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Hello to all our customers who most likely think we have been on summer vacation! Not really…but it’s a nice thought. This summer has been filled with a great deal of personal drama – most of which only impacted us but did not affect any of us personally. Summer is always filled tending to projects we can’t take care of in the fall, when we have more retail sales volume. This summer was surprising steady thanks to the great distributors and sales reps we brought in at the end of the Spring – Way to go! 

We have been busy researching our soap and bath/body products and have been developing a catalog as requested by our customers and wholesale clients. Look for it at the beginning of the fall.

Now on the bench are freshly poured candles in August’s frangrance, Thoughtful. A refreshing blend of wild violet and juicy tart lime. A floral hybrid and surprisingly fresh and green instead of flowery – Available until the end of the month.

Some old favorites being prepared for the Fall;Adventurous – Poured
Campfire Smoke, Twigs, Spices, Pine Cones, Clove & Patchouli
Attentive - Poured
Espresso, Warm Spices, Pumpkin, Honey & Cream
Feisty – Poured
Tart Cranberries, Raspberries, Citrus Zest, Violet, Patchouli, Vanilla & Sandalwood
Warm – Poured
Orange Zest, Clove, Creamy Vanilla, Jamaican Nutmeg, Ginger & Honey
Playful – Poured
Vanilla Pods, Cream, Butterscotch & Spiced Island Rum
Romantic – Poured
Strawberries, Creamy Vanilla, Peaches, Cyclamen, Heliotrope & White Musk

Back in stock after their Summer VACAY…

Affectionate – Poured
Madagascar Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk & Coconut
Cordial – Poured
Honey, Tangerine, Caramel, Citrus, Cassis, Neroli & Vanilla Musk
Dainty – Poured
Delicate Rose Petals, Sultry Amber, Leather, Patchouli & Black Vanilla
Nostalgic – Poured
Aged Apples, Oak, Honey, Almonds, Ginger Root, Pumpkin Puree, Sweet Grass & Maple

Making a DEBUT around the middle of the month;

Rustic – Poured
Tart juicy apples, Mulling spices, Orange Zest and Anise. Formally called Shenandoah Cider.
Wholesome – Poured
Moist vanilla cake, Golden Honey, Warm Spices, Sweet Cream Frosting.
Memorable – Coming Soon!
Sweet Grass, Twigs, Honey, Freshly Cut Hay & Fallen Leaves.

Let’s talk common myths in candles. The most common I have heard are…

Triple scented candles… Most handmade candles are scented with the correct amount of fragrance oil as dictated by the Chandler’s testing. There is a recommended amount of fragrance oil that can be added to wax, but that varies by type of wax and one’s measure of ample scent.

Because scent is one of the most expensive components of a candle, mass manufacturers use cheap/inferior grade fragrance oils and keep their percentage of usage at a minimum. It became common practice in the early days of handmade candle mania for Chandlers to boast having “triple scented” candles. This was based on the industry average (large candle manufacturers) level of usage. So in their defense… most Chandlers did/do use more than their large company counterparts.

Unfortunately, what the industy average was/is and thus the amount they are tripling – is never revealed and I doubt they know for sure. Think of it this way, three times a penny is only 3 cents! It’s simply marketing hype. Wax is like a sponge and will only hold so much fragrance oil, any more than it will hold and it will leak, or seep out becoming unsightly and NOT burnable.

Paraffn Candles can Cause Cancer… This is based on some random studies that were concluded WITHOUT any supporting evidence or research that paraffin wax emits toxic or carcinoginic fumes while burning. Their studies also suggest that the burning of paraffin wax is an allergen, which also had not been proven although the fragrance oils used in most candles can be. I make candles of soy because it’s the wax I prefer to use,  not because there is any “wrong” with paraffin waxes.

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