These elegant candles are a cinch to make. Collect mismatched or chipped thick glassware—a trifle dish, a creamer, wineglasses—and clean them well. Insert a pretabbed candlewick (from a crafts store) in the middle and steady it with two chopsticks. Melt a package of chipped soy wax (Yaley soy chips; $6; joann.com) in a double boiler over low heat. Pour the melted wax into the glass and cool completely at room temperature. Remove the chopsticks, set the table, light, and enjoy.

This month: The search for sensational soy candles.
Not ready to make your own soy candles? These fragrant store-bought options offer an easy way to go green.

Best Bargain:
methodhome.com—The perfect choice for everyday use. The grapefruit/pear ($8) will become a favorite.

Delectably Delicious:
itsasoy.com—Their yummy butter-cream scent ($17) will transform your home into the sweetest-smelling bakery. 

Celebrity Tested:
beautyhabit.com—Jo Wood, wife of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, sells a Usiku candle ($54) that is a spicy, relaxing blend of cardamom and ginger.

Most Spa-like:
aveda.com—Fans of Aveda’s Shampure shampoo will love their sweet-smelling candle ($28) of the same name. It comes packaged in a recycled glass container and is refillable.

Perfect Gift:
aloraambiance.com—Give the charming Bimbi candle ($40); it’s a pleasant mix of lavender, chamomile, bergamot, and rose oils.