Christmas Elves!

The elves have been very busy here at Wick-edly Sent getting everything perfect for you gift giving needs! They are a little punchy with lack of sleep but that will just add some fun to your holiday shopping and with Christmas just one week remember that Wick-edly Sent is open late every night. We are here from 10 am to 9 pm Monday thru Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Our elves will be happy to assist you with some of our great Secret Santa Gifts for just $10 or grab one of our ready made gift baskets filled with our wonderful richly scented soy candles, lotions, shower gels or olive oil soap or create your own. Remember that there is plenty of parking just steps away from our back door on the Coy Street parking lot. So don't worry if you have been naughty or nice, our elves will be happy to help you. So stop in and enjoy shopping again!

Holiday Candles - New Holiday Scents from Wick-edly Sent

Holiday candles continue to be one of the easiest gifts for people on your list. Here are some new scents for soy holiday candles for this season.

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Scented oils linked to abnormal breast growth in males

THE lavender and tea tree oils found in some soaps, shampoos, hair gels and body lotions can produce enlarged breasts in boys, researchers reported today. These plant oils were linked to abnormal breast development in three boys, which was reversed when they stopped using them, Dr Clifford Bloch of Pediatric Endocrine Associates in Greenwood...

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Baby It's Cold Outside

Baby It's Cold Outside and wouldn't a candle from Wick-edly Sent make it feel warmer. We have been busy refilling our shelves from our Black Friday Sale and now have a great selection of our holiday scented candles along with the regular line. Also, while digging around in the basement I found a box of holiday mugs and have a limited pour on our Hot Chocolate Scented Soy Candles in a festive snowman mug. Remember our candles are made with soy wax and high quality scent and burn clean with our lead free wicks. So brave the cold and stop in and see us and who knows you might even catch me singing!

Holiday Shopping Hours

Tonight kicks off our holiday shopping hours for Wick-edly Sent. Now thru December 23rd we will be open Monday thru Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM and Sunday Noon to 4 PM. Our staff will be happy to help build a custom basket or gift tier filled with our wonderful holiday scented candles, bath products and a fantastic smelling olive oil soap and we will even ship your holiday gifts purchased in our store. If you can't make it into the store just give us a call at (888) 467-9425 and we would be happy to assist in your gift giving needs or visit us on the web at www.escentedcandle.com . Enjoy civilized shopping!

Holiday Candles!

Rudolph called to tell us that Santa has packed on a few pounds and Dasher, Comet, Cupid, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Donner and Blitzen would appreciate it if you would not leave cookies and milk for the old fella seeing as they are tired of hauling him around. They would much prefer one of Wick-edly Sent's Holiday Candles!
Dasher and Comet like the comforting blend of Pumpkin and traditional spices in our Pumpkin Spice. Vixen, Dancer and Donner agree that the Balsam Fir reminds them of the North Woods where they grew up. Blitzen likes the refreshing blend of mint and luscious chocolate in the Chocolate Mint. Cupid prefers our delightfully fruity blend of Cranberry and Orange in our Cranberry Orange Candle which is also the November's Scent of the Month! Prancer goes for the Blend of Bayberry, Spice, Clove in our Bayberry Candles. That leaves our Apple and Cinnamon in a glowing red that Rudolph just can't enough of. They also wanted me to remind you that our Holiday Candles are made with soy wax that burns clean, evenly, and lasts 80-100 hours long! Comes Gift Wrapped in box with bow and our wonderful soy candles are made in our shop in Canandaigua! So let's do our part and leave Holiday Candles for Santa instead of the cookies they would really appreciate it.

Setting the perfect holiday table

I ran across these tips for setting a great holiday table and thought I would pass them along.

We all want our holiday parties to be perfect. We plan a wonderful menu and cook and clean for days in advance. But many people spend all their time and energy on the food, and neglect the other important aspects of a party. Table décor and room arrangement are just as important as good food to the success of a gathering.

Unfortunately, most hosts don't think about these things until the last minute, and often just throw something together. Here are some ideas for creating a functional and attractive environment for your party, with some help from the experts at FoodTV.com.

