting major Oscar the Grouch living-in-a-trash-can vibes, same! Scientists and psychologists agree that pheromones, or body odor, subconsciously affect our attraction to one another. Surprisingly, the very act of kissing was once a process of intense sniffing to determine whether or not our partner’s smell was appealing. Who would have thought that our suspicious snoot could double as a match-maker?

Reignited, and It Smells so Good!

            At Luxe Intuition, we have enthusiastically researched and studied the psychology of smell. As a matter of fact, our deep, impassioned belief in the power of scent is the inspiration behind all of our handcrafted candles and wax melts. We use only the highest grade fragrance and essential oils to create complex aromas that are sure to embrace you with a sense of nostalgia. Every scented note has a purpose; every delicate tincture of aromatic bliss has been deliberately applied with love and care. Why do we put so much thought and attentiveness into our intricate small-batch blends? Well, the answer is simple: bringing you joy brings us joy. Our devotion to our craft is constantly evolving, just as our scent combinations are endlessly developing. Not only do our candles and wax melts smell amazing, but they are ethically made and responsibly sourced using coconut-apricot wax. Coconut-apricot wax is a healthier, more sustainable alternative to soy or paraffin wax, so you can have peace of mind that when you burn our candles in your home, you are not breathing in harmful, toxic chemicals. Now that we’ve given you a glimpse into our magical, candlelit universe, please join us as we highlight a couple of our custom, unique Luxe Intuition luxury fragrance blends.

Luxe Intuition Candles and Wax Melts - The Sophisticate

              The cool night breeze felt like a feather brushing against your skin, the stars were an ocean of glitter sparkling above, and you had just returned home from the most romantic evening you could have ever dreamt of. You often find yourself replaying in your mind the stunning bouquet of flowers you received, the candlelit dinner, and the delectable poached pear you shared for dessert. What better way to relive that cherished memory than with The Sophisticate? The Sophisticate candles and wax melts are a sophisticated fragrance fusion of fruits and exhilarating florals. The crisp aromas of yuzu, pear, and mandarin merge beautifully into the overtones of ylang ylang and plum blossom. With the finishing touches of hinoki, apricot wood, and patchouli, The Sophisticate is a floral-forward candle that is sure to take you back to that breathtaking date that you never want to forget.

Luxe Intuition Candles and Wax Melts - Pure Luxe

            Our Pure Luxe candles and wax melts are the epitome of pure luxury and decadence met with cozy and carefree. A perfect pairing of smokey and sweet, the tenderly crafted scent profile of Pure Luxe helps rekindle fond memories of you and your loved ones. Perhaps you’ll recount sitting beside your dad on the porch, talking for hours while he slowly sips on a glass of Maker’s Mark and puffs on a cigar. While indulging in this hand-poured scented treasure, you’ll find gentle tinges of orange marmalade, tamarind, and honey that flow effortlessly into the dynamic aromatics of bourbon, coumarin, and clove. Finally, you’ll be immersed in a bittersweet finale of brown sugar and tobacco. The next time you catch yourself missing your old man and getting to hear his wild stories, let Pure Luxe be the light that illuminates those distant, yet timeless precious moments.

A Memory Never Forgotten

            Wow, what an adventure we have gone on together: we nose-dived right into the psychology of smell, we did some sniffing around and discovered the power of scent, we even took a ride in the magic school bus to traverse the human brain and uncover the mystery of why smells are linked to our past. Sadly, our sense of smell tends to get no love, but we have learned that our noses are just as vital as any other part of our body. Indeed, our loyal conks warn us of incoming trouble, award us heightened experiences, and essentially allow us to travel back in time to revisit all the wonderful occasions that brought us such happiness. Enthralled by this curious phenomenon, we at Luxe Intuition strive to capture and offer alluring scent combinations, such as The Sophisticate and Pure Luxe. Made with only the best essential oils and fragrance blends, our wood wick candles and wax melts will take you on a peaceful journey through all those unforgettable memories that you hold near and dear to your heart. As we come to the end of this blog, we urge you to follow your intuition, find your enchantment, and pamper your senses with Luxe Intuition!  

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Best Gifts 2021: Support Colorado Small Businesses

We’ve all seen the videos on YouTube and Facebook: a struggling mother finally saves up enough money to surprise her son with an iPad, an employer rewards a hardworking employee with a brand new car, and how can we forget all those heart-warming videos of children getting their first puppies? (We’re not crying, you are). It goes without saying that there is a certain level of magic that comes along with gift giving. In fact, there is something undeniably wholesome about seeing your loved one’s face light up with glee as they’re opening a special gift from you.

At Luxe Intuition, we believe in the magic of giving. With the constant stresses we all face daily, the world could use a bit more enchantment, right? That is why we are pleased to gift you with a breakdown of the best gift ideas of 2021 that will have all those wonderfully deserving people in your life smiling from ear to ear. Not only that, but our handy-dandy list features local Colorado businesses that work hard to yield high-quality products and services. So, if you’re looking for some gift inspiration and you value the importance of supporting small businesses from right here in your neck of the woods, you’re going to want to see what we have to offer in this article. Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, the holidays, or a recent engagement, our ultimate goal is to provide you with unique, thoughtful gift options that make a statement no matter the occasion.

