Lot de bougies votives Lost Claus

Three little votives were the perfect size to scatter on my mantel instead of one big jar, and the spiced scent made the whole living room smell like the holidays. I like that it's not another sugary-sweet candle — it's more of a warm spice than dessert.

The spiced scent is warm without being overly sweet, which I appreciated since so many holiday candles go straight to sugar-cookie territory. All three votives burn clean and even, and the little jars look great lined up on my mantel.

Burned one of these in the kitchen and the spice cut right through the smell of cookies I'd been baking all afternoon. Three votives for under $25 is a steal, and they look cute lined up on the windowsill too.