The best way to avoid stress is to put together a plan in advance. Think about where your guests will sit. Don't try to cram too many people around a small dining room table. If necessary, add another table and cover them both with one long cloth. The point of a party is to provide a fun opportunity to socialize and that won't happen if guests are squeezed uncomfortably together. If your chairs won't fit, try using a bench on one side of your table.

Another way to make more space is to place all the food on a buffet table. Set up one room as the buffet area, and once guests have been seated, move a few dishes to the table so people don't have to get up for seconds. You can also set up a separate dessert table in advance, so you don't have to worry about it after dinner. Don't forget your serving pieces, make sure they are clean and ready to go. Nothing is worse then having your food ready and running around looking for the serving pieces.

Setting a festive holiday table begins with the right china. Use grandma's bone china or your collection of miss matched treasures. Add some edibles as table arrangements such as apples, cinnamon sticks, pears, gourds and even dried corn. Another idea is to fill interesting jars or containers with flowers, cranberries or dried fruit. Throw in some candles arranged among little heaps of apples and nuts. Scented candles you be avoided when setting the perfect table. At Wick-edly Sent we have a great selection of smokeless, dripless and odorless tapers in wonderful holiday colors.

Keep centerpieces and decorations low so they don't interfere with conversation or with the food. Boughs of fresh pine or cedar are an easy and fragrant decoration that won't get in the way. To complete the holiday look use fabric remnants to make holiday table runners or simply wrap your table in holiday paper. Gold or silver paper can make a dramatic statement and will set off your china.

So when you start thinking about your next party, don't just focus on the menu. Think about your decorations and arrange your rooms in advance, and you'll be able to enjoy your gathering as much as your guests.

Where has Fall Gone?

It is really hard to get into the Fall mood and make warmly scented candles when it is 80 degrees out! Whatever happened to Fall? I think we need to call in the blood hounds to sniff out Fall or we could just wait 24 hours and the weather will change. For those of you who haven't been in the store lately our scents for this season are Pumpkin Spice, Apple Cinnamon, and Orange & Clove. So stop in and give your nose a treat!!!

Pumpkin, Pumpkin Who Has the Pumpkin

October is here and so is our Pumpkin scented soy candles!!!! After much wait the pumpkin candle has made it back into our line and is patiently waiting for new homes. Our Pumpkin lotion and shower wash is ready and we expect to have our famous pumpkin butter ready later this week. Hope to see you all real soon.

Think Pink

Fall Into Canandaigua happened today and what a great day! Another great event was kicked off this past Friday and that was Paint the Town Pink. Wick-edly Sent has rolled out a new Paint the Town Pinki bath line to support a local charity, Embrace Your Sisters. We are donating 25% of every purchase from Paint the Town Pink Line which includes bath fizzies, european bath salts, bubble bath and our a great Paint the Town Pink Candle . So think PINK and support a great group!

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The Importance of Smelling Good

Smelling good is something important to everyone. You wouldn't go around smelling like you haven't bathed for a month now, would you? Although I've encountered some people who'd make me eat those words. It's amazing also how so many people are self concious about how they look: prim and proper hair cut, ironed clothes so stiff that you can bounce a quarter, and enought cologne or perfume to drown a duck. These people place looking good and smelling good high in their priority list. However, it's amazing how many of these people have stinky homes or apartments.

I know, I know, it's an unfair presumption, and not all of their homes can smell like a candle maker's home. Our home, in case you wonder, has a mixture of food scents, then a mixture of candles, lotions that the entire family has (different scents of course), and reed diffusers that are in every room. Not to mention the smelly jellies in our the bathroom, or closets, or the nine kinds of soaps because no one likes the same smelling soaps.

Regardless, what I am ranting (or blogging about), is that I have the maximum overdrive of scents, but some homekeepers do not have a single scent in their home. Ziltch, no candles, smelly jellies, or reed diffusers. Unless you are sensitive to smells, pick up a soy candle, and start smelling good. You don't want an unexpected visitor to find out that your house smells like mold, or what you cooked from yesterday, or dirty laundry that's been piling up, or the castle of your precious (cat/dog/canary). Be responsible, and remember that if you smell good all the time, your home should too.