Small Businesses Do It Better

As much as you might enjoy bestowing gifts upon your significant others, finding the perfect presents for them often proves to be a daunting task. Stores can be overcrowded, online shopping too overwhelming, products could turn out subpar, customer service can be a nightmare, and the list goes on. We know, your blood pressure is probably rising just thinking about it. Before you start breaking out in stress hives, allow us to put your mind at ease. We may not know the quantum mechanics of time travel or why the sky is blue, but what we do know is good products and good people. We’re sincerely excited to highlight businesses that you can trust and brands that don’t simply exist, but tell a story.

We’d like to invite you to accompany us on this journey, as we travel through Colorado and explore creative, reputable companies that are sure to make your gift searching a pleasurable experience. No need to grab your hiking boots, just keep reading with us.

1 - Sunglow Boho Boutique

Sunglow Boho, a boutique based in Denver, Colorado, offers a lovely variety of natural products for your health-conscious friends and family members. The year 2020 brought upon difficult, uncertain times for so many, but like a phoenix, Sunglow Boho arose from the ashes. Their skincare line is not only vegan, but Leaping Bunny certified to bring awareness and take a stand against cruel animal testing. As well as advocating for our furry, little friends, Sunglow Boho also prides themselves on being environmentally-friendly across all aspects of their business. Yes, even down to their packaging. If you are thinking that they are too good to be true, just wait until you check out their selection of luxury tea blends! Anybody would be delighted to receive their delicious Winter Cherry tea blend to help relax and unwind after a long, tiring day. Although Sunglow Boho’s products are remarkably affordable, you simply can’t put a price on care, quality, and compassion.

2 - ONEHOPE Winery

Would you believe us if we told you that a bottle of wine could change the world and make such an incredible difference in countless lives? Well, you’re in for a real treat (and we’re not just talking about the wine)! We recently had the pleasure of connecting with Kristy Howell, a fellow Colorado resident and dedicated member of the ONEHOPE family. ONEHOPE, a world-class Napa Valley winery, crafts award-winning wines that, ultimately, make an impact in both local and global causes alike. Their ONEHOPE Foundation has donated over $7 million to local non-profits and organizations that seek to enrich and empower the lives of others. Their wine subscription service allows subscribers to build their own 6/12 packs or shop their curated mixed

packs. Additionally, team members, like Kristy, are happy to help organize fundraising parties and wine socials that bring the community together. If you’re looking for a tasteful gift to share among friends and family, ONEHOPE is a grape (oops, we meant great) choice. Besides, nothing beats good company and fine wine!

3 - Willow + Tulaire Boutique

Imagine: artsy and chic meets #girlpower boutique! Now, imagine no more because Willow + Tulaire is going to be your new go-to spot for all things artisanal. Located in the heart of historic downtown Littleton, Colorado, this swanky shop has everything from Roaring Leopard rings to Locally crafted soap by Two Ravens. Seriously, does it get any cooler than that? Willow + Tulaire features artful apparel, home goods, and gifts designed by talented Colorado artisans, as well as other artisans from around the world. Helen and Alexis started out owning separate stores but, as fate would have it, they joined forces and quickly became the dynamic duo of Willow + Tulaire. Their love for art and design is the driving force behind all of their accomplishments, including being featured in Local Undercover. When it comes to shopping for fashionable friends or kinfolk, Willow + Tulaire is your dream design destination. Can’t make it over to their Littleton location? Don’t worry, you can purchase their products directly from their online shop.

The businesses we proudly presented and the eclectic mix of gift options we suggested are spectacular, but our adventure has not come to an end. In the spirit of giving, we have additional gift ideas that we are thrilled to reveal. Since we know you’re sitting on the edge of your seat, our Luxe Intuition luxury wood wick candles and wax melts are the golden ticket for wowing your pals and relatives.

Holiday Gift Ideas 2021

At Luxe Intuition, we handcraft a dazzling array of ethically sourced artisan wood wick candles and natural wax melts. Using the most luxurious ingredients, our candles and wax melts are eco-friendly and sustainable. With the holidays fast approaching, the names on your gift list

are more than likely stacking up. Luckily, we just recently launched our Winter Stroll Collection, and our Mini Luxe Tin Discovery Set, both of which will have you jingling all the way through your holiday shopping endeavors. This holiday season, give the gift of olfactory bliss and take your loved ones on a stimulating sleigh ride of smell with our festive featured gift options.

Luxe Intuition Winter Stroll Collection - Winters Kiss, Yuletide Toddy, and Boheme Cocoa

Do you remember being a child and reading your favorite fairytale where the soon-to-be princess is wandering through an enchanted forest? You would close your eyes and imagine the bluebirds chirping, the wind delicately flowing through the endless sea of pine trees, and the calming aromas of nature surrounding you and filling you with a sense of peace. Our limited edition Winters Kiss candle and wax melts bring that fairytale fantasy to life. This top seller is infused with luxury accords of lemon rind, blue spruce, white rose, and lemon flower, as well as earthy hints of Canadian fir needle, patchouli, and sandalwood. Chase your happily ever after by charming your dashing prince or beautiful princess with this captivating scent combination!

