You may not be familiar with this incredible oil, but helichrysum oil is known for its ability to relieve mental exhaustion, stress, and mild depression.
Plus, it stimulates the right hemisphere of the brain, which enhances artistic and creative expression. With a strong fruity/straw scent, light yellow to red color and thin texture, this aromatic herb makes a low-key but highly effective remedy for stomach spasms, allergies, and excess water retention.
This essential oil can help heal stretch marks, skin blemishes, and scars due to wounds, boils, and rashes. Muscle aches and pains as well as digestive issues are relieved when the oil is diluted in a bath or inhaled during aromatherapy.
A few drops of helichrysum oil and rose hip oil can banish acne and heal wounds with minimal scarring. Some loyal users claim it reduces signs of aging by keeping the skin smooth and wrinkle free.
A few drops of the oil on burns as soon after the incident as possible will speed up the healing process. When impact injuries occur, apply the oil as quickly as possible to reduce swelling and reduce the healing time. Helichrysum oil is the only essential oil that contains di-ketones, which play a major role in scar tissue reduction and skin healing.
Helichrysum essential oil therapeutic properties:
Anti-Spasmodic: Helps in relieving headaches, migraines, asthma, bronchitis and irritable bowels.
Anti-Haematoma: Helps in dissolving blood clots and aids healing of the surrounding tissues.
Anti-Inflammatory: Very effective in treating cuts, burns, infections and rheumatoid arthritis.
Cicatrisant: This property makes your wounds and cuts heal and scars disappear. It is equally effective on spots left on your skin by pox, boils, etc.
Cytophylactic: It encourages recycling of dead cell and production of new cells. This property can be particularly beneficial for skin care, especially when used in rejuvenating facial oils.
Relaxant and Anti-Depressant: Curbs negative emotions and stimulates positive thoughts and actions.
I love that historically Basil has been used to symbolize hatred, yet it is also used as a symbol for love. I wonder if this is where the term love hate relationship comes from? Did you know there are more than 30 distinct and intensely aromatic varieties of basil?
The first recorded mention of basil, in records dated to pre-206 B.C.E, states that it “exists only to drive men insane.” For the Greeks, and later the Romans, basil was associated with hatred.
To grow the most potent plants they believed the seeds needed to be sown with swearing and ranting. (sounds like they were watching me pull weeds in the summertime ha!) However, basil later became a symbol of love in Italy, to the point that Giovanni Boccaccio used it to symbolize the tragic love between Lisabetta and Lorenzo in The Decameron. Sicilian folklore associates it with both love and death, and in Moldavian folklore a young man who accepts basil from a young woman will fall in love with her.
Europe in general is rather conflicted on the subject of basil. Parkinson’s 17th century herbal says it can “procure a cheerful and merry heart” while Culpeper’s links it to poison through the observation of its effects in drawing venom out of wounds and the proclamation that “like draws to like.” He even goes so far as to say that basil can generate scorpions, possibly even inside someone’s skull. This scorpion connection is often linked to the Greek story of the basilisk, which in turn is linked to basil in the name basilicum. In some folklore, basil is said to have been used to ward off both the look and bite of this king of serpents.
Perhaps reflecting the plant’s conflicted history, the Victorian language of flowers has two meaning for basil: common basil signifies hatred and sweet basil conveys the sender’s best wishes.
To the ancient Romans, it was a symbol of hatred, yet basil eventually became a token of love in Italy. Young maidens would wear a sprig of basil in their hair to profess their availibility. In some regions of Italy, basil is known as “kiss-me-Nicholas.” One can only wonder if the conflicting symbolism of basil in Rome is the origin of a love-hate relationship?
The royal herb is regarded in a similar manner in Romania where if a boy accepts a sprig of basil from a girl, it means they are engaged to be married.
In Greece today, basil is readily grown as an ornamental and is used in certain religious rituals as a symbol of fertility..
