Have you ever heard that song by Neil Young called "Piece of Crap?"

These matches made by Sweetwater Decor are decent and the amber jar is really nice. The item came a bit dirty, with fingerprints, and the bottle is not smooth to the touch. I had high hopes from the photo on Amazon. I would keep this jar in an office environment, or a bathroom. Not a bad product, just not my favorite. If you are looking for an item that has a modern, home and garden feel, this would work. But there are better quality matches available on the market.

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I so wanted to love this Winecraft item. It's beautiful, delicate, and looks great on a table. Unfortunately, the. matches do not strike well, and when you lift the jar to grab a match, they start to all fall out. It was fun reviewing them, and you are welcome to give them a shot, but there are better solutions out there for good quality matches and containers.

These matches are simply not the best quality, there are better matched, but the glass jar is really nice. The one thing that is challenging is that I have to use two hands to get a match, and the glass is also very delicate, so I'm worried I will break it. The matches and their container look great on a table!

You can view and then buy the Winecraft Decorative Glass Cloche here: https://amzn.to/3tWyMSD

And the luxurious product I am dabbing on my face is Keys Soulcare, which you can buy here https://amzn.to/49dgNYe

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I have purchased several different brands of matches over the last year for Amazon and half of the matches I order don't actually strike.

Unfortunately like these from Thankful Greetings, and HomArt, they sadly don't perform as well as I had hoped by the packaging. You can still give them a try, but this is a solid NO for me. Until they get a better match goin'... as the Sharks say "I'm Out"

Buy here: 2" Brown Stick White Tip Safety Matches by Thankful Greetings: https://amzn.to/3ZY4YkB

2" Classic White Tip Safety Matches | 3 Glass Bottles Each with Cork Top, Striker by Thankful Greetings https://amzn.to/46Zky1H

HomArt Matchbox Designs of Your Choice https://amzn.to/3rVCcnW

Similar to my reviewing of bonnets, durags, and hair wraps last week to find the best function, cost and style, I am reviewing strike matches in the same way. Because why spend a ton of money on beautiful decorative matches if the purpose of them doesn't actually work?

I am a candle freak. All my life, my mom had a candle burning in the house. I can't even live my life without lighting my candles. I actually wrote an essay recently in Fast Company Magazine and that was published on preventing burnout. My preventing burnout strategies include lighting candles with real matches. Read here https://www.fastcompany.com/90959589/practical-advice-on-burnout-what-works-and-what-sucks-from-someone-whos-dealt-with-it

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So here I am, buying all kinds of matches, hoping to find the perfect match, kind of like trying to find a boyfriend on match.com. 😂 Not really, this is WAY easier!

These matches are my number one pick. They are excellent, the wood is solid, the color is nice, the branding is beautiful, and you can tell they care about the products. These matches are on the expensive side, but they are truly worth it for your best candle lighting experiences. I also wrote an essay on how to prevent burnout, which is perfect for this review of my FAV matches! Read here, and I made a playlist to accompany it too https://www.fastcompany.com/90959589/practical-advice-on-burnout-what-works-and-what-sucks-from-someone-whos-dealt-with-it

I am so happy that I am showing you part of my skin care routine also, this sunscreen give me an incredible glow underneath my blush. I personally don't need foundation when I use it. I look great in photos also using this product. There is no white film on my face either which is such a relief!

Buy here: Benevolence Decorative Wooden Matches https://amzn.to/3QkwFAQ

I also highly recommend incredible MDSolar Sciences SPF 50 Gleam and Glow https://amzn.to/45TwoJq

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The grand standard of quality matches has to be Diamond Matches, but the biggest problem for me is that the box design is SOOOO unappealing. (Hint hint diamond, hire me to design some amazing match boxes!)

I have purchased several different brands of matches over the last year for Amazon and half of the matches I order don't actually strike-- except the Diamond Brand. Super reliable. I highly recommend the matches for your candle lighting rituals, but find a great container to place their matches in. I also am showing the diamond matched inside the Luckilybestseller pair of super cute matchstick holders which you may enjoy!

PS I am a candle freak. I actually wrote an essay recently in Fast Company Magazine and that was published on preventing burnout. My preventing burnout strategies include lighting candles with real matches. My Fast Company BURNOUT essay and music playlist!

Subscribe to my channel, I have more product reviews coming up, and all based on things I need in my life and I love them too.

Buy Diamond brand matches: https://amzn.to/46VCMkt

Pair of super cute match holders buy here: https://amzn.to/3Sgef5D

(Lucklybestseller 2 Pcs Ceramic Match Holder with Striker for Decorative Match - Match Jar Caddy for Home Mantel Decor - Matches Not Included)

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This product, the cowboy boot match holder is soooo adorable, I love it so much. I have a country band called Utah Carol, so it's perfect for the country girl in me. It doesn't come with matches, but the Diamond Brand matches fit in it perfectly, which is great, because their box is the worst design everrrr, I will never leave a Diamond Brand matchbox anywhere except outside on my gas grill.

You can view and then buy the Giddyup Cowboy Boot matches holder here: https://amzn.to/47dITB1

Buy the Diamond Brand matches here https://amzn.to/46VCMkt

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I am obsessed with the box design from HomArt, but the matches leave something to be desired. Not great matches, so I recommend buying for the box design, and replacing with good quality matches, like Diamond brand.

Buy here:

Rose design: https://amzn.to/491QxjE

Lines design: https://amzn.to/46VDeiF

Choose your own two designs: https://amzn.to/3tFP3LB

Diamond brand matches: https://amzn.to/46VCMkt

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I so wanted to love this item. It's beautiful, delicate, and looks great on a table. Unfortunately, the. matches do not strike well, and when you lift the jar to grab a match, they start to all fall out. It was fun reviewing them, and you are welcome to give them a shot, but there are better solutions out there for good quality matches and containers. Buy the Decorative Glass Cloche for Matches here: https://amzn.to/3twlI67

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