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Last month we introduced a new series on our expert home fragrance tips. You can check out the first one here. It's been wonderful to hear from our customers how much they enjoyed the first installment so now we're back to share more. Tip #2: Watch the Wick Before you burn any candle, ensure your wick is trimmed. A new Luxey Maison candle comes pre-trimmed at the optimal wick length. A candle wick should be at ¼ of an inch before each burn. Any longer and you risk a very hot, uncontrollable flame and any shorter the wick will be too close to the wax and not fully ignite. If you’re a candle enthusiast, it’s worth buying a proper wick trimmer like the gorgeous ones made by Wickman. We'll soon offer these on luxeymaison.com! The benefits of a properly trimmed wick are less smoke and soot when you blow out the flame.
Another clever method to reduce smoke when extinguishing the flame is to dip the wick. Simply use a long metal object to push the burning wick into the melted wax pool. Once the flame is out, lift the wick back into an upright position. Trim your wick after you've fully extinguished the candle and the wax has had a chance to cool. You're likely a pretty savvy candle user. You know what scents you favor, and you’re already educated on the benefits of soy wax vs. paraffin. That’s all there is to know about candles, right? Maybe not. You might have been missing some key steps in candle burning. There is so much more to proper candle usage other than lighting it and letting it burn. Luckily, Luxey Maison is here to elevate your luxury candle game. This month we will begin a series on candle and diffuser tips to help you get the most out of your prestige home fragrance investment. Tip #1: The first burn The first burn is a crucial step not to be overlooked. If you want to prolong your candle, it is recommended you do not burn it for hours on end in the first use. A brand new candle should be lit and enjoyed for about one hour and then extinguish the flame. This is very important and the step even the most seasoned candle users tend to miss. Why only one hour? It gives the candle a chance to form a top layer of melted wax and produce an even burn the next time it is lit. Candle wax has a memory and that first, even layer will mean optimal burn the next time around.  First burn perfection! (Olympia candle featured) Still haven't checked off all the gifts on your list? Don't fret! We'll be at the Fourth Street Maker's Row in Berkeley this Saturday from 11am-5pm. Recently featured in USA Today, Maker's Row is the place to "pick up a one-of-a-kind piece and meet the person who actually created it before they become one of the big names themselves." Sample and purchase every single scent in our collection including ones not yet released or sold out on luxeymaison.com. Pop-up shop customers will receive a bonus treat with purchase. Can't wait to see you tomorrow!  Saturday, December 15th- 11am to 5pm Pop-up @ Fourth Street Maker's Row in Berkeley, CA (Entrance on Fifth Street behind SoulCycle and Anthropologie) Candles and diffusers make the perfect holiday gift. All Luxey Maison products are handcrafted and some, like our reed diffusers, are made to order. To ensure you have ample time to send your gifts, please refer to our holiday shipping guidelines below. We will do our best to accommodate last minute orders by offering local pick up or the option to pay for express delivery, but the further away you are from San Francisco, CA the less time you have. Short on time or can't decide? We now offer Luxey Maison e-gift cards which can be emailed directly to the recipient. Shipping to United States and Canada
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Happy Holidays from Luxey Maison! It's not just the elves; we're busy in the workshop this season too! Luxey Maison is so pleased to be at the following holiday craft fairs and pop-up shops this November and December. Please stop by to learn all about Luxey Maison, smell our amazing products and shop the full holiday collection. We'll even have some exclusive products not yet available on the website and specials. Gift wrapping will be available to make your holiday shopping even easier. Holiday Craft Fair and Pop-Up Shop Schedule Saturday, November 17th- 10am to 5pm Bedford Gallery Craft Fest in Walnut Creek, CA (Located at 1601 Civic Dr. BARTable and ample parking) Saturday, December 1st- 9am to 12pm Pop-up @ Core Society Fitness in Emeryville, CA (Located at 4010 San Pablo Ave. Free parking in lot) Friday, December 7th- 12:30pm to 5:30pm Pop-up @ Fourth Street Maker's Row in Berkeley, CA (Entrance on Fifth Street behind SoulCycle and Anthropologie)  Happy Holidays from Luxey Maison!  Get cozy this holiday season with our new limited edition scents in Spice Market and Kir Royale. Spice Market is inspired by my travels to the colorful bazaars of Morocco and European Christmas Markets that are filled with the aromas of exotic spices. I also wanted to create a fragrance that reflected my own cultural traditions like making the Nigerian cookie chinchin at Christmas with my mom and siblings where the smell of freshly grated nutmeg filled the air. For me, spice means holidays; Spice Market beautifully captures that.
