Jan 21 2008
Candles
We have a fireplace in our house. I don’t like fireplaces much. They make me anxious. I only agreed to have one because of the resale value. The fireplace has candles in it because we never did buy gas logs for it. Gas logs are expensive and I can think of better things to do with my money.
I like scented candles. My favorite is vanilla. Vanilla candles are wonderful at masking the smell of nine dogs in the house. No matter how clean your dogs are, they still smell like dogs. I wouldn’t mind it if there was only a couple of dogs, but nine tend to be a little overpowering. Some would even say down right stinky. I use the scented candles to make it pleasant to watch TV or read in the family room, since that is the room the dogs spend a lot of time in. I tried to make the candles in the fireplace pretty. I have them arranged in a semi-circle and I have small candles and big candles so they look nice.
The other evening I was on the phone chatting with my daughter when I heard an odd clinking noise. It sounded like a glass being chewed on. It was a glass being chewed on! One of the Jacks got several of the votives out of the fireplace and was working on getting the candles out of the little cups. One of the cups was missing. I did what I normally do when something is missing. I went out in the backyard. I found the cup and a rather well chewed votive. Ok, I know they smell nice, but even a Jack Russell should be able to tell when something isn’t edible!
People who know me know that I like candles. This isn’t a new thing for me. I can remember several times being given candles for gifts. My sister recently gave me candles for my anniversary. They are really pretty and match my china. I’ve had candles that were shaped like bells and animals. In my Christmas decorations there is a set of Santa candles playing different instruments. I have a really cute angel one that I keep in a cabinet with other angels that are made of porcelain and china. Candles are one of my favorite decorating items. Over the holidays I acquired a candle that I really like the scent of from Thistle Farms.* I haven’t looked at their blog yet, but I plan to.
All of this because a Jack Russell tired to eat a votive. Dogs. Gotta love em!
Y’all come back!
Fay
From their website:
*THISTLE FARMS is a non-profit business run by women who have survived lives of violence, prostitution, and abuse. Thistle Farms products are hand-made by the very women they benefit. Into every product goes the belief that freedom starts with healing, and love can change lives.
Oh, no! Is there anything a dog won’t chew on? I’ve started keeping a list of anecdotes from friends: wedding rings, stuffed animals, an entire package of english muffins (including wrappers). I’ve heard of omnivores, but that’s outrageous!
How funny!! Sure glad the little guy is ok…I thought for a minute your story was leading up to an emergency room visit! Vanilla is my favorite candle scent, too. I think you should post some pictures of your candle collection and how you’ve “prettied up” your fireplace!
Thanks all! Well I sorta fibbed a little. The fireplace doesn’t look that good right now. I have some Christmas candles left over that I want to use up and then I’ll put some nice new pretty ones in there. I’ll get a pic when I fix it up pretty again. That is, if I can keep the Jack out of there!