It’s one of my favorite herbs! I love the flavor and the fragrance so much so that we offer a candle and perfume in our Blackberry Basil fragrance. What does it smell like? I’m so glad you asked…
It is a delicious mix of rich sweetness! Sun kissed Blackberries entwined with green leaves, white musk and the unexpected herbal zing of basil. The rich, winey Blackberry takes predominance over the edible leaves and lightly anise-scented basil. It is a fresh, fruity, wild and sensual scent, blending fresh sweetness with a dry herbal accord.
I don’t know about you, but I am SO over this heat and ready for fall! One of my favorite things about Autumn is fragrance.
But are there any alternatives available if you don’t like or can’t use synthetic scents?
I originally searched out nature based scents for my Candles because I know many people (like my daughter Bella) are allergic to some synthetic fragrances. (We offer naturally fragranced candle choices if you have the same sensitivities).
But did you know you can simmer things to make your house smell divine and all the ingredients you need may be in your kitchen right now? It’s fun, and the list is as only limited by your imagination!
Here is our current favorite: a pot of water simmering, 2-3 lemons, a handful of rosemary from the garden and 2 capfuls (sometimes more if Bella has anything to say about it) of vanilla extract.
There are many ways to release the fragrance. You can simmer it in a saucepan like I did (just be sure to keep an eye on the water level so it does not run dry and burn…that does NOT smell good). You can also pour all the ingredients into a crock pot to slowly simmer all day adding water as needed.
Only once in a BLUE MOON will you find Candles and Perfume like this on SALE for prices like this!Check our website for details.
We want to celebrate this rare occurrence with limited time Blue Moon Fragrances!
OK…Are YOU ready for the BLUE MOON tonight? We are *SO* excited we are featuring these fragrances and having a great sale starting NOW!
Limited time fragrances: Blue Moon: Only once in a Blue Moon will you find a fragrance this good! Custom Blended here-you will not find this exclusive candle ANYWHERE else! Strong, sweet, dark and smoky, perfect for fall nights. Rich sweet caramel, infused with a dash of cardamom and a hints of honeyed tobacco pipe smoke. Bellissimo!
Aqua Di Luna:Top notes of lavender, rosemary and menthe are freshened by bergamot. Middle notes of jasmine, geranium, sandalwood, iris and oakmoss lead to bottom notes of musk and ambergris.High Tide: Let the Moon’s pull lure you into this fantastic fragrance… Newly fallen coconuts halved to reveal creamy, sweet perfection!
Blue Mousse: The perfect decadent dark chocolate! Blended intense raw cocoa, a splash of sweet cream and just a hint of torched sugar… drool worthy!
The Blue Hour: The blue hour comes from the French expression l’heure bleue, which refers to the period of twilight each morning and evening where there is neither full daylight nor complete darkness. The time is considered special because of the quality of the light at this time of day. Soft Sweet Pea, Blackcurrant for contrast and Bilberries for charm, the deep warmth of Rosewood, gentle Almondwood, richest Sandalwood and French cedar. Transformational.
Full Moon: Almost impossible to describe, this strong and complex fragrance oil has notes of resins, patchouli, vetiver, myrrh, herbs, woods grasses and anise. It has a smoky depth accented with a fresh and herbal top-note, and has unisex appeal. Perfect for dancing in the light of a full moon.
Celtic MoonSpice: A wonderfully fragrant blend of warm spices, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. This reminds me of being snuggled inside a cabin in front of a cozy fireplace on a cold crisp fall night.
“O, swear not by the moon, th’ inconstant moon, That monthly changes in her circled orb…” -Juliet, Romeo and Juliet, 2:2:115
The night walked down the sky with the moon in her hand. ~Frederick L. Knowles
There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls. ~George Carlin, Brain Droppings, 1997
Moonlight is sculpture. ~Nathaniel Hawthorne
There is something haunting in the light of the moon; it has all the dispassionateness of a disembodied soul, and something of its inconceivable mystery. ~Joseph Conrad
Look how the pale queen of the silent night
Doth cause the ocean to attend upon her….
~Charles Best, “A Sonnet of the Moon”
How like a queen comes forth the lonely Moon
From the slow opening curtains of the clouds
Walking in beauty to her midnight throne!
