I've been asked a lot about candle care and performance recently, so I wanted to share few things you can do to get the best out of any candle you burn. For starters, let's talk about wick trimming. Let me be the first to say that every time I ask someone if they've trimmed the wick, I feel like I'm at the dentist when they ask if I've been flossing. However, like flossing, this is really important! (Suzanne if you're reading this I promise that I've been flossing at least 3x

Over time you may notice that your candles have changed appearance slightly and may develop 'wet spots' and/or frosting. Rest assured that neither of these affect performance, but because they are visible changes you may wonder what is going on with your candle! Adhesion is how well the wax sticks to the glass (adheres). In some cases, the wax can shrink and pull away from the side of the container. This results in trapped air bubbles which appear as 'wet spots' on the sides

Soy wax candles are beautiful, but because they are a 100% natural product you may notice that they burn slightly differently than other candles you have experience with. Here are a few issues you may run into and some tips for understanding and/or fixing them: First Things First Trim your wick to 1/4" every time you burn your candle. This keeps things consistent and ensures that any extra carbon buildup from the wick doesn't end up in your candle. Similarly, you may want to

Some scents just go together. If you're looking to burn different fragrances together to make a statement I have some suggestions: Woods & Licorice Cedar and pine combine with the sharp star anise to create an environment that's warm and grounded. Spicy and natural, this is one of my absolute favorite combinations and burning these scents together is a sophisticated winner. Rose & Makai These fragrances are both blends with the same Sandalwood so they go together like PB&J! R