A lot of us look out for affordable luxuries that add a special touch to our rooms at home, or make good gifts for friends.

Candles are a great choice--especially when they have a rich, authentic fragrance and burn for a long time, like the candles I recently discovered at Candles and Scents in Poway. I have friends who are involved in Party Lite and I love their products--but I noticed in the shop and while burning the candles at home that Ralph's candles and fragrances are more affordable and their fragrance is purer and more potent.