~George Croly, Diana
Give me my Romeo; and, when I shall die,
Take him and cut him out in little stars,
And he will make the face of heaven so fine
That all the world will be in love with night
And pay no worship to the garish sun.
~William Shakespeare
Our new Fall fragranceFlambeaux™ is inspired by the Vieux Carré (old French Quarter) lit up with heavy blazing torches for the Mardi Gras carnival. Flambeaux Carriers originally served as a beacon for parade-goers to better enjoy the spectacle of night festivities. The Flambeaux Carriers were originally slaves and free men of color parading, twirling and fooling around in robes. Initially, the Flambeaux were established by the old-line Carnival organization Comus, which sought to make “new people and customs the salvation of Mardi Gras.” The sight of African-Americans lighting the way of the elaborate floats was unforgettable.
Crowds tossed coins to slaves and free men of color trying to earn money for their task of lighting the way for the floats – a custom that continues today. Now, incorporated in modern processionals, the Torchbearers are not only a historic footnote, but serve as a world-class example of performance art. The torches may be lighter and use butane or kerosene, but the entertaining exchange between the crowd and the Flambeaux is a rich Carnival tradition.
What does it smell like you ask??? Flambeaux ™ (A Blue Moon Candle’s Exclusive!) : Exotic woods and cajun spices, with a promise of sweet sensuality and erotic mysticism, grounded in strength with just a hint of fresh green notes for balance. It is at once stimulating and relaxing; hypnotic and grounding; a delightful and heady experience for both men and women. Cedar, Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Vetiver and Black Pepper. Middle notes include Vanilla Absolute, Myrrh and Sweetgrass, and topped with Turkish Rose, Italian Bergamot, and a hint of Cardamom and Nutmeg.
Also if you want to try Flambeaux™ FREE in some yummy Body Butter you can listen for details on how to win yours on Here We Are with Luci’s radio show!!!
I love to have lots of choices! I want everyone to have those same benefits…When it comes to Candles YOU can decide. You made a wish, Blue Moon Candles is here to grant it!
We think you will love our Pirate Travel Tin Candles. They are the perfect size to take along on your travels this summer and make great Father’s Day gifts too! While you’re at it pillage yourself a subscription of Pirate’s Magazine as well! America’s first full color pirate magazine!
How can you go wrong with Pirate scents named for Pieces of Eight; Wicked Wench, Swag, Mutiny, Rum Runner, Singapore Nights, Calypso, Scallywag & Aztec Gold.
Priced so that everyone can have some Pirate treasure of their very own!
Please come out to support Breast Cancer Awareness! (If you can not attend locally our *new* Hope Candle ($10.00) will be for sale online at BlueMoonCandles.com starting May 14th with profits going to The American Cancer Society.)
There will also be a Jewelry Vendor and Pampered Chef contributing. Each one of us participating has either lost a loved one, or knows someone impacted directly by this horrible disease.
Please come out and show your support! Bring your friends-everyone is welcome!
There will be free food and goodies to win, as well as each person in attendance receives a FREE Votive candle that you can add your friend or loved ones name to. (while supplies last).
I look forward to seeing you there!
Remember, Together we can Light the way!
Did you know that a fragrance company, Takasago showed the results of a study relating the reduction of clerical error to the use of essential oils. Keyboard punching errors fell by 20 percent when the air was scented with lavender
and 33 percent when jasmine then was substituted.
There was an astonishing 54 percent reduction in clerical error when workers were exposed to lemon oils.
And by intermittently changing aromas, efficiency levels were maintained.
Candlemas is a celebration of light, the day of candles!
In many cultures today February 2nd is celebrated as Candlemas, this day represents when Mary presented Jesus to God in the temple, 40 days after Christmas. Candlemas occurs at a period between the December solstice and the March equinox, so many people traditionally marked that time of the year as winter’s “halfway point” while waiting for the spring.