There’s a fresh blanket of snow on the ground, the branches are lashing against the living room windows, and you’re snuggled up inside next to the fireplace, sipping on a soothing hot toddy. Our limited edition Yuletide Toddy candle and wax melts are our delectable take on the traditional whiskey-inspired cocktail. This sophisticated scent profile begins with a fusion of Valencia orange and date puree, then elegantly shifts to a blend of pomegranate, tart cranberry, clove, and allspice. Let’s not forget to mention the grand finale of vanilla bean, cherry tree wood, and canela bark. Any classy lady or debonair gentleman would be jazzed to find this refined gift in their stocking this year. If you’re really feeling quirky, sneak in a few whiskey shooters to pair with their Yuletide Toddy candle or wax melts.

When Jack Frost has been nipping at your nose, there’s no remedy like a rich, piping hot cup of cocoa. For all you chocolate lovers, our limited edition Boheme Cocoa candle and wax melts are a seasonal must-have. Boheme Cocoa is a scented symphony of spiced chocolate and nutmeg, paired with exhilarating aromas of tart cranberry, clove, vanilla bean, star anise, and

cinnamon. Meticulously crafted with the holidays (and your sweet tooth) in mind, this fragrant mixture is the epitome of sugar, spice, and everything nice. Furthermore, the gentle citrus complements the aromatic notes of spice and decadent chocolate. Gifting someone you cherish with this custom blend will make them happier than Michael Bublé at a Christmas event. Most importantly, they’ll be able to satisfy their chocolate cravings without the hassle of counting calories.

Luxe Intuition Mini Luxe Tin Discovery Set

Even Santa would agree that this year’s holiday showstopper is our Mini Luxe Tin Discovery Set. This gift set allows you to choose (3) 3 oz mini candle tins with (3) different scents. The candles you can choose from are Moonlit Zen, Pure Luxe, The Sophisticate, Coastal Allure, Eunoia, and any from our winter collection. Our mini, yet mighty discovery set is a great way for you, your friends, and your family to discover and revel in our Luxe Intuition candle experience. We sympathize with the fact that having to decide on just one candle can be a challenge, especially when buying for others. For that reason, we wanted to extend a trio of choices! Our mini candle tins are fantastic for relaxing in a nice, warm bubble bath or setting the mood for an evening spent lounging and watching It’s a Wonderful Life. Moreover, your friends and family will love these adorable candles because they are travel size and ideal for taking along with them on their winter getaways to the Bahamas. All in all, our Mini Luxe Tin Discovery set is a gift solution that will impress. Forget having to go dashing through the snow to pick them up, because they can be bought online in a few quick clicks!

Gift with Pride and Purpose

Mother Teresa once said, “it’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving”. The best thing about gift giving is that no matter how big, small, expensive, or inexpensive, a gift that comes from the heart can be a powerful testament of your appreciation for your loved one. After all, isn’t that what it’s all about: showing gratitude and letting those closest to you know that you value them? Our hope in writing this blog is to supply resources and suggestions that will help you brighten someone’s day. Anyone can throw together a list and put

it up on the internet, but we took our time carefully searching for deserving businesses and amazing gift ideas that are truly worth discovering. The local businesses we featured have an extraordinary passion for what they do and it shows in the products and services they offer. While there’s nothing wrong with buying from large corporations, it’s so much more rewarding to support locally owned companies that strive to make a difference. Our Winter Stroll Collection candles and wax melts, along with our Mini Luxe Tin Discovery Set are sustainable, environmentally-safe holiday gifts that will bring the essence of the upcoming season right into your friend’s or family member’s home. Thank you for venturing with us and joining us as we reflected on the true meaning of giving. We wish you happy shopping, but above all, we wish you joy, love, and prosperity in the many years to come.

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    Greetings, readers! As we venture into the month of November, many of you early bird holiday shoppers are already preparing your holiday gift list, maybe even checking it twice. With the festivities of Halloween coming to a creepy, crawly end and Thanksgiving just around the corner, getting a head start on all your holiday purchases is the best gift you can give yourself this year. If you’d rather be gobbled up by the abominable snowman than experience the terror of last-minute holiday shopping, you’re not the only one. What’s more, there’s probably a few people on your list that are particularly more difficult to shop for, due to their love for all things eco-friendly. Protecting the world and its limited resources is an important and applaudable cause, but more often than not, finding the right gifts for environmentally-aware pals and relatives can prove quite challenging.

