It's Really Lit

"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness." - Eleanor Roosevelt 

I am really into candles - in fact maybe a tad bit obsessed. There is literally a candle in each room of my house, and I'm not ashamed of it. When we first moved into our home, G saw how many candles I put around the house, and he was a tad bit frightened. What can I say, candles are my thing!? Today I'm breaking down my top five favorite candles, and where you can buy them! ** Hint: these are also AMAZING gifts for anyone who loves a great candle :)

  1. LIT Brooklyn - Hands down this is one of my favorite candles in my collection. I've purchased several of these candles, and the quality is bar none! Not only are the candles amazing, but the customer service is extremely stellar. These candles will forever be in my stockpile! ** Bonus, not only is this company owned by a fantastic woman, but it's black owned! Fave Candle: 1989 (because, duh that's the year I was born in!)
  2. Diptyque - I love this brand and the quality of their candles. They smell amazing and are amazing. My best friend Alisha, bought me this candle as a birthday present one year, and it is my ultimate favorite. Fave Candle: Roses
  3. Voluspa - I stumbled upon these candles while I was creating gift baskets for my bridal party. These candles are amazing, and honestly I'm a fan of almost every scent! I found these candles in a local shop in Downtown Norfolk, as well as a major retailer. I'm very much a fan of this brand and their unique scents! Fave Candle: Crisp Champagne
  4. Bath & Body Works - Their partnership with White Barn is bar none. I absolutely love all of their scents. It also doesn't hurt that B&BW has amazing coupons and deals! The holiday scents are G's absolute favorite. He loves when the house smells like baked goods, even when I haven't made cookies in months! Fave Candle: Eucalyptus Mint
  5. Rewined - Last, but certainly not least ... this candle is a winner in my book. The glass holding these beautifully scented candles, are indeed wine bottles! All of their candles literally smell like an amazing glass of wine. I stumbled upon these candles at a winery, and bought several of them immediately. Then, I found them at a large retail store near my home and was hooked! I absolutely love these candles! Fave Candle: Rosé

What are some of your favorite candles?

XO, Analise

Holiday Gifts for Him

Now, I am breaking down my top picks for the fellas! Of course, we are back at Nordstrom, because ... why not?

When shopping for G, I always try to re-up on things that he loves! Whether it be buying him new sweaters in various colors, or getting him his favorite cologne. Of course, I like to surprise him here and there with some of the things he's been wanting or that I know he needs! G is really into watches and gadgets so those items always stay on the list.

Below are some items that he already has and swears by, along with some things he's been wanting.

Top Picks

Home Voice Activated Speaker by GOOGLE, We fell in love with our friend's Google Home on our visit to their house for the weekend. G immediately went to the Best Buy right by our home when we returned into town, and got one for our main level. He loved it so much, I came home from work a few days later, and there was one set up in our master bedroom. Clearly he loves this device! We are able to connect to various apps like Spotify and iHeartRadio. Also, we got a Google Chromecast so we could connect it together! This device is legit and the speakers on this thing are phenomenal.

QuietComfort® 35 Wireless Headphones II by Bose, I got G similar headphones to these, and they work like magic! G works for an architecture firm, as a Design and Model Manager ... needless to say he has to stay focused in order to be creative. These headphones are perfect! He's able to play his music or podcasts and totally stay focused during the work day. 

L'Homme Set by YVES SAINT LAURENT, This is G's favorite scent, and he and I both love it! He actually wore this cologne on our wedding day, after I purchased it for him while we were in engaged. I absolutely love the cologne on him, and he always makes sure he keeps a bottle of it!

What are some gifts you plan on getting the special man in your life?

XO, Analise

 

Photo Credit: Shannon Moffit Photography