Shopping

I and my mother were out one early day in December doing our Christmas shopping. It was beginning to get quite stressful - although we had just stopped off at our favorite cafe to have a bacon sandwich and tea, (we later regretted not having a mince pie and a glass of wine) we still had a lot of present ideas to think of. Women are easy to buy presents for but this also makes them a bit of a nightmare - which Cath Kidston bag would they like best? Or perhaps they would a brand of toiletries but which ones do they use? We had just got out of the wet, cold and windy street and found somewhat of a haven in the shop 'The White Company'. The first thing that struck me was the smell, the burning of scented candles that suddenly made me relax and all that Christmas shopping stress just seemed to evaporate away. We bought a box of three from the White Company, each with a different smell. There was a Seychelles scent, which was like a scent just wafting off a tropical beach, a winter scent, which smelt like burnt cinnamon and orange and a mint smell. I later bought a Glade candle which was much cheaper with the smell of spiced apple. As I lit the candle at home my room flickered with the light of the tiny flame and I felt instantly relaxed. The rich smell of wax and scent enveloped me, bringing me out of myself, so that I seemed to be able to hover above and look down on myself in the room. I found them extraordinarily relaxing and I have to recommend them to you. You can choose any scent you feel like whatever mood you are in to relax to. There are different types such as those made of bees wax or soy if you do not wish to use petroleum based candles. Whichever type you choose you can be sure they will relax you - by taking time out of your day to relax with a candle and a favorite activity is an excellent way to combat stress.