Many Christians believe that Jesus’ mother Mary presented him to God at the Temple in Jerusalem after observing the traditional 40-day period of purification (of mothers) following his birth. According to a New Testament gospel, a Jewish man named Simeon held the baby in his arms and said that he would be a light for the Gentiles (Luke 2:32). It is for this reason that this event is called Candlemas.
Candles for the coming year are taken to churches to be blessed and burned in homes to celebrate the return of Light.
Snowdrops (galanthas nivalis) are known as Candlemas Bells because they often bloom early in the year, even before Candlemas. Some varieties bloom all winter (in the northern hemisphere). The superstitious used to believe that these flowers should not be brought into the house prior to Candlemas. However, it is also believed in more recent times that these flowers purify a home.
According to folklore, an angel helped these Candlemas bells to bloom and pointed them as a sign of hope to Eve, who wept in repentance and in despair over the cold and death that entered the world. Many Christians see the flower as a symbol of Jesus Christ being this hope for the world. Candles that are lit during Candlemas also symbolize Jesus as the “light of the world”.
Imbolic- making way for the beginning of spring. Imbolc is associated with divination, being perceived as a time when the veils between worlds are thinner. One of the more common winter/spring divination rituals is Ground Hog Day. On February 2nd, it is said that a ground hog that comes out of his burrow and sees his shadow foretells six more weeks of winter weather. No shadow on this day and spring is right around the corner. Most Americans are only familiar with the media glare cast on “Punxsutawney Phil” and a small Pennsylvania town each year, not realizing the more complex European roots of this rite. This practice came with German settlers, the Pennsylvania Dutch, who adapted their own hedgehog observations to a close American native.
Candlemas can remind us that we too have that light within us…
Well the new year is a great time for a new start. Many people are dieting, for me that really never seems to work, here is a little about what I am doing.
I think that many of the diet programs out there make a lot of promises without delivering on them. I really think that the changes we want will come through educating ourselves and hard work, pretty much like everything else in life. Diets only work for so long, and when you get off the program results fail because our habits really never changed.
I liked what Dr. Weil has to say about dieting here.
Did you know that according to Christopher Adams a molecular biologist “Eighty percent of what you perceive as taste is actually smell”.
Dr. Alan Hirsch actually provided his patients with a fragrant inhaler of peppermint to use prior to eating and discovered his patients lost an average of 5 pounds per month with no other behavioral changes than just adding the inhaler. Topping the list of weight reducing fragrances are Peppermint and Green Apple.
We are making Candles this week in both fragrances as well as to-go car and skin scents. Check our Facebook page for availability later this week. <3 Check them out and give it a try yourself. If nothing else, you will enjoy the clean fresh fragrances!
Early Tuesday morning stargazers all over North America and Europe will storms willing be able to witness a spectacular sight! A total lunar eclipse that will also coincide with the Winter Solstice. The Sun, Earth and Moon will be in a direct line -the moon should still be visible,
but will possibly turn pink or even red. Most of this refracted light is in the red part of the spectrum and as a result the moon, seen from Earth, turns a reddish, coppery or orange hue, sometimes even brownish.
“The entire event is visible from North America, Greenland and Iceland,” says NASA’s veteran eclipse expert Fred Espenak, pointing out that for observers in the western United States and Canada, the show will start on Monday evening rather than Tuesday morning.
“Western Europe will see the beginning stages of the eclipse before moonset, while western Asia will get the later stages after moonrise.”
The eclipse runs for three and a half hours, from 6:33 GMT to 10:01 GMT (1:33 a.m. EST to 5:01 a.m. EST), although the stage of total eclipse — when the moon heads into the “umbra” cast by the Earth — lasts from 7:41 to 8:53 GMT (2:41 a.m. EST to 3:53 a.m. EST).
Lunar eclipses have long been associated with superstitions and signs of ill omen, especially in battle. The defeat of the Persian king Darius III by Alexander the Great in the Battle of Gaugamela in 331 B.C. was foretold when the moon turned blood-red a few days earlier.
The last total lunar eclipse took place on Feb. 21, 2008. Next year, says Espenak, will see two: on June 15 and Dec. 10. This Solstice Eclipse is the first in 456 years!