     The holidays are a time for friends and family to come together, feast until buttons come loose, delight in shared moments of laughter, and embrace the spirit of giving. Oftentimes, giving is more rewarding than receiving. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Boxing Day, the joy and merriment that comes with shopping for loved ones should never be overshadowed by feelings of stress or anxiety. If you are already finding yourself overwhelmed, we just might be the Christmas miracle you were hoping for. In this article, we’ll go over 5 sustainable, environmentally-friendly products and gift ideas that are arguably greener than the Grinch himself.

Welcome to Colorful Colorado - Land of Sustainability

     One of the many perks of modern day shopping is that there are countless online stores to discover and explore from the comfort of your own home. We now live in a world where you can shop in your Frosty the Snowman pajamas and not feel judged about your questionable life decisions. We finally made it, people! If you’re like us and love supporting local, small businesses, online shopping is oftentimes the best way to find reputable companies that you will grow to know and trust. Thankfully, there is never a shortage of hardworking, passionate individuals who have dedicated their lives to ensuring that you have options for eco-friendly, sustainable products. In fact, there are plenty of environmentally-friendly companies here in Colorful Colorado that deliver amazing products without sacrificing quality.

1 - Pact Organic Clothing

     Our friends at Pact, Earth's Favorite™ Clothing, design and manufacture non-GMO organic cotton apparel for women, men, and children. Pact is based out of Boulder, Colorado, but their soft everyday apparel is made in Fair Trade™ Certified factories that strengthen communities, provide safe conditions for workers, and protect our precious planet. Not only is their clothing ethically made, but it is offered in a variety of fashionable, trendy styles that are certain to appeal to that special, eco-conscious fashionista in your friend group. Sustainability doesn’t have to be ugly! If you’re looking to impress this holiday season, be sure to check out their Channel the Flannel collection. Seriously, who would ever complain about owning too many flannels when flannel is life?

2 - Dante Perozzi Jewelry

     Dante Perozzi Jewelry, in Denver, Colorado, is your one-stop shop for that lovely lady in your life. Having studied, created and exhibited sculpture in Los Angeles, artist Dante Perozzi crafts handmade, wearable sculptures that uplift the wearer. Apart from the jewelry being exquisitely produced, Dante Perozzi Jewelry Studio, along with DPJ partner studios, commit to eco-friendly consciousness and practices. Metal scraps are repurposed and they put forth their best efforts to use recyclable paper products for packaging. When elegance meets environmental, it is truly a sight to behold! Look no further for that posh present for your precious person - A beautifully handcrafted set of Athena Hoop earrings from Dante Perozzi will allow your loved one to enjoy the finer things in life, but not at the expense of the environment.

3 - Colorado Aromatics Cultivated Skincare

     Are you ready to get the skinny on skin care? Good! Colorado Aromatics Cultivated Skincare is a locally owned and operated business with a shop in Longmont, Colorado. Their skincare line is made using herbs grown from their very own Colorado Aromatics farm. C’mon now, it doesn’t get more environmentally friendly than that! Founder Dr. Cindy Jones applied her expertise as a biochemist and herbalist to formulate sustainable skin care products that will make your friend’s and family member’s skin glow more radiant than a Colorado sunset. For your dapper gentleman, their Men’s Shave and Soothe Gift Set is an affordable and thoughtful purchase that includes shaving soap, coolness aftershave lotion, and knuckle balm.

     These eco-friendly and resource-efficient gift options are fantastic, but before you rush to grab your wrapping paper, scissors, and tape, let’s sniff out and uncover some other hidden gems for your holiday gift-giving endeavors. Our Luxe Intuition luxury wood wick candles and wax melts are the perfect gifts and just what you need to sleigh the season.

4 - Luxe Intuition Candles - Coastal Allure

     At Luxe Intuition, we offer an enchanting selection of ethically made artisan wood wick candles and natural wax melts. Our candles and wax melts are not only sustainable and environmentally friendly, but are handcrafted using the most luxurious ingredients. When it comes to choosing a gift that will ignite feelings of gratitude, candles are the way to go. We’d even wager that you’ll have more of a chance of spotting Santa Clause than coming across someone who doesn’t like candles. Now that we’ve covered how LIT candles are (yeah, we went there), we’ll introduce you to a couple of our in-shop favorites.

     Snowy days and winter wonderland displays are not for everyone. Others may not share in your excitement as the first snowflake of the year gently drifts from the opalescent sky. It never fails that, at the initial indication of frigid weather, several of your family members rush to book their yearly getaway to Hawaii. They long for nothing more than to dig their feet in the sand, sip on Mai Tais served with cute, little umbrellas, and breathe in the salty ocean air. Our Coastal Allure candle, with fragrance blends of lime, lotus coconut, and guaiac wood, is an aromatic recreation of an idle day at the beach. By gifting this island-inspired candle, your cherished relatives can escape to their tropical paradise right from their living room. Christmas in Hawaii never came so cheap!