Reed Diffusers - New Fall Scents at Wick-edly Sent

Reed diffusers began as an alternative to scented candles for those who didn’t care for the hassle of a candle. Now Wick-edly Sent carries unique designs and new fall scents.

Canandaigua, NY, September 04, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Reed diffusers sell for a wider audience. People who couldn’t burn candles can happily purchase one with assurance. College students, people in assisted living, and mothers can leave a reed stick diffuser in their children’s bedroom in confidence. Consumers at first didn’t have a lot to choose from, faced with diffusers with scents that were once popular with candles, but now reborn into a diffuser.

However, with new stylish designs, and with unique scents underway, reed diffusers are now becoming an easy choice for gift buyers. To keep customers happy, and buying, the trend is now to carry unique scents. “We sell more reed diffusers in unique scents, then candles in more traditional scents,” Don Stevens said, from Wick-edly Sent Soap and Candle Company, a shop in Upstate New York, where they make their own scented products. Candles still sell well, but room diffusers are becoming just as popular. Just like candles, diffusers can add a touch of elegance and design to any room. With their simple packaging and versatile convenience, these home scenting must haves will win you over. Unusual bottles can interest people at first, but it’s the scent that wins them over.

Wick-edly Sent carries unique scents that are chosen and approved by their customers. Scents like Violet and Birch, and Rain, have become instant best sellers, pleasing anyone who is a floral person, right down to most discriminating consumer who wants their room smelling “fresh”. Yoga students love the scent of Lotus Blossom, keeping them more focused and balanced. Matching scents to rooms in homes have become a great selling point for diffusers. Verbena Lemongrass is a new scent that is fresh and geared for kitchens, while warming Apricot Vanilla, or the meadow-like Autumn Spice are great to scent larger rooms, such as the living room, or a family room.

Reed Diffusers are not showing any signs of slowing down. Packed with stylish design, and innovative scents, they will continue to sell to customers who will always look for something new and unique.

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Collision of Fragrance

Labor Day is here it seems like August just flew by and here at Wick-edly Sent that means we have a new Scent of the Month. Ginger Fig made a huge hit earlier this summer when we introduced it in a candle now it's time to let you try it in a shower gel and lotion. For our customers that are not familiar with the scent, fig is captured with a subtle note of ginger to make this a great collision of fragrances. Our clean burning soy candles are only enhanced by this gentle scent which will waft through your home creating a pleasant aroma. Now with September here you can take that same scent and move it into your bath with the Body Wash, Glycerin Soap and Body Lotion. Until we see you either in person or online have a safe Labor Day Weekend.

What is Palm Wax

Today we've had several customers ask "What is Palm Wax"? Palm wax is an ecologically renewable product made from wax distilled from the leaves of palm trees. The nature of the palm wax is much harder than paraffin wax and has a higher melting point and with this kind of advantage, the candle will stay hard even in our hot summer months. The marble or crystal effect that you see on our pillars is part technique but mostly it is the nature of the wax. We can control the effect by altering our technique and adding different waxes to our palm wax base. To get the best burn from our pillar, burn the candle long enough the first time you light it so a wax pool forms that covers almost the entire top of the candle. With pillar candles you need to leave a rim of about 1/4". Extinguish the candle when it reaches this point. Depending on the diameter of the candle, the initial burn time may be anywhere from 1 hour up to 3 or 4 hours. Subsequently you should plan to burn the candle until it reaches the ″memory pool″ you created with the first burn. Generally this is longer than the first burn. Following these guidelines will ensure a cleaner and longer lasting candle. You must also remember to reduce the wick to 1/8" before each burn and keep all candles away from drafts as much as possible and never leave a burning candle unattended. Well I hope the answers some of the questions and we look forward to seeing you in the store or online. Until then, have a great summer!

Why do we make soy candles?

