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We think that this is pretty cool

We have to admit, we were a tiny bit skeptical when we first heard about this idea, but the more we thought about it, the more we like it. We also really like the company it comes from.So, what this thing does, is it collects and radiates the heat from a candle. How much heat? A surprising amount. Not enough to heat a house, or even a room, but it certainly makes an addition. The cool thing is, it does so while adding a neat ambiance to the room (candles are always cool light).So, by capturing almost ALL the heat, as well as using the light of the candle, the Heatstick is a cool, little, environmental product. It is inexpensive, and one of those neat little unique gifts.

Our one beef with them, is that they use candles from “dollar stores” – These are probably made from Paraffin, a petroleum product. Instead we would recommend Natural Beeswax Aromatherapy Tins from Big Dipper Wax Works. As Heatstick points out, DON’T use pillar candles, the additional heat will melt them, causing a fire hazard. And never leave a fire unattended.

Overall, we give the Heatstick a hearty thumbs up

We think these are so cool. Laura Bergman lives in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. Over the past several years, she has been finding pieces of antique glass and using them to create unique, one of a kind jewelry  that she calls Bottled Up Designs. For example, take a look at this unique pair of earrings made from pink depression era glass.  We think they are just beautiful.

There are lots of aspects we like about Bottled Up Designs.  First of all, these are gorgeous pieces, each  individually designed and created to take full advantage of each unique piece of glass.  But what is even better,  Laura’s work helps to clean up the environment, and by removing broken glass, protects wildlife.

Finally,  these lovely earrings are inexpensive, ranging in price from $20 to $30.  For example,  the multiglass cluster earrings shown here are only $24.

Each piece of Bottled Up Designs comes with “The Story of the Glass” where I have detailed the history behind the glass, what it was originally, and the age.