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Simple Ways to Create a Sustainable Home
Creating a sustainable home is much more than just a trend; it's a lifestyle choice that has lasting impacts on our planet. With climate...

Heather Magee
5 days ago3 min read


How to Get the Most Out of Your Candles
Candles are more than just a source of light; they create ambiance, provide soothing scents, and can enhance your mood and space. To...

Heather Magee
May 243 min read


Simple Ways to Live a Sustainable Lifestyle
Living sustainably is not just a trend but a necessity in our modern world. As our planet faces increasing challenges like climate change...

Heather Magee
May 144 min read


Why Beeswax is the Perfect Candle Material
Candle lovers have a variety of options when it comes to selecting wax for their favorite candles, but beeswax has emerged as the most...

Heather Magee
Apr 264 min read


Sustainable Choices for a Greener Home
In today's world, making sustainable choices at home is more crucial than ever. With climate change and environmental degradation...

Heather Magee
Apr 103 min read


Embracing Nature Through Unique Scents
In a fast-paced world, many of us crave a connection to nature. One of the most immersive ways to experience this is through scent....

Heather Magee
Mar 284 min read


Candle Super Fans: Behind the Scenes of Our Growth
Hello to all our candle super fans and new followers! It's been a couple of years since I last took the time to write a new post. I often...

Heather Magee
Mar 213 min read


Growing Pains
Well, 2 blog posts in one day. Yep! Not that I have extra time. I just have to let you know here things are around here. Materials and...

Heather Magee
Aug 25, 20231 min read


Pivot Points
It sounds a lot like "toast points" right?! Hi! it's me Heather. I've not blogged in a looooooong time! What's new around here these...

Heather Magee
Aug 25, 20231 min read


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...

Heather Magee
Apr 20, 20232 min read


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
Sep 23, 20222 min read


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
Jul 4, 20222 min read


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, 20221 min read


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
Jun 1, 20221 min read


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 27, 20222 min read


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 20, 20221 min read


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, 20222 min read


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 17, 20222 min read


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, 20221 min read


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 16, 20222 min read
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