Most of the time, when someone arrives in our store and are in awe of the spectacular candle case, they ask us if our candles are made with soy wax. "Yes", we reply, it's a soy blend. Nine times out of ten people asks us "What's the difference?". Well, for those of you who haven't mustered up enough courage to ask, or feel like we'll give you a hard time for not knowing, here are the benefits of soy:

1. Soy Candles burn cleaner.
2. Soy Candles are better for the environment.
3. Soy Candles last longer.

Burning cleaner means less black smoke or soot. As an added benefit, we now include a smoke free zinc wick (don't worry, it's not lead). Better for the environment means that it's not the traditional all parrafin base that is most often used by other companies. Soy candles actually lasts about a third longer than other candles. Some people say twice as long, but I won't, it certainly depends on where you burn them. Keep them away from drafts, and trim the wick before lighting them every time, and you'll see them last even longer!

--Don

Stop and Smell the Sunflowers!

If it's August then Sunflowers must be in bloom at Wick-edly Sent. I can't believe how this summer has flown by! Well, before August is over stop in for our Sunflower scented bath & body or a great soy candle and remember that since it is our Scent of the Month it's 25% off! What more could you want except a longer summer vacation. Well hope to see you soon in person or online.

Foot Care Product

Summertime fun can bring a damper on your feet. Are your dogs getting tired from all those sandals? Get your feet happy with our happy feet foot care products, made right in our store. The foot care line includes essential oils of peppermint and rosemary to keep you on your toes. The refreshing scent will keep you energized and revive those tired feet.

For more info, visit Happy Feet Foot Care Product and order yours today. Your feet will thank you for it.

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Don't Get Bugged, Get Wick-edly Bugged!!

It's that time of year for being outside and with that comes the bugs, bees and mosquitos. Don 't let them get you down stop in for one of our Wick-edly Bugged Rice Bowls Candles filled with Lavender, Peppermint and Cintronella essential oils. These cute bowls really do the trick and if you don't feel like burning a candle, try our all natural bug repellant spritz. A great addition to any trip to the beach, lake or or a night out at CMAC.

Here's a funny story. Don and I were at a concert last summer sitting on the hill at CMAC when the mosquitos were extremely hungry and a two ladies infront of us produced a bottle of Wick-edly Bugged from their stylish tote and started to spritz themselves. Don and I both looked at each other and smiled and then one of the ladies offered the bottle to us. We laughed and introduced ourselves and had a great bug free evening.

So the next time you're heading out, grab a bottle of Wick-edly Bugged, you never know who you might meet.

Mango Papaya Madness

Mango Papaya Madness has overtaken Wick-edly Sent this month. This is a great addition to our line and best of all it's 25% off because its the Scent of the Month! Drench yourself with shower gel or lather up with the goats milk soap. Soothe your summer burn with our rich lotion or throw a body spritz in a cooler and head to the lake, what a great chilling refresher. Mango Papaya madness also comes in a long burning soy candle. Stop in and catch the madness! Hope to see you soon either in person or online.

New Candles For You - Ginger Fig

Always expect something new at Wick-edly Sent. Besides the scent of the month, we've unveiled a few new scents in our regular line. The next few blogs will announce these candles. If you like something new and unique, try our Ginger Fig.

Ginger Fig is an instant best seller. Fig is captured with a subtle touch of ginger to create a wow factor. This Candle is a great soy experience for living room, or anywhere else where Ginger and Fig may collide in your world.

The Envelope Please

Do I hear Oscar nomination for our latest addition to Wick-edly Sent. Of course I am speaking of our new video that was added to our website. With his new camera Don rolled into production casting some very understanding customers and Matt into lead roles. Like true troopers they jumped right in and filming began. The part of voice over was played by me, not that I had alot to choose from. It was either voice over or Norma Desmond and I don't think the world is ready for me as Norma Desmond. Well enjoy the video and hope to see you either online or in person real soon.

The End of May

What there's to say about May?
Lilac comes to an end of our scent of the month, and we are exhausted but happy at the response we've had with this scent. June will be a new surprise, with more in tact. We have in store baskets, scents, and other eye opening favorites in store. We are also open to opinion, comments, and suggestions. Maybe you know of a scent that is simply irresistible, or maybe you've had a pleasant experience in our store that you'd like to share.

