FAQ

frequently asked questions

How do you ship?

Each candle is gift-wrapped and then wrapped in biodegradable peanuts made from potato & corn starch and bubble-wrap for protection. Best of all, it's not drowned in our branding, it's ready to gift for yourself or a friend right out of the box.
We ship USPS Priority Mail. It's important to us to support the United States Post Office that is currently struggling
Our packing peanuts are non-static and won't make you crazy! They can be dissolved in water, or thrown into your compost pile or garden, or they will break down naturally in your local landfill.
A sheet of bubble wrap around each candle is key to keeping the candles from breaking during transit. We use clean wrap and do not apply tape, so it's super easy for you to re-use for you own needs.
We can commit to pack and ship products a minimum of three days a week; but whenever possible we will process orders daily in order to get your order to you asap

What is your Return Policy?

We know it's hard to buy scented candles online...so until there's "scratch and sniff" on computer screens, we will happily refund a candle if the scent disappoints you. we will refund the cost of one product only; and we do ask for as much information as you're willing to give us about why the scent failed you - so that we can do better in the future! please note, we can only refund one candle per purchase within 30 days of the original purchase date.
- Please notify us within14 days of purchase if you are unhappy with the scent
- Please ship the product back to us within 30 days; contact us via email for shipping instructions.
We will fully refund products if they are broken during shipping. refunds include product purchase and shipping costs
We will replace products if they are tunneling during the burn and don't respond to tunneling trouble-shooting. In either scenario, please send us an email with an attached photo and we will replace broken or tunneling products.
If your candle wax "tunnels" when burned, please try troubleshooting the problem using the techniques described in our care section before requesting a return
Please also bear in mind the size of our candle. At 9 ounces it is the perfect size for an almost immediate scent-boost for kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. Our candles will fragrance larger areas after they have burned for 30+ minutes. please do not burn candles for more than 4 consecutive hours.

Do you sell at Retail or do Pop-up Shops?

Currently, we sell through Etsy only; as soon as we are in retailers we will post names and locations!

We do schedule Pop-Up Shops within a 50 mile radius of Sunol, CA. Pop-Up Shops offer many benefits:

product discounts not offered on this website or at retail
curated, quality non-candle products from around the world that are not offered on this website - e.g. fun themed soaps and other home decor items
beverages, snacks and a safe social distancing
email if you are interested a Pop-Up Shop

How do I care for my candle?

The first time you burn your candle, please burn it for roughly three hours for a full melt to all edges; this helps the candle to always burn evenly and prevents tunneling (if you do get tunneling, please see the trouble-shooting section)
Always trim your wick between burns
Please always burn your candle within sight and keep out of reach from children and pets
Make sure all packaging has been removed and never light or burn near anything flamable
Ensure your candle is on a temperature safe surface; never burn near drafts or vents
Do not burn for more than 4 hours at a time
To avoid overheating or soot, keep wick centered and trimmed to ¼’’ at all times
Do not burn more than 4 hours at a time
You can keep your candle clean and free of debris by replacing the jar lid after use
Discontinue burning when ¼’’ of wax remains
We encourage re-use of our jars as a vase or for storage of bits & bobs; you can remove any remaining wax from your candle by freezing the jar and then popping or scraping out the frozen wax remains

How do I trouble shoot any issues with how my candle is burning?

If you have an issue with your wax tunneling, please burn your candle 2-3 times and make sure each burn time is in increments of 3-4 hours; this will allow the wax to pool around the edges of the candle.
If the tunneling continues to happen, please email us and we will work to remedy the situation.
If you have having an issue with your wick or the candle will not stay lit, please wait until the wick is cool and then loosen the wick fibers by twisting the wick with your fingers and relight.

You mention there will be other interest products coming, what kind?

In summer of 2021 a candle for campers and one for lake-lovers was introduced to the shop, with more planned.

Do you sell outside the United States?