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Under a tuft of jet-black hair over his forehead they could see a curiously shaped cut, like a bolt of lightning.J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone With these words, as Professors McGonagall and Dumbledore bent over a wee bundle of blankets, we are introduced to the boy who lived, Harry James Potter. The... Continue Reading →
The deeper into the wax fragrance world I dive, the more I crave creating custom blends. Brainstorming, list-making, debating, rearranging, complementing; there's nothing more satisfying than smelling a scent which is a manifestation of your own personal taste. It's this notion that The Cleveland Candle Co. caters to. This past July, I went to Cleveland Candle's... Continue Reading →
October will forever be a month in which I grit my teeth to get through the memories of loss, but this one had some real dumpster fire days. Stress monsters appeared from multiple directions resulting in the appearance of physical hives for a few weeks that I'm still trying to relieve. Years ago, a dermatologist... Continue Reading →
I was gifted a unique candle designed by Cleveland vendor, Ohio Wick House that sets the ideal mood lighting for this time of year. Although, I've yet to conjure anything more than a sweet fragrance from it, I'll fire it up on Halloween and see what spooky spirits might be enkindled from this cemetery candle.A 9 oz.... Continue Reading →
Tea may be an occasional luxury, but coffee is my daily lifeblood. I am all about the coffee life. It may then seem surprising that I rarely mention coffee scents, that is because I prefer them in candle form rather than wax melts. Coffee is a comfort food to me and the scent feels so... Continue Reading →
With the countdown to Spring less than five days away, but our local weather utterly ignoring the calendar by refusing to release Winter's grip, I am in seasonal candle limbo. What to burn? What to attempt using up, or re-pack for next year? I'm halfheartedly lighting my Fireside/Redwood Woodwick and Marshmallow Fireside 3-wick just to... Continue Reading →
Purchased months ago and sitting in a bag in my home office, this candle (my first full-sized Woodwick) has been patiently waiting for it's time. That time has come, during this, the tenth week of January (am I the only one who feels that way?). As the snow falls, again, fine and powdery and at... Continue Reading →
Perhaps I'm making up for lost time, but I continue filling up the nooks and corners of my home with Harry Potter goods. A trend which has only increased since finishing the series last year. Bookstagram is partly to blame. I can't seem to resist the tempting treasures that frequently scroll across my screen celebrating the... Continue Reading →
White Woods is gracing my home this week with stout sandalwood, finespun vanilla, and strapping white oak. An elegantly refined scent displaying a gilt-edged woodland design. A semi-sale purchase with such expansive throw, I'd buy year after year. Wishing a Merry Christmas to those who celebrate the Russian Orthodox holiday today, including some of my... Continue Reading →
Candle Love, Actually Say it's carol singers... With any luck by next year My candle stash will have dwindled and I'll be able to acquire this many But for now, let me say Without hope of perfect burns, or agendaJust because it's Christmas (even better? it's Candle Day) (And at Christmas you tell the truth)... Continue Reading →
The Scented Library 