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Got a hobby yet?

Candles are integral part of my work, I burn a lot of candles for tarot readings and even for rituals. Being a student of tarot and occult, candles are an important work tool and an asset as well. However, since I burn my candles, so more than appearance, the color/ shades and the quality of flame are very important for someone like me. Which made me join Mrs. Neeta Kamble Shah’s candle making course. She is very systematic person, very hands on with her craft and someone who knows how to help you find the class comfortable and also ensure that you learn how to make the candles you wish to make. She is pragmatic in her approach, at the same time her creativity is endless and the entire course is a value for money experience. On one end I was looking forward to learn basic solid colored candles and the other class mate was trying to learn more decorative candles, where the aesthetic appeal was more important. In one class Mrs. Shah ensured that both of us could learn the craft and understand every step well enough; so that we can

I discovered my hobby when I was stuck in a restless phase in my life. I really needed something to calm and gather myself and I am glad I bumped into candle making.

I define Hobby as “Something to do that helps to be in present”. Really…this is my experience with my hobby.  Many times when I am working on a candle project I lose track of time. I look up from my task and realize that hours have passed by and the whole time I was not thinking about anything else. No other thought or concern has even bothered me for a second. I have been in some sought of a “flow state”.

Hobby is not inborn. It is discovered and developed over the period of time. It is your choice, not something out of influence or trend or need. It is what you enjoy and do only for yourself.  Hobby is a stress buster…… I bet on this. It gives you the creative outlet which you may not get in everyday routine. It gives you joy….undoubtedly!! It takes you to a flow state sometimes which helps in clearing your mind. It also gives you a chance to connect with yourself. Hobby is your time with you……. only you! An Intrinsic source of pleasure.  So dig into your past, your childhood to recapture your interests and see if you can still enjoy them.

Did you love dressing up your dolls or cooking in your little kitchen or biking or painting? You may get some hints there. If not, hit the crafts store to explore the hobby ideas available and maybe start small with a kit instead of whole lot of supplies.

Off course any hobby is not for you. Your personality plays a big role in whether you will like a particular hobby or not. If you are an outgoing person and love meeting people, travel is for you. If you are the adventurous types, trekking is for you. If you have love for colors and nature pick up the painting brush or a camera or even gardening. If you have patience you will love candle making or a crochet project. And if you love to be fit, exercising or outdoor sports is your thing.

So explore a little, try out a few things, after all it is worthwhile investing in a diversion!!!

Ideas to decorate balcony with candles

For ages candles have been the primary source of light. However, with changing times the purpose of candles has evolved and changed quite a lot. Candles are now categorized as home decoration accessory. Today there are many variations in the candle types and designs than just the plain taper candle or even pillar candle. Candles are available in every size, shape and design matching the theme of our home decor. Be it designer pillar candles for the living room, decorative tapper candles for the dining room or hurricane wax shells for the garden. In my candle making classes I teach such varieties as hurricane wax shells, floral floating candles, fruit candles, designer pillars, chunky candles and many more highlighted in the candle courses section. 

Today I am going to share with you some ideas about how to make use of candles in your balcony area.

Candles go perfectly well with the nature. With the right color combination the candles look beautiful without even lighting them. Here are some ideas for your balcony:

1. Place some beautiful candles of different sizes and colors in a bird cage and hang it up or place on a tall table. Interesting Ah!!

2. Almost every balcony has plant pots. Here’s a great idea to place a candle in the centre of the pot and cover it with glass.

   3. A beautiful candle center pieces made with a basket and mason jars hung up in the balcony.  

   4. Convert those plain glasses into beautiful candle holders. You can use flowers, leaves, shells, pebbles and sand to fill the glass jar from sides of the candle. Stay away from the flammable decorations though.

5. Here’s another great idea to make a lantern. You will need a mason jar, coloured beads, soft flexible wire and little bit of creativity.

6. Metal Lanterns are readily available in the market and come in many sizes, colors and designs. I feel they go well with almost all kinds of décor and match very well with the plants.

Hope you like these ideas.

Have a creative day!!

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