Be prepared, but make it chic.
If the bitter winter storm that’s bearing down on the Northeast has taught us anything — and right now, with more than 250,000 homes and businesses without power across the New York City area as of Sunday night — it’s that there’s probably more to prepare than a batch of instant noodles and a good snow blower.
It’s all about creating a cozy atmosphere when the lights go out, and that’s where the glow of the Viewelld Flickering Flameless Candles comes in, turning the heat of the storm into something warm, cozy and Instagrammable.
Forget juggling matches or lighting real candles with the howling winds outside; these battery-powered beauties mimic the cool dance of flame without the fire, smoke or that (sometimes scary) fire hazard.
They are designed to blink in a way that deceives even the most observant eye and bring ambience and functional light to table tops, furniture or windows when electricity decides to take a snow day.
In a storm as thick as this – with driving snow, dark travel restrictions and treacherous conditions – even a soft light feels nice and cozy.
One of the little things about living in the NYC area (and yes, even during power outages!) is that we still care about how something looks. These flameless candles are functional and attractive, with their glass and wax bodies giving them the kind of classic candle appeal.
It pairs well with an afternoon of board games (ahem, Monopoly), a late night reading by a flickering “flame” (recommended: anything by Frieda McFadden) or a cozy candlelit dinner (maybe a meal kit?) that’s completely extinguished.
Storm surges can shut down flights, disrupt commutes and plunge neighbors into sudden darkness, but with these lights you can feel one step ahead of the storm. They remind you that survival can be, yes, dark, but also beautiful.
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