Never use a candle warmer on carpet

I have been encouraged to share an incident that occurred several nights ago. In a sudden burst of inspiration, I felt it would be nice to re-arrange my bed-quarters. As I was plotting the position of my furniture, I was caught off balance and slightly bumped my bedside table. Although most would think nothing of this cautionary tale to this point, I will warn you that what is to come next is not pretty.
The small bump led to a huge catastrophe. Instantly I screamed in vain, and leaped out of the way (all the while trying to catch my balance) as the very large burnt orange, forest scented candle that was melting on my candle warmer came toppling to a gruesome splat on the white carpet. **Insert all sorts of unpleasant words of frustration here**
Seeping into the carpet, I could do nothing but watch the wax dry and examine the situation. It appeared as though I had murdered a small animal....wax, which now looked blood red against the white carpet, was everywhere. Ruining both pairs of fuzzy slippers, multiple magazines, and plenty of assorted papers.
Attempts at wax removal were somewhat successful, yet the dyes in the candle have stained the carpet. Room repositioning was then subject to murderous carpet space. The bed is covering the blunder for the moment. I will be replacing the carpet before I move. Dang.