NEW YORK, Apr 18, 2007/ --- --- What’s more refreshing than a luscious glass of sangria on a summer evening? Or more romantic than watching the sunset with your significant other. It’s about setting the mood, and the Velas de Casa candle collection from Illume will do just that.

With the warmer months approaching, it means spending time outdoors whether in your patio or at the beach. You can bring the cozy indoor outside with scented candles, providing that snug and comfy feeling of spending time with friends.

Velas de Casa candle collection does just that, beginning with the generously sized 22.9 oz filled pot (one of the most popular in the collection—about the size of a 7” terra cotta pot) to the 5.1 oz tins (great for toting to the beach or on a picnic).

The warm Mediterranean colors in Velas de Casa—muted tones of turquoise, brick, and lime green are a wonderful way to make a party extra festive while inviting in the glow of candlelight blended with exotic fragrances.

Flor del Sol reminds of a gorgeous flower tucked behind a dancer’s ear; Oceano of the azure waters of Mexico; Pina Cilantro of the spark and spice of traditional Spanish dishes; and Papaya of an easy afternoon on a tropical beach.

Create a gorgeous table by starting with Papaya, Flor del Sol, and Sangria filled glass candles grouped together in the center of table next to a pitcher of Pomegranate Margarita’s. The three fragrances will combine to create an intoxicating blend that will sweep guests into a relaxed party mood.

Place large pots of Pina Cilantro, Oceano and Flamenco around the room and accent with bright bouquets of sunflowers, ginger, forsythia, and hibiscus. Ask your guests to dress in Mediterranean inspired clothing and cosmetics, and voila, you are in the French Riviera!

Fragrances include in the Velas de Casa Collection include Papaya, Pina Cilantro, Oceano, Flor del Sol, Flamenco, and Sangria. These come in filled ceramic pots, $22 and small filled pots, $8; filled glass $20, filled tins $10, pillars $8- $30.

Velas de Casa Tins, are excellent for an evening on the beach or picnics in the park. Can be packed up with salads, sandwiches and a bottle of wine for instant Latin romance.

Oversized Filled Ceramic Pots are the most popular in the Velas de Casa collection and are a great accent piece for the home in addition to offering a wonderful fragrance.