Whether you’re hoping to adopt a new hobby, switch careers entirely or simply unleash a bit of pent-up creativity over the weekend, learning how to make candles at home can be a wonderful activity—and ...

Amazon packages, glittery wrapping paper, piles and piles of presents and the debt that follows — simplicity can be its own gift.

I still remember the first candle I ever made. It was a cozy fall afternoon, and I had gathered everything I thought I needed: a little jar, some beeswax, a few drops of essential oil, and a wick that ...

One of the chief advantages of candles and soap from the standpoint of the manufacturer is that they can't be used without being used up. This means lots of repeat business if you are a soap and ...

When you buy someone a candle at the store, it’s a thoughtful gesture. When you make a someone candle with your own two hands, it gives your gift an extra, personalized touch. When most people think ...

A pluviophile is someone who loves the rain. Nina Froncioni used the word to explain the motivation behind her first scent. She delved into candle-making a month ago after her mother, Adrienne ...

Give a person a candle, and they’ll have home decor for days. Teach a person how to make candles, and they’ll have home decor for a lifetime…or so goes a crafter’s version of the famous quote. There’s ...