Do you try to have a few scented candles on hand, just to make sure your home doesn't smell like last night's dinner when you have company? If so, get ready for something far better -- Joya candles are more than just a pleasant aroma. They're a small work of wax art for your home.

Even if you don't burn candles too often yourself, you have to admit that a beautifully designed, fabulously scented candle can be the perfect gift for a friend, so read on!

The man behind the candles, Frederick Bouchardy, is a New York-based Yale graduate with a passion for design and business, which not only led him to create Joya, but pushes him to continue improving his product. Joya fuses natural materials (chemicals are not used to create the wax), intoxicating yet unexpected scents, and impeccable designs and colors to create a product that adds to the decor and interest of any home.

The candles are available at many retailers throughout North America, such as Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys New York, Fred Segal, and Bliss Spas. If you're looking to buy your own (or perhaps a gift set for a friend, or your favorite blogger), the website also lists a number of places you can purchase Joya online.