Gift It: Way Out West Candles

Stumped on what to get as a gift for someone? Sometimes, it is better to just stick with the classics! No, no, not fruitcake. Candles! They make great decor, add ambiance, and once they are used up, they no longer take up space. Gifts that serve a purpose and get consumed are a great option, especially when so many people are fighting clutter in their lives. I almost never buy myself candles, but I love receiving them as gifts.

You can even save yourself a trip to the quaint boutique and by online.

Way Out West candles are created by Ocotillo Southwest, a small, family owned business.

Candles come in a set of two in a sturdy box with lids and a wick dipper. Each candle burns 40-45 hours and is housed in a reusable mason jar. Candles are made form a soy wax blend with cotton wicks. Current available scents for the holiday season are Native Piñon (Pinyon) Pine, Vanilla de Leche, and Fields of Lavender. These candle sets are beautiful, fragrant, and handmade in the USA. They make the perfect gift!

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The Vanilla de Leche pictured is deliciously fragrant. When lit, it fills the room with the aroma of vanilla baked goods, without being overpowering. The soy based wax created less soot than conventional candle wax, and the cute jars go with many styles of decor.

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