5 - Luxe Intuition Candles - Moonlit Zen

     We all have that one friend who does it all: on top of working a nine to five job, they somehow manage to parent, coach the gymnastics team, and run a crochet club. From outward appearances, they may seem to have everything under control, but we can agree that everyone has a breaking point. Our Moonlit Zen candle will help your frantic friend transcend from chaos to a state of calm and relaxation. After a long, grueling day, they’ll be eager to retreat to their room, open a book, and indulge in the calming aromas of orange, magnolia, and anise. With hints of lemon, pine needle, and fir balsam, Moonlit Zen is also great for meditation, manifestation, and mindfulness. This holiday season, you can empower others by giving a gift that encourages them to slow down and be present in the moment.

Coconut-Apricot Wax - The Gift That Keeps Giving

     Here at Luxe Intuition, our candles and wax melts are created using coconut-apricot wax, a safer alternative to the mass-produced soy wax and toxic paraffin wax found in candles at most popular store chains. Coconut-apricot wax is not only organic, sustainable, and harmless to the environment, but it’s application allows for a longer, fresher burn for your candle. This high-grade luxury wax burns 80% cleaner than soy wax and is toxin-free. If this is your first time learning about coconut-apricot wax, we are genuinely happy for this opportunity

to inform you of all it’s wonderful, eco-friendly qualities and benefits. In knowing that there are health-conscious candle options available, you can now have peace of mind that your beloved clique and kinfolk will not be breathing in nasty chemicals that are detrimental to their respiratory health. Just remember, paraffin and soy wax: naughty - Coconut-apricot wax: nice.

An eco-FRIENDLY Farewell

     So, you’re finishing up your cup of peppermint hot chocolate and this article is drawing to a bittersweet end. Our wish is that you feel enlightened and less panicked about having to shop for environmentally-friendly presents. This holiday season, we don’t want you spending any time stressing when you can be focusing on what’s really important: togetherness, celebration, and love. We have provided you with 5 gift ideas that are guaranteed to pleasantly surprise your environmentalist friends and family members. At Luxe Intuition, we truly care about others, the environment, and you! Our coconut-apricot wax candles and all-natural wax melts are meaningful gifts for any occasion and our informative blogs are an easily accessible way to discover sustainable, healthy products. For now, we bid thee an eco-FRIENDLY farewell. Just as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer found his way through that foggy Christmas Eve, we hope you’ll find your way back to our website more than once!

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Fall Aesthetic - Fall Candles, Fall Scents and More

It’s Fall, y’all! The leaves are changing, the air is just a bit more crisp, and it’s finally time to pull out those burnt orange and brown flannels that have been stored in the back of your closet since last Spring. ‘Tis the season for pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and lazy Sundays spent revelling in the cozy fall aesthetic you have anxiously waited all year for. If you’re here to find the answer to the vexing mystery of whether candy corn is actually delicious or not, you’re out of luck (we’re still trying to figure that one out ourselves). However, what we can offer is the perfect addition to your fall aesthetic collection. So turn down the football game you have blaring in the background and clean the sticky caramel apple residue off your fingers because you’re going to want to read this!

Let’s be real, ensuring your home's fall aesthetic is on point is a top priority, especially when you’re planning on having guests over for fun fall activities. Imagine you’re enjoying a steaming cup of hot cider, then you come to the realization that your home decor is lacking in fall pizzazz? We honestly can’t think of anything more terrifying. Well, aside from ghosts, ghouls and Facebook servers crashing. When friends and family arrive at your house for your annual apple bobbing and pumpkin carving contests, you want the atmosphere to be festive and inviting. Not only that, but you want them to be greeted with aromas that wrap them up like a warm hug on a brisk Autumn night. We know what you’re thinking - why not bake your signature hazelnut pecan pie? While nothing beats the smell of a homemade pastry baking in the oven, we have a much simpler solution that doesn’t require getting flour all over your vintage Addams Family sweatshirt - Candles! Not just any candle, but our Luxe Intuition luxury wood wick candles.

Shall we sniff around (pun intended) and find out more about why those delectable smells play such an integral part in impressing your guests?

The Power of Smell

Aromas are most closely associated with memory retention, meaning that certain smells will induce a pleasant feeling of nostalgia. Have you ever experienced this wonderful phenomenon? Maybe the smell of freshly cut grass takes you back to being a child and watching Saturday morning cartoons while your Mom and Dad worked out in the yard. This can be explained because smell and memory are linked through your brain’s anatomy. Super cool, right? In discovering this, you can discern that while your cute “Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice” pillows are a showstopper, having a breathtaking scent billowing throughout your house will be what is talked about and remembered for years to come. Here at Luxe Intuition, we believe in the power of smell and work hard to constantly develop scent combinations that will take you back to the happiest moments of your life. In fact, we want to introduce you to our limited edition candle, Autumn Sunday. Crafted from eco-friendly coconut-apricot wax and a 100% natural wood wick, Autumn Sunday is guaranteed to give your home the fall aesthetic you have been looking for. Our Autumn Sunday candle is housed in a gorgeous copper vessel that is modern and chic, not dated and bleak. Like so many of our candles, Autumn Sunday has multiple layers of fall-scented awesomeness. Fall has a lot of soul-warming smells, but we are confident that we’ve chosen the right ones. Now comes the best part where we break down each layer of Autumn Sunday in detail. Hope you’re as excited as we are!

