Back-to-school season isn't just for children and parents; it feels like a time for all of us to step into more regimented activities. The summer holidays are over, and these cooler months offer an opportunity to reflect, get organized, and tackle our to-do lists. According to Alicia Keys, a sage and oat milk candle (available at Amazon) can help.
The singer's 'Keys' line is available at Amazon, and she considers it a form of 'soulcare.' What does that mean exactly? Rather than simply a home fragrance, Alicia Keys has created her candles to work as part of her daily ritual. They are a tool for manifestation and everyday joy.
She explains her pick for the best fall candle, stating: 'You know, in the morning and in the night, I love a candle. And so I will take this candle at the beginning of my ritual. I'll light it, and I will literally close my eyes and say a little prayer, you know, I'll think of something that I really want to bring to fruition today.'
The intriguing scents of sage and oat milk will float through your home after this candle is lit. It is subtly warming and calming for a wonderful emotional as well as sensory experience.
Beyond making her home smell nice, Alicia Keys' candle includes a classic technique for boosting self-esteem: a mantra. It's not just about how her home smells, but how it feels.
'On this candle is a mantra that says "I shine at full wattage."' She explains. 'To me, mantras are so big and it's such a simple way to do something powerful and to start to put in your head the things that you want to learn how to express, what it is that you need, because I think that's one of my personal things that I had a lot of difficulty with was even expressing or being able to put into words what it was that I felt.'
What are the benefits of this statement on making Alicia (or anyone who uses the candle) feel happier at home?
Alicia explains: '"I shine at full wattage" is our reminder that we are out here to be brilliant, we're out here to be powerful, we're out here to be as bright as we can possibly be, and if anybody doesn't like your brightness, then you should probably move on from them because they should encourage you shining at full wattage.'
Shop the Best Fall Candles
Whether or not you're into manifestation, you deserve to feel relaxed and nurtured in your home. Though these fragrances don't include a mantra, they've proven to be some of the best candles for the season, according to our tester.
Zero sweet pumpkiness going on here, but this is the first candle I light when the weather starts to turn. It's warm and slightly spicy but mostly just very earthy and smokey but in a lovely cozy way not an overwhelming one. This works after Thanksgiving too.
This is my favorite pumpkin-scented candle. It's not too sweet, more spicy, but it's buttery so it really does smell like baking. Plus, this looks lovely and doubles up as fall table decor. It's also massively on sale right now because there's an extra 40% off in cart, so grab it while it's still in stock.
Warm and subtly sweet, this is the perfect candle to light in your kitchen if you are having guests over and want to create the perfect inviting fall vibes in an instant.
Shop The Candle Care Edit
Buying the best fragrances doesn't matter if you don't practice proper candle care. These luxe tools will help you keep your burn times clean and long.
Candle wicks should be routinely trimmed for optimal burning, and why not do it in style with this chic, gold pair of candle scissors?
This gold snuffer also makes for a perfect nightstand or dining table accessory, with a lush, velvet back for safe storage.
Matches aren't only for striking, they can be decorative art objects as well, as proven by this gorgeous and unique L'Object edition.
As we move into this new season, the right frgrances help get us in the mood to accomplish our goals. If Alicia Keys is somehow part of that journey, all the better.