The summer soon will begin and we will forget about the bad energy in our lives, remember the past, and the promise of a brighter future again. Kids will leave class feeling like they never have before, and most likely, your summer will be filled with games, sporting, and other fun things. We hope that this summer will be a great one. One that will be filled with memories, glorifying moments that can be captured in a candle, lotion, soap, or other fine product. Memories that can be carried with you as a souvenir for you always.

Links, Links, Wick-edly Sent Needs Your Links

It's amazing how many people come in our store who've never been in saying that a friend sent them. We are finding that customer referrals are our strongest advertising. If you've been in our store and have referred someone, thank you! There are many ways to link to people, this is one way, and linking is another.



If you like our site, why not bookmark our site under your favorites? We now have a favicon so our site is easily recognized by the red firefly and the letters "W" and "S" in the address bar, near the URL. Adding us to your favorites is a quick way to reach our site.



And finally, posting a link to our site from your website or blog is the best way to help us. Help us improve our customer base and listings with more links to our site. You can use the text Wick-edly Sent Scented Candles as the link text, just make sure it points to our correct url: http://www.escentedcandle.com. We really would appreciate a link to our site, the more links the more popular our site becomes. Of course, only have a link to our site if you feel it is useful and informative. If you have any questions about linking just call me at 585-394-5260, or toll free at 1-888-467-WICK. Thanks for your time, Don Stevens.

Making the Customer Happy

Today we had a customer roll in here asking for our Cedarwood and Lemongrass essential oil shampoo. She is a regular and explained how needs to wash her hair with that shampoo because it really really works! We didn't have it on the shelf, but we did have the ingredients and the essential oils. I jotted her number down and a few hours later called her. Before the day was through she came back and took her shampoo home. She couldn't believe the customer service and how we can go that extra mile. Although she is a regular and a happy customer, there are so many other customers out there who haven't experienced our superior service. It's fair to note that the same day someone came in for LILAC perfume and we were out. We will be making more next week, and she is happy that we will be making more. Instead of just saying we are out, or sorry tough luck, we will try to do our best and keep everything in stock, and contact you when it's available. But please remember, the same wonderful scents in candles and/or soap is probably someone else's too.

From Trash to Treasure

A big thank you to Ellen for the latest addition to Wick-edly Sent's walls. Ellen supplied a table that she had put in her trash pile but thought we might be able to do something funky with it. A little paint and a couple of screws and up on the wall it went. This new addition gave us a great place to display baby photos, next time your in take a glance up at Matthew, Little Ricky, Brynn and Liam. I would have taken a picture but Don got this new camera and I can't operate it! We look forward to seeing you in person or online and until then, don't forget that someone elses trash can be your treasurer.

Our Olive Oil Soaps

If you haven't tried our olive oil soaps yet, you don't know what you're missing. These hand made soaps are made by yours truly, filled with olive, palm, and coconut oils. Each 12 bar batch includes 2 pounds of imported Italian olive oil! Wow, that's soothing.





Actually, customers have claimed that they do not have to moisturize after using this moisturizing soap. Even people with sensitive skin can rest assured that these whopping 7 oz bars are gentle enough to use on your face, hands, and body.





Hope you like variety, scents include the best selling Vanilla Almond Nutmeg, Apricot Peach, my favorite: Lavender Basil, and the best selling Oatmeal Milk and Honey. There are plenty more in our store, and a few that will be announced later in the Summer.

These make perfect gifts, and people are grabbing three or four at a time. We do free gift wrap with a nice presentation. Tips on making your soap last longer is keeping it on a soap dish that will let it drain properly.

