Description
This scented candle for mum carries a line she will recognise straight away: a MUM is a FRIEND you never OUT GROW, written in soft grey lettering against warm cream. Beside the words sits a simple line drawing of a tall little house, complete with a chimney, a small window, an arched door and a single flower growing up its front wall. It is a 210g candle that stands 8.9cm tall and 7.5cm across, with gently rounded shoulders, so it sits comfortably on a narrow shelf or mantelpiece without crowding it.
We think it suits the spots where mum likes to slow down at the end of the day: a bedside table, a living room windowsill, a reading corner or the top of a bookcase. The cream and grey colouring is quiet enough to sit happily in most rooms, alongside plain white walls, natural wood and soft greenery. As a gift for mum it says something simple and true, and the words do the talking for you, so there is no need for a long card. It makes a thoughtful present for the mum who seems to have everything, or a small thank you she can enjoy on an ordinary evening.
The words and the little house are printed on one side of the rounded container, with the back left plain, so you can turn the design to face the room. Light it on a flat, steady surface away from draughts, curtains and anything that might catch, and never leave a burning candle unattended. Trimming the wick short before each lighting helps it burn evenly. Once it has cooled, wipe the outside with a soft dry cloth to keep it looking fresh. For gifting, add a handwritten note of your own and set it where she will spot it first thing.
Specification
| Colour |
Cream & Grey |
| Height |
8.9cm |
| Width |
7.5cm |
| Depth |
7.5cm |
| Weight |
0.407kg |
| Contents |
210g |
Frequently Asked
How big is this candle?
It stands 8.9cm tall and 7.5cm across and is a 210g candle. That is a neat size for a shelf, mantelpiece or bedside table.
What words are printed on the candle?
It reads a MUM is a FRIEND you never OUT GROW in grey lettering, beside a line drawing of a little house with a flower by its door.
What colour is the candle?
The candle is cream, with the words and the house drawing printed in grey. The soft colouring sits quietly with most colour schemes.
Does the design go all the way round?
No, the words and the drawing sit on one side and the back is left plain, so you can turn the design to face the room.
How should I look after the candle?
Burn it on a flat, steady surface away from draughts and anything that might catch, and never leave it unattended. Once it has cooled, wipe the outside with a soft dry cloth.
Is this a good gift for my mum?
Yes, its printed words are written for mum, so it makes a thoughtful present that says something simple and heartfelt without needing a long card.