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Candles, General knowledge -

It's a sad day when the last of your Happy Piranha scented candle fizzles out. Don't worry though - we've got some tips on how to give some life to the leftovers and make your candle tin into a home for a houseplant.  We enjoy a good succulent or cacti here at Happy Piranha, we also enjoy putting effort into the designs on our candle labels, so we thought we'd combine the two. Here's how to hang onto your lovely labelled candle tin, avoid throwing it away and tips for turning it into your own piranha planter that a succulent...

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Candles, Shopping -

Christmas is a time of warmth, cosines and good smells. Scented candles tick all three of those boxes! Here’s 10 scented candle picks from our range that we’re looking forward to burning this Christmas.

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Candles, General knowledge -

Some of you may live in a castle and like the atmosphere or in the hills where the usual commodities aren't as reliable, but remember, our scented candles are for your enjoyment, not your survival.

That said, here's our top tips on safe candle use to help you maximize your enjoyment and be all safe and comfortable while doing so.

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Candles, Shopping -

If it’s your first time buying a scented candle you’ll probably find out it’s a rather crowded market. If you’re a candle veteran you’ll know that there’s certainly no shortage of choice. There’s a lot more to consider than just smell however. Here’s some top tips for buying the best scented candles.

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Candles, General knowledge -

Every day you experience hundreds of smells, some are familiar and comforting, some are an unwelcome surprise, some you hardly notice, but how do they work?  What makes warm coffee smell like warm coffee, why does your house smell different to newcomers and how do we replicate smells? Here’s the basics on a sense that we often forget the importance of.

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