Live. Laugh. Play.

We hope you had a lovely holiday weekend! Spending quality time with loved ones help put everything into perspective for what matters most. Sometimes we take life so seriously when all we need to do is live, laugh and play a little. It's ok, really. We're allowed!

Mother's Day is coming! One of many days we praise the women who raised us to become the women we are today! Helen Julia can most definitely help you in that department to show "mum" how appreciative you are. There's a Helen Julia candle for every mom! You'll have to "read" for yourself!

"I Do" Soy Candle (Rose Bouquet Scent)
Perfect for Mother's Day or Bridal gift!

Happy Tuesday! Have a wonderful and glorious day! Make it a great day!

Helloooo Spring!

Spring is FINALLY here! I hope you had a beautiful weekend in beautiful spring weather. I have welcomed spring with opened arms! Spring is the perfect time to burn your Helen Julia Candles outdoors while you entertain your guests for Sunday Brunch or a casual evening.

(image courtesy of Style Me Pretty)

"I Do" Candle scented in Rose Bouquet
Ideal for bridal events and favors

Happy Monday!

Let The Sunshine In!

Spring is just days away and I'm ready to see the sunshine. But before we can see consistent sunshine we must first go through April showers to experience May flowers! Helen Julia's Pearl Drop soy candle scented in grapefruit citrus will surely help you brighten your day, rain or shine!

Here's our sunshine inspiration board to get you in the mood for spring/summer. Spring fever is in the air! Images courtesy of Helen Julia, Style Me Pretty, Country Living & The Dessy Group.

Pearl Drop Soy Candle (Grapefruit Citrus Scent)
Perfect for outdoor entertaining!

Hope you had a fantastic weekend!

So Fresh And So Clean

Winter is almost over! Hallelujah! I am looking forward to seeing Daffodils and Cherry Blossoms to kick off Spring! However, the color winter white, off-white, cream, eggshell; whatever suits you best is still appropriate to wear now. I just love the color white in my home. It brightens up any room, particularly our Magnolia Bliss soy candle scented in Southern Magnolia packaged in a cream/off-white ribbon.

I am SO ready to say "Goodbye" to winter but winter white can stay around all year long! Here's our winter white & neutrals inspiration board filled with home decor and bridal ideas. Images courtesy of Helen Julia, Style Me Pretty and Elle Decor.

Magnolia Bliss Soy Candle (Southern Magnolia Scent)
Perfect for bridal events!

Happy Friday, everyone! Have a fantastic weekend!

Bashful Pink

Wedding season is here! Flowers are blooming and brides are blushing! Helen Julia has the candle for you! Our "I Do" soy candle screams "Marry me" and "I love you", scented in Rose Bouquet. What a perfect wedding favor or decor accessory to celebrate your special day! It is packaged in a bashful pink ribbon as a symbol of "tying the knot". OK, all of our candles have beautiful colorful ribbon, but you get the gist of where I'm going with this.

Shown here is our pink inspiration board for some fun and romantic ideas for your wedding! Images courtesy of Maia Studio Photography, Style Me Pretty & Martha Stewart Weddings.

"I Do" Soy Candle (Rose Bouquet Scent)

Here's an idea to showcase your Helen Julia candles, "I Do" around your wedding cake. (image courtesy of Maia Studio Photography)

Congratulations to all brides-to-be!

Holy Cowie!

Colin Cowie that is! Helen Julia Candles is being featured on Colin Cowie's Shop Fantastic Finds. We are ECSTATIC about this new endeavor!

If you do not know who Colin Cowie is, you must be living under a rock! Allow me to introduce you to Mr. Fabulous!

Colin Cowie, master party planner, is the man to call if you want to have a good time, and the fairy-tale wedding of your dreams! Colin Cowie is widely known for designing and producing the most spectacular celebrations across the globe with an international clientele that reads like the guest list at the Academy Awards. Colin Cowie Lifestyle has designed and produced celebrations for many A-list celebrities (the list is way too long to mention them all)! You may also see Colin Cowie on Get Married with Colin Cowie on Lifetime (check your local listings for times aired).

Grammy Night à la Colin Cowie

Cash Money Records pre-Grammy party to honor Lil Wayne
(images courtesy of Colin Cowie Lifestyle)

Coming strictly from the design expert himself, Colin Cowie quotes:

"My motto: Good style comes from ruthless editing. And these Fantastic Finds do just that, so whether shaking cocktails, setting a gorgeous table or preparing for house guests, take a look at some of my favorite "essentials" to living a chic and stylish life."

I could not have described Helen Julia Candles in a better way!

Thank you, Colin Cowie for finding this "essential" fantastic find to be amongst your Colin Cowie Lifestyle picks!

Wedding Industry Recession Proof?

Based on a very luxury event hosted by 4PM Events aka The Wedding Salon, future brides are lining up to have their dream wedding no matter the economic condition! The event took place at The Roosevelt Hotel in New York City where wedding vendors setup shop to showcase their products or services to brides-to-be.

I had the pleasure of attending this successful event while watching registered guests wait on long lines to get into the Victoria's Secret Bridal Suite and depart with large Victoria's Secret gift bags! One of my favorite vendor's who is considered the Leonardo Da Vinci of Cakes, the cake maker for the stars, the cake connoisseur, Sylvia Weinstock, was present distributing some of her fabulous cake samples at The Wedding Salon event! Here is a glimpse of the cake veteran, Sylvia Weinstock's cake creations:

Every inch of Sylvia Weinstock cakes are edible. If your event is small and intimate, mini-wedding cakes is the new thing to receive a beautifully designed cake for each individual guest. Speaking of mini-cakes, the renowned Magnolia Bakery in New York City that is known for their delicious frosted cupcakes, were also "in the suite" giving out samples of their yummy cupcakes. Boy, did I have a major sugar rush from tasting all the cake samples.

How cute would it be to create mini Helen Julia Candle cakes? Well, that shall be the dessert on trays at Helen Julia's official launch party! Date to be announced this Fall!