Candles have personalities...I swear!
Okay, so, every now and then, there is a candle that's a problem child. Being the "wood wicked" candle company, it's no surprise. Wood...
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Heather Magee
- Sep 23, 2022
- 2 min
Wax on the Sides of your Candle Jar? Totally normal!
With Coconut Apricot candles, there is a little temperament that comes along with burning this type of wax in any container. Although...
Heather Magee
- Jul 4, 2022
- 2 min
The Market
What's my influence for creating "The Market" collection in a Wilderness Inspired Candle company? Honestly, I have an obsession with so...
Heather Magee
- Jun 1, 2022
- 1 min
The Wolf Pack
Ely, Minnesota is the home of the International Wolf Center. We can't help but to be involved in all things WOLF! This is also the...
Heather Magee
- Jun 1, 2022
- 1 min
The Loon Call
Second in our Wilderness Inspired Candles LOON CALL If you are not familiar with the upper midwest and Minnesota, our state bird is the...
Heather Magee
- May 27, 2022
- 2 min
Cedar
Cedar is the "mascot" of woody notes. Cedar is native to North Africa and the Middle East. Since the 19th century, it has been planted in...
Heather Magee
- May 20, 2022
- 1 min
Musk, what is that?
The peculiar scent listed in candles, perfumes and sprays. MUSK What in the world is it. Cliff notes: When you see "musk" as a noted...
Heather Magee
- May 17, 2022
- 2 min
It's Irish o'clock somewhere, right?
Ahhh, the long history of the malty, bright whiskey is long and historic! Where do I start. It's spot on. It's nostalgic. Aromatic. It's...
Heather Magee
- May 17, 2022
- 2 min
Coffee Fragranced Candles or should I say obsession?
Maple Latte, have you ever tried that coffee concoction? These days we have endless choices when ordering coffee. Half...
Heather Magee
- May 16, 2022
- 1 min
The Stables
I have no doubt you are wondering where in the world did I come up with this fragrance. It's a discovery of love. Nothing pleases my...
Heather Magee
- May 16, 2022
- 2 min
Bergamot, It's in more than you think!
What a great fragrance! Not only for candles, but great as a balancing note in perfumes and baking! I can't say that I have seen a...
Heather Magee
- May 12, 2022
- 1 min
Turkish Hazelnut Latte
What is Turkish Coffee? Turkish coffee is a rich, thick, and delightful drink to be enjoyed slowly with good company. It is brewed in a...
Heather Magee
- May 10, 2022
- 2 min
The Record Store
If you happened to have grown up in the time of Record Stores... Then, you know that smell! Not the smell of the store at the mall. The...
Heather Magee
- May 9, 2022
- 1 min
The Cathedral Candle
Is this a religious candle? If you want it to be. Is it for people who only believe in God. No. It's for those people who enjoy the...
Heather Magee
- May 9, 2022
- 1 min
Maple Smoked Bourbon Candle
The actual cocktail has taken the restaurant world by storm and by it's theatrics! It so much fun to watch people order and be presented...
Heather Magee
- May 2, 2022