I’ve already professed my love of candles, but I found my collection mainly consisted of either pillar or those hand-poured into glass jars, so I decided to switch things up with a set of tapers. Their initial appeal was that they looked instantly fancy but what I found is that, when lit, they create a beautiful atmosphere and make the moment feel significantly more special. They’re also great for adding height to a tablescape, which makes it all the more visually exciting and appealing. What’s more, I’ve found that most taper candles are unscented, and therefore don’t create a fragrance clash with the food I’m serving.
“A perfectly lit taper candle can be quite memorising,” says Tony Jack, founder of Fairholme candles. “The way the wax drips down the candle and onto a candlestick holder or table is truly a thing of beauty; something you can watch for hours. I think people love the memory of a taper candle, Many of my friends and family will use old wine or glass bottles to display their Fairholme taper. They let it burn through and then change the candle shade the next time so they end up with this rainbow, wax-covered bottle. I’ve been working on my wax-covered bottle all summer now! People want their tables to look fun and inviting, and candles offer that feeling. Paired with beautiful table linen, napkins, cutlery, and serving plates and utensils, everything comes together so beautifully.”