Hope to see or hear from you soon,

--Don

Walton's Mountain

Now I know this sounds like a strange title for this entry but this morning I was up early and channel surfing and happen to stop on the Hallmark Channel. The Waltons was on and what a flashback! From what I remember of the Walton's, there was always some crisis that needed solving and some how it got done in 60 minutes with tears, laughter and a goodnight John Boy! Life has changed, with work, school, soccer practice and dance class life just seems to be rushing at us and we barely have to time breath. Remember to take time and reconnect with your inner self. A great way to do that is with our aromatherapy candles and bath and body. Turn the lights off, light a Relaxing Aromatherapy Candle and unwind to smooth jazz, glass of chardonay and take a vacation from your worries for at least one night. Until we see you either in the store or online, goodnight John Boy.

May's Scent of the Month

When we moved here from Baltimore 2 years ago we had no idea that lilacs were so big here. Coming from Baltimore spring hit with the Cherry Blossoms. We were not prepared for the insane madness that a spray of lilacs can bring on. Well this year we are prepared, stop in for your little bit of heaven in our scent of the month. Let the fresh lilac scent wash over you with our shower gel and goats milk soap and moisturize with our rich body lotion with shea. Then top the experience off with our wick-edly delicious lilac perfume. For those who don't like to shower, light on of our richly scented lilac candles and no one will be the wiser! Best of all it is our Scent of the Month and that mean 25% off all month!

Girl's Night Out

A big thank you to everyone that made this years 3rd annual Girl's Night Out a success, we could not have done it without your support. A big thank you to Glenn and Rebecca from Kingdom Ventures for bringing the new bags, Ray and Joyce representing Amanda and Jennifer B Shoes. Alex, Mariah and Shawna, thanks for calming me down when I was a little crazy and of course a big thank you to Don for staying out of my way! The women from ONYA were a delight to work with and we were happy to include your organization as this year's benefit.

Remember, mark your calendar for next year, we will host the 4th Annual on the last Thursday in April. Keep checking back with us for more exciting news and products. Look forward to seeing you all real soon either in the store or on the web.

A Saturday Stroll on South Main Street

What a beautiful day to take a stroll on South Main Street in Canandaigua. From scented candles to living room sets where else can you grab breakfast, lunch and dinner and somewhere in between pick up a cup of coffee, fine art, and a great new look. Browse the unique shops and take a little piece of Canandaigua home with you and best of all it won't break the bank. Hope to see you soon.

Warm Weather

The warmer weather has brought out shoppers looking for new scents for spring and we are ready. Stop in and pick up a scented candle or one of our Spring Fling Lotions, in Sweet Pea, English Ivy or Forget Me Not. Remember, we have the aroma bar where you can custom mix a scent as special as you.

Snow and Rain and Serenity Scented Candles

Well another spring day in Western New York with snow! I think this is means it's candle weather, so stop in a grab yourself a piece of spring in one of our scented candles. Since we can't seem to shake winter I went ahead and poured North Woods a mix of Bayberry and Pine, these scented candles will remind you of a hike through the Adirondacks. For those of you stressed out about taxes come in and get Serenity Candle a blend of Ozone, Jasmine and Musk. A great way to unwind after going over the figures. Hope to see you soon.

Sunday at Wick-edly Sent

Here's a suggestion on having a lazy day in Canandaigua. Stop in at Blue Dahlia grab a cup of Joe and a muffin or cookie and read the paper. Make sure you say hello to the knitters and when your ready stroll next door to Wick-edly Sent and have a leasurely browse through our shop. The aromabar is a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon or smell our scented soy candles and enjoy a visit with Phoebe who is always willing to wag her tail and give a kiss and Madison is always good for a barking spree. If you are in need of a gift we are always happy to help. Assemble a gift basket with lotions and candles or choose from one of the many premade that are reasonable priced. Before leaving Wick-edly Sent, don't forget to check out the latest arrivals in Cinderella's located in the rear of Wick-edly Sent. Enjoy your Sunday and remember life is short, stop and smell the candles!

Climbing the Walls

I know that we are all waiting for the warmer weather and with more snow forcasted for this weekend we'll all be climbing the walls. Well why not stop by Wick-edly Sent for richly scented candle or a smelly jelly in a spring scent - If you're still climbing the walls after smelling our wonderful scents then why not climb up and take a load off in one of these chairs.

