Valentines Day

Valentine's here is broader than roses and red wax. The collection runs from luxurious boxed gift sets in gold, silver and pink finishes to sculpted rose candles, teddy bear designs, quote candles that say the thing out loud, and photo candles you can personalize with a picture of the two of you. There is a version for a partner of twenty years and a version for a best friend, which is genuinely who most of these get bought for.

A candle that sits on a nightstand gets a lot of hours, so we pour all-natural wax rather than paraffin — what makes a candle eco-friendly spells out the difference. If a cat shares the bedroom, skim the pet-safe guide first.