The Garden Afterglow | Botanical Soy Wax Candle

The Beauty of an Evening Well Spent

There is something about candlelight that changes the feeling of a home. Michael and I find ourselves reaching for candles more often as autumn settles in. By winter, when the evenings arrive early and the garden has long since gone to sleep, lighting a candle has become one of our favourite little rituals. And we continue well into early spring, while we're waiting for the days to grow longer and the first flowers to return.

It isn't necessarily about a special occasion. Sometimes it's simply the pleasure of sitting together at the end of the day, with a little warmth and a softer light. Perhaps that's why we were so drawn to The Garden Afterglow.

Its surface is filled with flowers, each one beautifully detailed in ivory wax. Some are open and generous, others are small and intricate, their petals gathered closely together. They remind us of the little differences that make a garden so interesting. No two flowers seem to be at quite the same moment in their lives. And yet, together, they create something wonderfully harmonious. We love that this candle doesn't need to be lit to bring beauty into a room.

In daylight, it's a botanical sculpture, inviting you to look a little closer at every petal. And when the evening calls for candlelight, its five wicks offer another way to enjoy it.

We chose The Garden Afterglow for Meadows & Muse because it brings together two things we hold dear: the beauty of flowers and the simple pleasure of making a home feel welcoming. It's a reminder that the garden doesn't entirely leave us when the growing season ends. Sometimes, it finds another way to stay.

• Material: 100% soy wax
• Wicks: Five cotton wicks
• Colour: Soft ivory
• Diameter: 26 cm (approximately 10.24 inches)
• Weight: 2 kg (approximately 4.41 lb)
• Design: Handcrafted floral sculptures set into a large round candle
• Production: Hand-poured in small batches
• Country of Manufacture: Canada
• Other Features: Vegan; recyclable packaging

The Beauty of Handcrafted Wax

Because each candle is made by hand, slight variations in colour and surface texture are natural. Soy wax may also develop a soft, frosted or powdery appearance over time. These characteristics are part of the material's nature and do not detract from the candle's beauty.

Candle Care & Safety

The Garden Afterglow is designed primarily as a decorative botanical centrepiece. If you choose to light it, please observe the following precautions:

• Place on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface large enough to contain any dripping or pooled wax.
• Trim all five wicks to approximately 6 mm (¼ inch) before lighting.
• Do not burn for more than three hours at a time.
• Keep away from drafts, curtains, greenery and other flammable materials.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Never leave a burning candle unattended.
• Allow the candle and melted wax to cool completely before handling.
• Soy wax may melt and drip more readily than paraffi

Where the Garden Meets the Evening

Let The Garden Afterglow take centre stage on a generous coffee table, where its sculpted flowers can be appreciated from every angle. Surround it with a few favourite botanical books and natural textures, allowing the candle's ivory petals to provide a beautiful contrast.

On a dining table, it becomes an elegant floral centrepiece for an intimate gathering or a special celebration. Its soft colouring works beautifully with linen, warm wood, antique brass and seasonal greenery.

We also love the thought of it displayed on a sideboard in a sitting room, where its intricate details can be admired during the day and its candlelight enjoyed on a quiet evening.

When lighting, always place it on a sufficiently large, flat, heat-resistant surface that can safely contain any melted wax, with ample clearance from surrounding objects.