Autumn Sunday - The Aroma of Fall

Fall is for family, friends, and getting in the festive spirit for the holidays to come. The leaves are falling and create a beautiful harmony of sounds as they dance across sidewalks and streets. Although the weather outside is far more cool and welcoming, the wafting scent of Autumn Sunday is an excellent excuse to stay inside, bundled up in a quilted blanket while binge watching your favorite Netflix series. The top layer of Autumn Sunday is filled with the aroma of blood orange and kumquat, two citrus fruits that invigorate and awaken the senses. The beginning of your Autumn Sunday journey focuses on the citric nature of these two fruits, but make no mistake, it is not overwhelming or too intense. We’ve found the unrivaled formula to date!

Following the blood orange and kumquat layer is a blend of fall spices, which will surely accommodate your fall aesthetic. A fusion of pumpkin, persimmon, clove, allspice, and ginger drifts from the second layer as you continue burning Autumn Sunday. Seriously, nothing says fall more than a collection of superbly paired aromatic spices. The lingering aroma of citrus perfectly combines with these spices to give you a candle that fills you with vivid memories of being back in your grandma’s kitchen.

The bottom layer of Autumn Sunday is jam-packed with the sweet smells of brown sugar, vanilla, and tobacco. If you thought the citrus and spice layers were delightful, just wait until you reach the end of this limited edition fall candle. Oh, what a treat awaits you! The brown sugar and vanilla compliment the woody aroma of tobacco so well that by the time the

flame flickers out, you’ll be longing for at least one more hour of that satisfying and eco-friendly adventure.

Fall Aesthetic for Your Home

If you’re a fall fanatic like us, you most likely realize how important it is to change your home decor to reflect the changing of the seasons. Any Suzy Homemaker knows that it wouldn’t make sense to keep your seashell-themed towel set hung up in the bathroom or to continue burning summer scented pineapple and papaya candles as the weather smoothly transitions from hot to cool. Autumn Sunday is a flawless fall candle because it embodies all that is memorable about this special season: frigid fall mornings met with sipping on vanilla lattes, afternoons spent scouring your local food markets for the ripest blood oranges, and evenings gathered with loved ones around a plate of soft, spiced sugar cookies as the Hocus Pocus rerun plays. The bottom line is that this handcrafted fall candle epitomizes fall marvelously and will have your senses doing the “Monster Mash” from sunup to sundown!

Autumn Sunday is a luxury wooden wick candle that presents a fresh, elevated take on the traditional pumpkin candle. After introducing Autumn Sunday into your home for the first time, you’ll have no idea why you ever settled on another scent as your official fall aroma. Your house is your comfort zone and your safe space to decompress from the chaos that surrounds your daily life. Doesn’t it make sense to have it look and smell as soothing as possible? Do yourself a favor: invest in our Autumn Sunday candle! It will greatly contribute to the fall aesthetic in your home and will have you daydreaming of sitting around the campfire, telling ghost stories as the crackling of the firewood breaks through the stillness of the night.

The Benefits of Coco-Apricot Wax

Most scented candles on the market today are made with paraffin wax or soy wax, both of which are more horrible than finding a little box of raisins in your trick or treat bag. Paraffin wax is a substance derived from petroleum and coal. As a matter of fact, studies have shown that the fumes that paraffin wax releases into your home could cause asthma and lung cancer! If that doesn’t give you the heebie jeebies, we’re not sure what will. The mass production of soy wax is destroying our rainforests and although it is publicized as sustainable, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Where is Jerry Springer when you need him? For more information on this alarming matter, please check out our blog on “Are Soy Candles Safe?”. If you’re growing tired of searching for ways to make your house smell fang-tastic without the risk of harming yourself or the environment around you, don’t fret. Now that you’ve found us, your days of

staring at the computer screen and doing strenuous research are over! Instead of taking the easy route and using soy and paraffin wax, we use the more eco-friendly coconut apricot wax to create our aroma candles. There are many benefits to coconut apricot wax. To name a few, coco-apricot wax is a reliable, sustainable resource that is non-toxic, vegan, and burns slower, so you get your money’s worth.

While soy and paraffin wax candles have been popular choices due to their easy accessibility at stores and shopping outlets, coconut apricot wax candles provide a safer and fresher alternative for the everyday candle enthusiast. Safety hasn’t always been the biggest concern when it comes to scented candles, but times are changing and incredibly intelligent people, like yourself, are finally understanding that what you choose to burn in your home truly matters. It’s becoming widely known that toxic chemicals in paraffin and soy wax are released into your space, which do exceedingly harmful damage to your respiratory health. Why sacrifice your health for a replaceable candle? Autumn Sunday and other candles from Luxe Intuition offer an eco-friendly burn while also satisfying your desire for an amazingly decadent smelling candle.

Trick or Treat Yo’Self!

