We love candles!

9月 29, 2021

This week we want to focus on our love of candles. Not only do we feature hand-made, organic, and artisan candles in our shop, but we also have the accessories to light them up! Pop of Modern also features its own in-house handmade collection of modern candles. 

With the seasons transitioning from lighter to the darker days of the year, we thought talking about our love of candles might add some brightness to this time. We want to inspire others to love and appreciate candles as much as we do. Still not convinced? Check out a few of our reasons why we think candles are amazing:

1. They Bring the Elements Inside: Fire 

Lighting a candle provides a natural 'elemental' way to add warmth, light, intimacy, and sensuality. All this without the use of electronic devices, so noise and artificiality are not needed to enjoy the relaxing and thoughtful qualities of a candle. Lighting a 'small fire' inside can achieve the same effect as a traditional fireplace without all the work needed. Simply having a lit wick aids in the process of understanding the fascinating effects of the elements on the senses. 

Plus, being aware of the natural elements constantly in movement around us is a great way to stay grounded in the present moment. Which is why candles or flames are often used in meditation and concentration techniques. 

Bonus: For those who love to invoke ritual and tradition when lighting candles, check PoM's artisan match sets and holders.

2. Scents Invoke Memory and Provide Aromatherapy 

Scent and sensory go hand and hand. Who has not had the experience of smelling something which invoked a strong memory or sensation? Now, this can be a good or even not-so-good experience, but let's just focus on the good feelings and memories that candles can invoke. Certain times of year, holidays spent cooking or eating, and faded