What will you do to celebrate? I am using up some wishes hoping the clouds and rain clear-our area in Southern California is currently hit by what meteorologists are calling the storm of the century. I am going to settle in with a tall glass of wine, light a few candles and hope for the best!
Our Candle fragrance of the day is of course our Winter Solstice: an exquisite blend of Woods, Frozen Blackberry, Fig, Rose, Amber and Spices. Opening with Bergamot and Fig, it reveals a luscious heart of French Rose, Cinnamon, Frozen Blackberry. Base notes of most seductive Cedar, Balsam and Sandalwood are sweetened with Amber.
St. Lucia, the patron Saint of Light. December 13th…In traditional celebrations Saint Lucy comes as a young woman with lights and sweets. A procession is headed by one girl wearing a crown of candles (or lights), while others in the procession hold only a single candle each.
One of the most popular Christmas traditions in Sweden is the celebration of Saint Lucia’s Day, on December 13th. Although not a legal holiday, Saint Lucia’s Day is a day of great celebrating and merriment.
The Story of Saint Lucia stretches back to the time of the Vikings and the Roman Empire. According to legend, Lucia was a brave young woman from the island of Sicily, in the Mediterranean. When Lucia heard about the persecution of Christians by the Emperor, she gave one Christian family her entire dowry. This so angered her betrothed husband, that he told authorities that Lucia secretly practiced Christianity. Lucia, who died a martyrs death, was much admired for her courage, generosity and faith. And tradition has it that she took food to Christians hiding from persecution in underground tunnels, wearing candles on a wreath around her head to light the way.
Traditionally, on St. Lucia day The Lucia is dressed in white robes and red ribbons and wears a crown of candles on her head. Often times the eldest daughter plays Lucia, and greets her family with a breakfast of hot coffee and pastries, known as Lucia Buns or St Lucia buns or Swedish Saffron Buns or Swedish Lussekatt.
St. Lucia is rich with religious history and symbolism, and it is a holiday that has withstood commercialism and stayed firm in its origins in modern times.
We are celebrating this day by pouring our Ginger Crumbcake Candles! A tantalizing blend of the rich, spicy scents of gingerbread baked with saffron, nutmeg, cinnamon, molasses, vanilla, brown sugar and butter notes.
In stock in Limited quantities-these are the actual Candle holders shown-
Our Luminary Candleholders are made of hand hewn Himalayan Salt. They weigh between 4-6 pounds apiece. These are FAR more beautiful in person! We will do flat rate shipping as well as combined shipping for multiple purchases. email me at lisa@bluemooncandles.com for more information and availability.
Each Luminary comes with six free all natural wax tealight candles.
Last night was dad’s memorial celebration. We had ahouse fullof friends and family (thank you to all who showed up or sent kind thoughts) and we felt very blessed.
During our celebration I had the opportunity to meet a life long friend of my father in law’s. Dad was an electrical contractor and he met his friend when hired to work for him years ago. They continued their friendship and working relationship for many years-he even transferred work along to Scott after dad retired.
During the evening wereleased butterflies, lit candles, had many great toasts and remembered good times with dad. During one of those moments of sharing dad’s friend Terry was very emotional, there was not a dry eye in the place. It struck me that we should all be so lucky as to have a friend that misses us so much when we are gone that they are moved to tears. I agree with Terry…dad left this world a better place for having been in it.
Bella and Dominik releasing their butterfly...
I am taking this lesson away from that experience: I want to be the type of girl worthy of such a friend.
People have such different takes on Candlelight. For me it makes everything better. If I lived alone I would probably never use electric lighting at all…
If clothing makes the man, Fragrance makes the woman!
With all the fragrances for bath and body and candles on the market, how do you find yourSignature Scent? What do the different fragrance families say about your personality?
