Miniature Mouse's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide Day 3

For Little Fires Everywhere

Day 3- For Little Fires Everywhere

A few years ago, my friend received a candle at a white elephant party. It was a perfectly nice $50 D.S & Durga candle, but she was irate. I tried to explain the validity of the gift, but she was despondent. English is not her first language, so I assumed this was likely a language barrier issue. So I said it again, this time slowly and with more annunciation. I really hit those t’s. She immediately told me to f*ck off and has been throwing a tantrum over it ever since. This incident has changed her entire world view on candles. About three months after the party I saw the candle rolling around the floor of her car…clanking around and clearly in pain. She didn’t just dislike the candle. She wanted it to suffer. A mere few weeks ago, she said to me out of nowhere “nobody wants a candle”. It is clear she still hasn’t found healing. This guide is solely to prove my friend Ana and everyone's friend Lauren Santo Domingo (all hail) wrong. Candles are a perfect gift. You just have to get the right one. Extra credit for pairing with a fun matchbox.

1) Loewe Cypress Balls Candle

The gift on top of the gift is to teach them how to pronounce Loewe (Loo- Ay- Vay).

2) Trudon Solix Rex Candle

I first smelled this candle when I was in London with my family. I stayed at the Connaught Hotel where this candle was burning in the lobby. It was filling the room with the most incredible warming cozy smell. I asked the concierge what the name of the candle was. She told me it was a Trudon “Solix Rex” and then she threw in “they make it only for this hotel” to which I responded “i’ll take 10,” Turns out she was a BF liar and you can get this candle online and in stores. I want to hate her, but I have to take accountability. I was a sitting duck with my greedy limited edition seeking eyes. She taught me a lesson that day, but I have yet to learn it.

3) Nest Holiday Classic Candle

I’m a broken record on this candle. Sometimes I secretly light it during non-holiday times when i’m feeling naughty.

4) Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle

This is on everyone’s gift guide for a reason. “Tomato” flavor sounds ridiculous, but it’s such a lovely aromatic smell. I’m getting Ana this for all her birthdays and holidays from here forward. Just imagine the carnage-a waxy grave on her floorboard. RIP.

5) Chateau Marmont Alessandra Candle

This is the iconic candle from the Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles. It’s sold out almost always, but every now and then theres an opening and you can snag one. It’s worth clicking refresh until you do.

6) Ralph Lauren Holiday Single Wick Candle in Red Plaid

I first smelled this candle when I was in London Georgia with my family. My mom and I were shopping in the Double RL store where this candle was burning in the lobby at the checkout desk. It was filling the room with the most incredible warming cozy smell. I asked the concierge sales associate what the name of the candle was. She He told me it was a Trudon “Solix Rex” RL Holiday candle, and then she he threw in “they make it only for this hotel” “there’s only two left”, to which I responded “i’ll take 10”. Turns out she he was a BF liar and you can get this candle online. I want to hate her him, but I have to take accountability. I was a sitting duck with my greedy limited edition seeking eyes. She He taught me a lesson that day, but I have yet to learn it.

Back tomorrow with Day 4.