Scents for your Senses

It may not feel like Spring outside but inside Wick-edly Sent Spring has arrived in our richly scented soy jar candles with some new and exciting scents for your senses. New to our line is Ginger Fig, a nice addition with the sweet soothing spice of warm Ginger combined with the hearty and complex fruit notes of Fig for a unique fragrance that lingers in your memory! We have also jazzed up our Jasmine by adding Waterlily to the mix creating a soft floral that will waif through your room and engage your senses. North Woods, let your mind take a stroll through the Adirondacks and my favorite Sunrise bursting with berries and grapefruit. All of these should be on the website soon. Stop in and give you nose a treat!

Early Mornings at Wick-edly Sent

Holly from 13 WHAM visited our store on Friday 6th in the early morning. For those that were still asleep we have attached a link to the video. It was a great visit highlighting the aroma bar and our richly scented soy candles that are popping with spring colors and scents. Thank you to Nicole Mahoney from the Canandaigua BID for setting up the visit. WHAM also visited our neighbors, Wildflowers, ICON and Stellas. All were great sports in getting up extra early for the broadcast but it was alot of fun!

Burning your scented candles

Sometimes we forget the basic principles of burning our soy scented candles. We have customers who praise our candles and tell us that they burn all the way through, while some tell us that the candles leave a well down the middle or leave black soot.

While some batches may differ due to scents, wicks, temperatures while pouring, and other factors, the only other reason may be not following the basic principles of burning candles.

Here they are:

1. Keep away from drafts. Sometimes we don't pay attention to where are candles are placed while burning. While they may be visually appealing on the dining room table, on the fireplace, or near the window, feel and see where a draft might be influencing a burn.

2. Trim the wick. Trim the wick 1/4 inch, or what you feel best suited. You'll see sometimes a mushroom top on the wick before you trim it. This will reduce black smoke and or soot.

3. Leave a candle burning for at least a few hours, we recommend 3-4 hours at a time. When you burn a candle for only an hour or two, you'll actually see the burning pool point, or memory burn. This expands the longer you burn the candle. So if it only burns for a short time, it will continue with a well, burning down before it reaches the end of the jar.

4. Remember, NEVER burn a candle unattended.

We hope that you follow these basic steps to burn a jar candle properly. This steps should work with any candle, not just ours, and remember, if there is still a problem, it may be due to the batch itself.

If you have any questions, or comments, you can always call us at 585-394-5260, or toll free 1-888-467-9425.

Thanks,
Don

The Birth of Wick-edly Sent

When I was working on uploading photos for this blog I came accross some shots of our store when we were in Baltimore - This is where it all began. Can't believe how small the store was and what a limited candle line we carried. Back in Baltimore we only did our jar candles and now we do the Main Line consisting of 12 standard scents, which will be increasing to 18, Vineyard Line, Triple Pours, Finger Lakes Line, Votives, Pillars, and our new Firewood Crackling Candles. We really have grown since arriving in Canandaigua. There's alot more that we are planning for this year so stay tuned for the latest product information and promotions. Hope to see you soon in person or online.

Paint Paint Who Has the Paint

I think I have gotten a little carried away with paint - Decided that the displays for the window could use a fresh coat. Notice the hanging heart in upper right hand corner. Getting ready for Valentine's Day.

Seeing Red

Wick-edly Sent is seeing Red, on our Walls. Don & I have been busy painting the walls from a boring white to a jazzy red. Here's shot of our scented candles case against the new red wall. The case does look a little empty but don't fear we are back in richly scented candles production! Look forward to hearing from you soon in person or on the web at www.escentedcandle.com

A New Look for the New Year!

Hello this is a Blog for Wick-edly Sent Soap & Candle Company. With this new blog we are going to take the opportunity to update on product information and tips for using our products. Feedback is always welcomed and I look forward to posting updates often.

Currently we are busy painting the store and will post pictures soon of the new look. We are looking for wooden chairs to paint and hang on the walls so if you have one your no longer using just drop it off. We look forward to seeing you and hearing what's new in your life this year.