Scripture/Devotion Candles

I love having scripture in my decor here at
Hospitality Lane.

Perhaps it is because of a challenging time in my 

life right now that scripture has become 

like a lifeline.

I do want my heart to be renewed.

Love for people to be restored.

Broken relationships healed.

Life.

It's not easy.

But God is faithful.

Loving the difficult people.

Knowing that as great as Faith and Hope are

Love is even greater!

A wonderful gift for the Bride and Groom.

A reminder to come daily to our Creator.

He LOVES to hear from His creation.

Candles truly are home decor.

These candles have messages that 

make a difference.

I invite you to check them out in my Etsy shop.

You choose fragrance, color and wick type. 

Truly a custom candle. 

You build it.
I make it.

The Candle Jars Are Getting Face Lifts

 Since 2005 I've learned so much about presentation

and labeling.

I am sooo ashamed of those early labels.

Oh.my.

Kind of like looking back at the photography 

during the early years of my blog

Hospitality Lane.

Ugghhh.

Sometimes I am a bit overwhelmed when 

I wonder how my progress will appear to 

me in another five years.

Will I be just as embarrassed by this?

Probably.

But we have to do our best with 

the knowledge we have, right?

So....I'm showing you current and up to date

labels and sometimes the photos that 

I've taken to work with.

Loving photography has come in very handy.

Doesn't everybody like a little 

fruity spice?

No?

O.k.  You are right.

Not everyone.

But many do and so I carry

this delightful blend of citrus and clove.

The photo on this label was taken a few years

ago on a vacation to Williamsburg, Virginia.

I enjoy the memories that come with seeing 

this label. 

It was chosen for its complementary colors.

 No need for a label here....

The heart says it all.

Chocolate and Valentine's Hearts are

so perfect together.

For the Wildflowers label the photo inspiration

came from one of our days spent at Longwood Gardens.

I do love that place.

Can you find the flowers in the label?

This process takes a lot of time.

I mean with more than 70 fragrances I'll be busy

at this for a while.

But it is fun too.

Today I must figure out a label design for my 

Oceans Candle.

Whether I find something in my photo library

or find the need to take something has not yet 

been decided.

But...I must figure it out.

Because some Oceans candles must go out the door

before Thursday.

Bear with me in my Etsy Shop as I make 

these changes.

You may order something with one label

and receive an upgraded waterproof

label.

I'm caught in the middle.

Daffodils in a Jar

All of the freshness found here.....

in a very real scented candle.

Don't you just love how
the dreariness of Winter will be broken
up in a couple of months by the
brightness of Spring?

It's a perfect plan of an amazing Creator.

Reminding us that all things
become new in Him.

So much fun!

 This started as a custom order for a special repeat customer 

who I knew would appreciate the extra detail.

It has turned into a listing in my Etsy shop for 

anyone who also loves pretty things.

This listing allows you to choose from several fragrance and 

color options.

You can play too!!

Each tart is one half ounce of highly fragranced soy wax.

The tarts come six to a pack in two cellophane resealable bags

with a ribbon embellishment.

You can check out the listing

by clicking

this link.

Clean Candles and Easy Clean Up!

I am lazy.

When it comes to cleaning up after candle making.

For years I didn't know it was possible to have 

a candle that wasn't a disaster if it dripped.

I would never have considered making candles from paraffin

because of the mess involved in cleaning up after them.

But SOY?

Now that is a completely different story.

The other day I made a mess.

A real mess.

While I wasn't happy it wasn't a big deal.

Hot soapy water and the mess was gone.

Completely gone.

 

The secret is to let it cool,

scrape off the hardened wax

and then use Dawn (I LOVE Dawn)

 dish detergent and hot water.

Easy-peasy.

All because soy wax is a vegetable oil.

Now, many of you are familiar with candles 

that make a sooty mess when they burn.

Not only does it make a mess on the container

but it coats the walls and ceilings as well.

I'm not sure what it does to your lungs

but I'll not be risking it myself.

Now, take a peek at this candle 

after many, many hours of burn time.

Look.

No soot.

Yep!  Those are Twix in the candy jar.....

This is because it is a soy candle.

With a hemp wick.

Which I trim before I light...

most of the time.

You don't need to suffer with less than 

wonderful candles.

Try Good Neighbors Candles.

I've been making them since 2005.

They are good.

Really.

 

It Begins!

My busy candle season is kicking off about a month early this year.  Due to a fundraiser which began yesterday and a day long show at our local mall, I am deep into making and packaging candles.

Last night I bit the bullet and made the first of the hot chocolate candles.  

I'll be making soooo many of these between now and Christmas.  However, most that I make will be in red tin mugs.  For the mall show I am taking some green ones so that I don't run out of the red.  

Chelsea walked in the door after having been out shopping with a friend and asked straight away, "Are you making chocolate candles?".  It is a fragrance that is amazing and makes you wish there were brownies in the oven.  

Monkeying Around

A few fun baby shower favors 

I whipped up today. 

 I had a ton of fun 

making these goofy guys. 

 My customer is going to use them for 

the winners of her party games.

That's pretty clever.

She gets the benefit of really cute

favors but doesn't have to have one

for every person in attendance.

The tea lights are chocolate scented.

I wish I had some banana fragrance oil

on hand because that would have been 

so perfect.

 

I seriously hope she loves them when she comes

to get them this evening.