Smokeless Soy Candle Jars, Set of 4

Some of the nicest moments at home are the unplanned ones. A cup of tea on a quiet afternoon, a book on the sofa after dinner, a long bath at the end of the week. A candle turns any of those moments into something a little more special, and it helps to have a few on hand for exactly those times.

The Smokeless Soy Candle Jars, Set of 4 bring four scented candles together in one gift box. Each tin is 2.5 inches across and 1.54 inches tall, filled with a scented soy wax blend and a cotton style wick, and the box measures 6.3 by 6.14 by 1.97 inches. It is ready to give as a present, or to share out around your own home, one candle for each room.

What makes the candle gift set a good choice

The gift box is the first strength. Four tins arrive neatly packed in a box that works as a present without any further wrapping. It is an easy answer for a birthday, a housewarming, a thank you or a host gift, and it looks considered rather than last minute.

The four tins are the second. Instead of one large candle, you have four smaller ones, so each room can have its own glow: one for the bedroom, one for the bathroom, one for the living room and one for a desk or a reading corner. Or keep one and give the others away.

The tin format is the third. Each candle sits in its own tin, which keeps the wax contained and makes the candles easy to move from room to room. At 2.5 inches across, each one fits on a nightstand, a bathroom shelf or the corner of a desk.

The soy wax blend and cotton style wick give a simple, natural feel, and with a little care, each candle burns evenly to the end.

A set of four also makes candlelight a regular habit rather than a special occasion. With spare candles in the cupboard, it is easy to light one on an ordinary Tuesday, which is often when a small comfort is most welcome.

Where it looks best

• Bedrooms. A tin on the nightstand for a calm end to the day.
• Bathrooms. A soft glow on the counter for a slow soak.
• Living rooms. On a coffee table tray with a book and a plant.
• Home offices. A candle lit to mark the end of the working day.
• As a gift. For hosts, teachers, neighbors and friends.

Because the tins are small, they suit apartments and small rooms well, where a large candle can be too much.

They also travel well. A tin tucked into a weekend bag brings a familiar, calming touch to a guest room or a holiday rental, as long as it is used on a heat safe surface and never left burning.

Burning the candles well

Each tin measures 2.5 inches across and 1.54 inches tall. A little care with each candle keeps it burning cleanly and evenly.

• Trim the wick short before every lighting, which keeps the flame small and the tin clean.
• Let the first burn run until the melted wax reaches the edge of the tin, so it does not tunnel down the middle on later burns.
• Burn each tin on a heat safe surface, away from drafts and anything that can catch.
• Never leave a lit candle unattended, and let the metal cool before moving a tin.

Matches and lighters are not included, and there is nothing to assemble, so the candles are ready to light straight from the box. The measurements are listed in the Dimensions section above.

Keep the unused tins in their box, away from heat and direct sun, until you are ready to light them.

Space the tins apart when burning more than one in the same room, so each flame has room and the melted wax in each tin stays even.

Pairing it with other pieces

A small tin candle looks lovely as part of a simple arrangement. On a nightstand, set it beside a lamp and a small stack of books. On a bathroom counter, pair it with a folded towel and a small plant. On a coffee table, gather it on a wooden tray with a vase and a pair of coasters.

Browse the candle holders collection for pieces to group with the tins, or the decorative trays collection for a base that keeps a small arrangement tidy. A tray also protects the surface underneath the warm tin.

For a gift, add a small tray, a book or a bar of soap to the box for a thoughtful, pampering present.

Tucked into a gift basket with a mug and some tea, a single tin also makes a lovely small present on its own.

Is the candle gift set right for you?

It is a strong fit if you:

• Want a ready made gift that needs no wrapping.
• Like to have a few small candles on hand for different rooms.
• Prefer a simple soy wax blend with a cotton style wick.
• Enjoy small, everyday rituals at home.

It is not the right choice if you want one large candle to scent a whole open floor, or a candle for somewhere it cannot be watched while it burns. For those, a larger jar candle or a diffuser will suit better.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions are answered at info@norafurnish.com.