Here is a breakdown of the major fragrance families:
Men: Fresh: Citrus, Green leaves, Marine notes Aromatic: Citrus, Lavendar, Geranium Woody: Vetiver, Agarwood, Cedar
Floral fragrances (the most popular) are feminine and romantic, while Oriental fragrances are rich,warm, spicy and sophisticated. The Oriental family also includes Gourmand- a relatively new category, with the concept of basing fragrances on edible notes. A gourmand scent may contain notes such as spices, honey, vanilla, chocolate, amber and cinnamon. Gourmand scents are usually “comfy” and delicious and wear nicely in the cooler seasons.
Woody includes nutty and spicy with resinous notes of amber, sandalwood, cedar wood, and a touch of patchouli.
Some wood blends have a hint of cinnamon, a sprinkle of earth, or a puff of tobacco.
Stay turned for perfume specials in each of these families!
Talking to a girlfriend today I was reminded…we all have stress and tough situations in our lives-every one of us faces some kind of burden. How you handle that can make or break you-literally.
Did you know stress can cause changes in your body as well as your emotions? Stress can affect you both instantly (acute stress) and over time (chronic stress).
Chronic (long-term) stress is the most damaging-caused by stressful situations or events that last over a long period of time. This could include having a difficult job or dealing with a chronic disease. If you already have a health problem, stress can make it worse.
Here are some things you can do to reduce stress:
Yes these ARE my sasquatch feet-lol...
Live a simpler life…cut out those things you really do not need.
Spring clean and get rid of the clutter! Whether it is people or things-Is it useful, beautiful, do you love it? If not part ways!
Make a list and check things off as you do them. I make my list the night before now and it helps me focus during the day.
Work out! Exercise is great with helping us manage our stress. This is my on again love affair…reboot yourself and get out and walk! I promise you will feel better!
Ask for help! When you need help and someone asks if you do-take them up on it! They will be glad they helped you and you will get a bit of relief.
Do something nice for someone else, you will lighten their load, and you will feel better too!
Rediscover a passion that you love. Two of mine are making Candles and Music.
. Let that passion ignite you and set your heart on fire!
How do you handle stress? What makes you feel better?
Who says Friday the 13th is unlucky? You must have thrown salt over your shoulder or rubbed that lucky rabbits foot because today is your Lucky Day!
Friday the 13th Special Sale! Each 8oz. Container Candle $7.50~Sale ends Sunday August 15th at Midnight Pacific time. We will do Flat rate and combined shipping on this item-email us for details.
Each Black Cat Container Candle is 8oz. of Organic Veggie Wax with your choice of two seasonal fragrances:
Our delectable Pumpkin Bread~fresh baked and right out of the oven. Makes your mouth water while it fills your home with the scent of fresh baked Pumpkin Bread. Catch the smell of pumpkin pie spice with just the right amount of baked crust. A must have fragrance for fall!
or Blackened Vanilla~The elegant simplicity and comfort of Vanilla. The perfectly intoxicating fragrance of rich, bourbony Vanilla with an incredible purity…no baked or butter notes, not a musky or perfumey vanilla. Essence of Vanilla in its most elegant simplicity..But there is nothing ordinary about the intensity and strength of this fragrance.
Learn to make your own Candles with this easy, cute shot glass technique! Turn a shot glass into a brightly glowing candle.
Shot Glass Candles by Blue Moon Candles
Have you ever thought about making your own Candles? These cute little glasses can be made cheap, they are easy to do and you can add any theme you like!
What do you need?
6 oz. of Wax (makes 3 shot glass candles)-we recommend using old bits of left over wax from partially used candles to recycle them, but you can also use new wax from craft stores.
3 shot glasses, any style you like…*being the Pirate lover that I am I used Captain Morgan of course.
glass Pyrex measuring cup to melt wax
Pot to boil water in
cotton wicking from craft store.
Put the wax into the pyrex measuring cup and set it in the pot of boiling water to melt. You can add color chips for wax if you wish from the craft store. Pour the melted wax into the shot glasses. Wait until the wax begins to cool and set a little, then place your wicks into the middle of the shot glasses.
After they are cooled all the way, light them and enjoy your ♨Candlelight! ♨
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