No, it’s not a vase of flowers or a bottle of wine.
Heres why Ive stopped gifting candles and started giving pantry essentials like spices and condiments instead.
First, fragrance preferences are highly personal.
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For me, gifting a random candle seems like an easy way to miss the mark.
As with any rule, though, there are exceptions.
A fresh-off-the-move homeowner may not have had the opportunity to restock thepantryyet, so it addresses a potential need.
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Pretty packaging helps too: I like to tie on a ribbon and a note.
