Candles Part 3

Best Blended Candles: Root They claim the “Best Candle in America,” and while we think that’s a little hyperbolic, they’re very nice. They’re a blend of wax and soy, so the texture and integrity of the candle is very good. They offer clear, fresh scents. The Chairman of the Board’s teacher liked the Cinnamon Bark one he gave her for Halloween. At least, that’s what she said in her thank you note. In doing this little piece, we also discovered they have a gigantic liturgical candle selection. That’s just how they roll! From their site: Root Candles, America’s oldest candle manufacturer, has been selling products to specialty shops for more than 100 years. The fifth generation Ohio-based company are sold in fine gift and specialty shops across the country and are still based where they started in 1869 in Medina, Ohio in a beautifully restored original brick building. Photo shows Root’s Metro Light Collection. You really should check out the site for just the sheer volume of choice. Votive box set of 9, $20.50; 6 oz. tin, $11; Boxed square glass, $21.25; Travel tins are $9, Grecian Pillar (larger roundy squat ones) are $49. If you live in or near Medina, Ohio, there’s even an outlet shop. www.rootcandles.com