Candles are Forever

Join us, fragrance lover, as we explore the story of how candles are made and how we Grace Girls have made them an integral part of our life at home.

From humble beginnings, when candles were all about shining a light, the candle has evolved from rush torches and beeswax candles used in religious ceremonies to the elegant and beautifully crafted candles made today. Look out for Greenleaf, Bridgewater and Votivo – brands Grace Collection proudly represents in South Africa – to grace your home with elegant fragranced candles.

A soy-blend wax is used to manufacture scented candles as this type of wax can absorb an enhanced fragrance load compared to traditional candles. Soybean oil is blended with paraffin to create the perfect burn for perfumed candles. The great benefit for all of us is that our favourite fragrances will permeate every corner of the room, giving us maximum enjoyment from our candles. Cotton or paper wicks are used as they have an extended life span and are free of lead or zinc, ensuring a safe and clean burn each time you light up your container candle.

All of our candles are poured into attractive glass containers, rather than creating a traditional pillar candle, which stands alone and is made from rigid wax. The secret of pouring into containers is that it allows the soy-blend wax to pool, throwing the fragrance further. Test us out by trying the woody aroma of ‘Afternoon Retreat’ from Bridgewater, which gives you a sense of wandering through a forest, or Votivo’s Champaca to add some flower power to your home.

Another great advantage of perfuming your home with any of our candles is that they all have amazingly long burn times!! Greenleaf’s Signature Candles burn for 90 to 100 hours, and Bridgewater’s Large Candle Jar lasts for up to 145 hours! What fantastic value from a small and compact candle!

As you know, in ages gone by, candles were a significant source of light, either as an individual in a holder or grouped in a stunning chandelier. The elegance of the glass forms in which Greenleaf presents its Signature and Petite candles will suit any space in the home. Bridgewater’s Large and Small Candle Jars and their versatile Votive Candles are stylish and offer options for creative use. Try a collection of sizes in your sitting room to create a focal point of fragrance and light when having guests around.

When the electric light bulb arrived, things changed dramatically for our humble candle. Instead of lighting the way, the candle now glows softly during a romantic dinner or adds significantly to a celebration (visit our wedding blog to see how you can integrate our candle range into your special day). Our range of scented candles soothe the senses, and a group of candles creates a beautiful outdoor ambience for your evening drinks. And did we mention that they also make exquisite gifts! Get in touch with us today to find your closest stockist or make your wholesale order.

Do you know how to tell the quality of your candle collection? Be on the lookout for the flame size, burn-time, the presence of soot and fragrance consistency. Your candle flame should not be too high; its burn time should be long. It should burn cleanly without any excess smoke, and the perfume should be spun consistently throughout the wax of your candle so that you experience continuous fragrance when your candle is burning. If you are experiencing inconsistent, on and off fragrance, the scent in your candle has been layered to cut corners, which is a big no, no! We promise you many hours of uninterrupted fragrance! Luckily for you, candle lover, all our luxury candles at Grace Collection are of premium crafted quality. Not only are they made to perfection, but they look absolutely stunning in their jars. The quintessential home décor accessory for any room in your house!