Mother's Day is a special day when we celebrate the most important person in our lives, our dear mothers. It is a day to show our love and gratitude to the women who have given us so much. And what better way to do that than by gifting them something that they can enjoy and cherish for a long time? This year, consider gifting your...
Embrace the festivities and make candles! Jumping in piles of crisp, golden leaves; admiring the red, orange, and golden hues as you go for your evening walk; fruit trees ripe with juicy apples; baked goods and candy; dressing up as your favourite character; and, adorning your home and neighbourhood ready for trick or treaters; there’s plenty to appreciate and enjoy in Autumn! For nearly 2000 years, people...
They say many a great idea is born in the kitchen. Well it was late 2016 and I was busy making a couple of soy candles for a friends birthday.....The pot was on the kitchen stove with water bubbling away and steam slowly filling the air, a pyrex jug full of soy wax flakes was sitting inside said pot of water and steam. As I'm...
Lighting a candle serves different purposes for many people. For some, it can be a way to fragrance a room or to set a particular mood or ambiance at home. For others, it can be an offering to imbue prayers and to honor a Higher Being. Candles are used for many occasions, some as symbols in rituals or certain ceremonies and some for celebrations. Take...
Candle Making, Back in the Day A chandler is an expert in making candles. Back in the day, villagers would go to their local chandler to pick up their candles. In those days, candles had a more practical use, lighting homes. These days, most of us use candles in an emergency when the electricity goes down, or when we wish to create more atmosphere in our homes....