Not to be outdone, Kir Royale is a wonderful addition to the collection too. Nothing screams "celebration" like opening a bottle of champagne during the holidays. Kir Royale shines with its luscious berry essence and spicy peppercorn finish. Just like its namesake champagne cocktail, you won't be able to get enough of this scent. Both Spice Market and Kir Royale are available for a limited time as full size pure soy candles and in the new LM Holiday Gift Set trio of mini candles. Shop the 2018 Holiday Collection today before it sells out. End of year is a wonderful time to reflect and be thankful for the many blessings in life. Don't forget to slow down and treat yourself along the way. You deserve it! À votre santé, Chinelo Founder and CEO Thank you to all who inquired about international shipping. We're pleased to announce Luxey Maison products are now available for shipping to Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Switzerland. We had a blast in Europe this month and wanted to make it easy for our international fans to get their hands on our luxurious scents. We offer super fast 1-2 day express shipping to these locations for a nominal flat rate. More countries to come soon! Your country/shipping destination not on the list and can't wait? Send us a note at info@luxeymaison.com and we'll see what we can do.  At Luxey Maison, we're committed to bringing you beautiful, memorable scents to enhance your personal space. We're excited to announce the latest addition to the home fragrance line- scented oil reed diffusers! Our reed diffusers are eco-friendly with no alcohol, phthalates, parabens or DPG and VOC/CARB compliant. Not all diffusers out there are equal. It was important to bring a better, non-toxic reed diffuser to market that we could be proud of and is true to who we are as a brand. Mission accomplished! All the popular candle scents are available as diffusers with the addition of two new exclusive scents- Secret Garden and Costa del Sol. They are simply amazing! We're sure you'll love these stylish diffusers and want them in multiple spaces like your kitchen, bedroom and office. That's why we also introduced new gift sets to get different scents for yourself and to share with friends. It's been a busy few weeks in the workshop and travels abroad. Check out our Instagram posts from Greece (IG: @luxeymaison). We can still smell the blooming gardenia and delectable olive oil and feel the warm sunshine on our shoulders. Ahhh... Thankfully our Olympia scent beautifully captures those moments so you can relive it daily in candle and now diffuser form. There's more to come this Fall so stay tuned. Be sure to sign up for the LM Insider email list to get early access to new products, specials and events. Send us a note on the contact form to be added. And remember, do something special for yourself every day and slow down to appreciate the small wonders in your life. À bientôt!
In case you missed it last month, we'll be at BodyRok in Berkeley (1601 University Ave.) on Saturday, August 18th for our latest Trunk Show from 8:30am-12pm. Stop by to shop the full Luxey Maison home fragrance collection including our newest products and scents which aren't yet available on the website (limited quantities!). Plus, enjoy an additional discount towards your purchases that day and learn all about what makes Luxey Maison products so unique. À bientôt! Want to be in the know? Be sure to sign up for the LM Insider email list for specials, exclusive access to new products and special events.  We'll be at Bold Studios in Berkeley (3167 College Avenue) for our next Trunk Show on Saturday, July 28 from 9am-12pm. The full Luxey Maison collection will be available to sample and purchase. We'll also debut exclusive new products available only at the event. Be the very first to experience them and check it out! Follow us on Instagram @luxeymaison for a bonus to use that day. Just show you follow us on Instagram, tag us in a pic and enjoy an extra discount towards your purchase at the event. À bientôt!  |
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