Has the winter without end wearied your psyche?

Updated: March 14, 2009 - 3:06 PM

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Has the winter without end wearied your psyche? The "Lark," "Bee" and "Dragonfly" patterns that congregate on new candles from Black and Light Company give wing to hope that spring is imminent. The 4- and 6-inch fragrance-free pillar candles, hand-poured of food-grade paraffin with all-cotton wicks, come in a variety of water-based colors and additional patterns. The company says the tallest candles should burn for 90 hours with proper care: the wick trimmed to ¼ inch and burned at least two hours at the first lighting, with no draft. Each comes in a reusable box of recycled materials. The Michigan-based company said it contributes 10 percent of Bee candle sales to the honeybee research facility at the University of California, Davis, which is studying the decline in U.S. honeybee populations. Priced at $28 to $34 and available at Max's, 3831 Grand Way, St. Louis Park; 612-922-9405; see details at www.blackandlightco.com.

KIM YEAGER

New in Northeast

Now open: Movables home furnishings consignment store at 1228 NE. 2nd St., Minneapolis. Owner Kendra Anderson described the mix of pieces in her 1,500-square-foot store as "eclectic -- everything from antiques to contemporary." Consignees earn 55 percent of sales; she plans to hold pieces for 90 days only, with prices dropping 10 percent after 30 days and 15 percent more after 60. Anderson, an upholsterer by trade, said she plans to stay open later some evenings in sync with neighboring art galleries and events. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Tue.-Sat. except for Thursdays, when hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 612-746-2929.

KIM YEAGER

Notes

Window treatment e-tailer Smith + Noble said it has added the Christopher Lowell Collection of blinds, shades and other window coverings at www.smithandnoble.com.