Choosing the right decor and fall aesthetic for your home can be fun, but it can also be meticulous and challenging. In reading this blog, you’ve also deduced that the type of candle you buy affects your home, mood, and health. At Luxe Intuition, we have all of your fall aesthetic candle needs covered! Our limited edition luxury wood wick candle, Autumn Sunday, will have your home looking and smelling gourd-geous before the next full moon. Tired of the same, generic pumpkin scented candles that everyone else is burning in their homes? Want to have your guests howling for more? Your Autumn Sunday candle, and new fall favorite is only a few clicks away. Not only will we have it delivered to you spooky fast, but our packaging is absolutely boo-tiful. We care about your safety and we care about your satisfaction - Everything we brew, we brew it for you!

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How to Use Wax Melts and Wax Melt Warmers

 Do you enjoy enriching your home with the delightful, calming aromas of pear and patchouli but can’t help but feel wary of burning candles? Well, you can breathe a sigh of relief because it is 100% possible to go on a sensory journey without having to rummage through the dreaded kitchen junk drawer for a lighter. Wax melts offer the exact ambiance and fragrances you desire, without the hazards of an open flame. Additionally, wax melt warmers are a fantastic substitute to candles, and they come in a stunning array of designs that are guaranteed to fit your style and have you vibing in no time!

 Wax melts can be found at most popular store chains for a cheap price, but chances are that they aren’t the most eco-friendly and safe options. Before you start booing and throwing your popcorn at the computer screen, allow us to put your mind at ease. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about wax melts, what to avoid in them, and how to use them.

 What Are Wax Melts, Anyway?

 To put it simply, wax melts are a wickless, flameless alternative to candles. Let’s face it, not everybody likes the idea of lighting candles in the house, especially when there are little hands or paws that could tip them over and cause a fiery disaster.

 Wax melts made their grand appearance when candle makers, not knowing what to do with their extra wax, decided to cleverly reinvent them in lieu of wasting precious resources. Hey, we’re all about crafty resourcefulness! For all you skeptics out there, the wax in a wax melt is the same as the wax in a candle, so rest assured, it holds and gives off a scent just the same.

 Everyone can deduce that without heat, wax merely cannot be broken down. With candles, the flaming wick distributes heat, helping the wax to liquify. Without a flame and a wick, wax melt warmers are necessary for - you guessed it - dissolving the wax melts. In a seemingly magnificent display of magic, the melting wax activates those lovely smells that you just can’t get enough of. Are you enticed? Splendid! Stay tuned for later in the article, where we’ll discuss, in depth, how wax melt warmers work.

 Wax melts come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and scents. If that alone isn’t impressive enough, you can combine them to create your own, unique fragrance blend. When you buy a candle, you get what you get. It’s rather difficult, and not worth the effort to change the scent profile of a purchased candle. If that’s your thing, we’re not judging (mmk, maybe a bit but we still love you). With wax melts, you can mix and match, as well as choose how strong you want your fragrance to be. The possibilities are endless and you can finally unleash your inner-Martha Stewart!

 Types of Wax Melts

 Like with candles, there are countless options to choose from when seeking your ideal scented wax melts. It’s paramount to meticulously research and find what’s best and, most importantly, safest for you. We want you to have a positively spectacular experience with your wax melts, and it all starts with choosing safe, sustainable wax.

 Paraffin Wax

In recent years, it has become common knowledge that paraffin wax is terrible for us and the environment. As a matter of fact, paraffin wax is derived from petroleum, directly linking it to the oil industry. While paraffin wax in a scented wax melt may not release as many chemicals as it would from a burning candle, harmful fumes are still being emitted into your breathing space. Bear in mind, a new set of lungs are hard to come by, so taking care of the ones you have is probably wise.

 When shopping at a retail store, don’t be fooled by cheap wax melts! We all fancy a bargain, but the manufacturing of paraffin wax has become a low-cost, corrupt way for corporations to profit off of large amounts of wax products, such as candles and scented wax melts. These products are full of nasty chemicals that are toxic to you and your loved ones. It's advised to buy wax melts from a local source that specializes in making healthy wax replacements, just like we do here at Luxe Intuition!

Soy Wax

 A huge misconception is that you should give yourself a pat on the back for purchasing soy scented wax melts, but in reality, there are many drawbacks to soy wax. To emphasize, there are no non-GMO options for soy wax and the soy farming industry is the cause of deforestation in beautiful places like Brazil. Soy wax is also filled with additives and dyes, making it stray very far away from the all-natural product it is so frequently advertised as.

 Another problem with soy wax is that it fails to hold scents well. We’ll wager that you’ll have to double up on soy wax melts to achieve that blissful scent you’re craving. Nothing kills a mood faster than spending more for less. Looking to learn more in this matter? Our blog on soy candles explores the downsides and dangers of soy wax in greater detail.

 Coconut Wax

 Coconut wax is, hand’s down, the most eco-friendly and sustainable wax alternative out there. This wonderful type of wax is not just organic, but is ethically farmed. Whether it’s used in a candle or wax melt, there’s no mistaking that coconut wax is the star of the show. Small, reputable businesses, like us, use coconut wax for our hand-poured, naturally-made wax melts. You can buy from us knowing that there are no secrets or ulterior motives. Can you think of anything better than relishing in the exhilarating aroma of honey and clove, while sipping on a hot cup of tea on a cold, rainy day? We’re guessing not, because that sounds absolutely marvelous.

