Box of 12 Votives. The price shown is regular retail price, but I do offer wholesale discounts for retail shops who sell our candles in their store. Email me for details sherryscottauthor@gmail.com.

Fragrance: Blackberry Blossom, Lily of the Valley, Honeysuckle.

Imagine you are by yourself, and you walk upon a field of wildflowers. And you stand in awe and wonder at their beauty and marvel at their happiness. They bloom regardless of whether anyone is there to see them or not. They bloom without human hands ever having tended them. Their beauty does not depend on human eyes to appreciate them. Their worth does not depend on someone else's estimation of their usefulness. Their happiness does not depend on anyone else's presence.

And you realize it almost seems as if you are intruding on their very private lives. That you have perhaps walked in on a party you were not invited to. As if you have entered a room where there was conversation beyond your comprehension that suddenly falls silent as all eyes look toward you, the newcomer. 

The wildflowers have been having their silent celebration every year for ages, before your ancestors were even born. They live every day to its fullest, in joyous celebration and praise of their Creator. They understand better than we do the sheer miraculousness of life and time. They are here but for a short time, then they are gone. So they make every moment count.

They understand far better than we do how wonderful it is just to "be", regardless of the weather, regardless of storms or drought. They take each day as it comes. It makes no difference if anyone ever sees them or not. Because they are doing what they were born to do, what they are supposed to be doing, just by growing where God planted them. They are not influenced by anyone's opinion, world events, jealousy, or hatred. The ugliness of this world does not touch them. 

They are free, as God intended. And they commune with Him daily, dancing in the wind that blows, basking in the sunshine, and sleeping at night by the light of the stars. They hear Him and see Him every day. They know He is everywhere. But there, in their solitude, it is quiet enough to hear Him. Maybe God created the wildflowers for His own enjoyment and appreciation. 

And as you look on, you wish you could be a wildflower. Maybe you are. You begin to realize that we are more like the wildflowers than you realized, and that we should ever endeavor to be so. For we also, are beautiful and are here but a short time and depend on our Creator for all of our needs.

If you spend long enough in the company of wildflowers, you will learn many things. And you will find that you were actually in the presence of God. 

About my candles:

Burn time: Approximately 8 hours, most likely longer. I recommend burning no more than 1 hour at a time.

Candle is made with my own special blend of paraffin and soy waxes. There are many types of paraffins as well as soys, and I have been making candles for four years and have tried many different types and combinations of waxes. This is my own secret combination that I prefer above all others. Paraffin is hard, and has a higher burning temperature than soy. This means that a paraffin-only candle will burn slowly, and the wax may pool and drown the wick out or make your candle burn unevenly. A soy-only candle will burn quickly because the wax is so soft. It is also very difficult to de-mold soy-only candles from molds. The paraffin wax I use has a high melting temperature, and the soy adds a creaminess for smoother melting and wax flow. So you get the best of both worlds with my candles. 

I use wax-coated zinc core wicks, which burn cleaner and longer than other types of wicks. The zinc core causes the flame to burn cooler, which makes your candle last longer, and it is ideal for waxes that have a lower melting point. Your flame won’t go crazy and make the glass too hot, which can cause potential breaks. It also has added rigidity to make it stand up straight. With some other wicks, if the candle melts too fast and you have a lot of melted wax in your votive cup, the wick can lean or slump, which can cause the glass to get too hot and break.  If the wick is too large, the candle will burn too quickly, If the wick is too small, it will burn too slow and not melt all the way to the edge, causing the wick to drown out. Plain cotton wicks burn too hot and too fast, which sometimes can make a candle go out because the wick gets much too short to continue burning. 

About my candle fragrances: I have been blending essential oils for over eleven years, and all of my candle fragrances are my own unique creation. I do not use pre-blended fragrance oils, and I use only the highest quality essential oils in my blends. I have tried many brands over the years, and not all essential oils are created equal. Almost like music, fragrance can trigger emotions, memories, and take us to another place and time. It can help us with clarity, courage, and calmness. Our sense of smell is almost as important as our other senses of sight, hearing, and taste. I have a very sensitive nose, and I feel that creating fragrance is an art form, and I hope my God-given talents and creativity will help transport you to a place of beauty, hope, love, and peace where you feel that anything is possible. 

*Never leave a burning candle unattended. Burn only in a safe place on a stable surface, away from curtains, drafts, pets, or children. Mind the surface on which you set your glass candle holder, as the glass can potentially get extremely hot. If the glass is hot, so is the surface/furniture underneath. Safety first, and always use common sense and an abundance of caution when burning candles. 

Tip: add a splash of water (a water bottle cap full, approximately) to the bottom of your votive holder before placing candle in holder. If the water goes beyond halfway up the outside of the candle, it's too much. But adding a little water makes for a cleaner disposal of candle remnants upon completion, with less cleaning needed for your candle holder. It is best to let your candle burn for at least 1-2 hours before extinguishing. otherwise, if the wax has not had a chance to melt all the way to the edge, it may gutter upon relighting. If your flame becomes too tall, blow out your candle and trim your wick before relighting. (Your wick has already been trimmed to the appropriate length when I make the candle, and it will be ready to light when you get it home.)

Note: My candles are produced in small batches for the best quality. They are not mass-produced and will not all look exactly alike. They are highly fragranced, containing a generous amount of my essential oil blends. They are hand-poured, and as such variations or slight differences in appearance / color are naturally bound to occur. Each one comes shrink-wrapped, which protects your candle as well as preserves the beauty and fragrance of the candle.

Legal Disclaimer: I am not responsible for how responsible you are in burning your candle or where / how you choose to use it and claim no liability for any damage or injury. A warning label is placed on the bottom of each candle. Remove the label before burning.

All product label artwork, written content, and intellectual property are Copyright Sherry Scott and may not be duplicated or reproduced in any way without written permission.