
‘Did I bring my wallet?’ ‘Did I lock the door?’ ‘Are the candles out?’ These are just a few of the spirals that soundtrack my descent down three flights of stairs in a pre-war New York City walk-up. I like to think this specific brand of Type A anxiety is a kind of superpower (nothing escapes me!), but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t crave a little more peace of mind.
Joanna Gaines, per usual, read my overactive mind, because her latest fall 2025 collection drop at Target feels suspiciously well-timed, debuting a set of ribbed flameless taper candles that manage to be chic, convincing, and, best of all, unburnable.