Gifts for Candle Lovers: Ideas Beyond Another Candle
If someone on your list loves candles, chances are they already have plenty of them. The gifts that stand out are the ones that make those candles better to use. Here are ideas for every budget.
1. A candle care kit
A wick trimmer, a wick dipper and a classic snuffer make a thoughtful set. Trimming the wick before each burn helps the candle burn cleaner, and snuffing instead of blowing keeps wax from splattering.
2. A matchbox or long lighter they will actually leave out
A good-looking match cloche or a long, refillable lighter is a small upgrade that gets used every day.
3. A candle tray
A heat-resistant tray protects furniture and groups candles into a tidy display on a coffee table or dresser.
4. A candle that puts itself out: ALEC
ALEC is a glass holder for the jar candles they already own, with a timer on the base. They light the candle, set a burn time, and when the countdown hits 0:00 the lid closes over the jar and the flame goes out. No blowing, no smoke in the face.
- Arrives in its own gift box, ready to wrap.
- Six finishes: black, silver or white, each in matte or gloss.
- Two sizes: Small holds jar candles up to 5" wide and 5" tall; Large is made for taller jars. See the fit guide.
- Rechargeable over USB-C.
- Patented: invented by founder Shay Philips, U.S. Patent No. 10,544,938.
Tip: if you know their favorite candle brand, measure one of their jars (or look up its size) to pick the right ALEC size.
5. Pair it with their favorite candle
The easiest finishing touch is a jar candle you already know they love, tucked in beside the gift.
A note on safety
Whatever you give, the basics still apply: never leave a burning candle unattended, and keep candles away from anything flammable and out of reach of children and pets.