 How to Use Wax Melts

 If we’ve successfully managed to convince you of the benefits of scented wax melts and you’re on board to give them a try, you’re going to need a nifty wax melt warmer! There are many different types of wax melt warmers on the market to choose from. It all comes down to the aesthetic you’re looking for and the manner in which you’d like your wax melts to melt.

 Tea Light Wax Warmer

 We’ll start with the tea light wax warmer. This type of wax warmer is typically ceramic and relies on a tea light to warm the wax. Being that this particular warmer doesn’t run off of electricity, if your aim is to avoid any kind of open flames, a tea light wax warmer most likely isn’t for you. And that’s perfectly fine because there are other options that we’ll go into.

 Although you can choose to use unscented tea lights with the tea light wax warmer, we recommend getting wild and creative. Pull out your dusty, old lab coat and experiment by combining the scents of different tea lights with various delectable smelling wax melts. For all you sniff fanatics, this could be the adventure of your lifetime! Okay, we might be pushing it a little, but you get the picture. As a precaution when purchasing any wax products, be sure you know what the tea lights are made of before buying. Always remember, the safety rules are universal for anything containing wax.

 Electric Wax Melt Warmer

 Electric wax melt warmers are the most common choice, considering people usually opt for wax melts to avoid the open flame of a candle. While nothing pertaining to heat or electricity is completely risk-free, electric wax melt warmers arguably lean more towards the safer side. Electric wax melt warmers function by being plugged into an outlet. The wax melts are placed on a rounded, glass dish atop a bulb. Electricity surges to the bulb, which generates the heat used to break down the wax melts.

 Electric wax melt warmers come in all sorts of styles, so you’ll be able to find one that suits you flawlessly. Believe us when we say, there is an electric wax melt warmer for everyone. Want an electric wax melt warmer with etchings of a walrus doing the Macarena with a platypus? There’s possibly one out there for you. All jokes aside, you’ll have to be careful to find a secure place where the cord won’t be a tripping hazard around clumsy feet.

 Outlet Plug-In Wax Melt

 If you don’t want your warmer to be in the way, another viable electric wax melt warmer option is an outlet plug-in. These are fun, in that they are often out of plain sight and trick your guests into thinking that your house naturally smells like an elegant symphony of ginger and lime. We promise your secret will be safe with us.

 Operating an outlet plug-in wax melt is as easy as plugging it into the wall and letting the outlet do all the work. You can find ones that include a lightbulb, which can double as a night light to help you avoid late-night tumbles down the stairs. No, we’re not speaking from experience...at all.

 How to Use Wax Melt Warmers

 Once you’ve gotten your scented wax melts and decided on your favorite wax warmer, it’s smooth sailing from there. All you’ll need to do is place the desired amount of scented wax melts on the warmer and wait. Within minutes, the wax will melt and you’ll be immersed in a state of tranquility and heavenly scents.

 Even though most melt warmers do not have open flames, it’s important to make sure you turn them off when you’re sleeping or away from home. Being left unattended, wax melt warmers could potentially be quite dangerous (as with anything electrical in your house).

 Luxe Intuition Luxury Wax Melts

When searching for wax melts, look no further than our Luxe Intuition luxury wax melts. We use coconut wax, which is the sustainable and organic alternative to all other types of wax.

 The luxury scents we use are original and inspired by the finest, natural essences from around the globe. All of our scented wax melts are carcinogen-free, vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, phthalates-free and follow IFRA standards.

 Our Luxe Intuition luxury wax melts are hand-poured right here in the USA. We make our wax melts into easy to pour beads, unlike the wax cubes you’ll mostly find elsewhere. The products we put out are made with care and purpose.

 It’s a Wrap

 Congratulations! You’ve stuck it out with us this far, and for good reason. When it comes to your health and safety, the more information you soak in, the better equipped you will be to make the right decisions for yourself, others, and our environment. Above all, our goal is to inform and motivate you to choose products for your household that are not only safe and sustainable, but all-around awesome.

 If having mischievous pets and curious children has stopped you from being able to use candles, you now know that there are other options, such as scented wax melts. Suitable wax melts can provide the same enchanting smells and experiences as candles, without the risks of exposed flames. Wax melts come in a variety of shapes, sizes, scents, and colors and require wax melt warmers to heat them up properly. We’ve presented you with a list of popular wax melt warmers, along with a brief narrative of their functionalities. Now that you’re set up for success, we hope that you feel confident about purchasing wax melts that are ethically sourced, ecologically sound, and give you that warm, fuzzy feeling that comes from doing your part to conserve our planet. Aw, all the feels!

 Luxe Intuition coconut wax melts are sure to liven up your spirits, senses, and homes. Now is your chance to try something new and exciting, so what are you waiting for?

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