Namaste: How We Made Our Own Candle Label (and You Can Too)
Painted, scanned and printed: how we designed our own candle label for a fresh new-year candle, and how you can make yours.
Makers Talk: Birgu Candles
Makers Talk is our new monthly series where candle makers tell us, in their own words, what it's really like to run their business. The wins, the surprises and the...
From Kitchen Counter to Comic-Con: The Story of Moth & Magpie
We absolutely love the name of your brand. Can you tell us the meaning and story behind it? So I originally started up the business with my friend and at...
How Guillaume Built Ma Lumière from Scratch
My name is Guillaume, which is the French version of William. I'm from France originally, but I've been living in Manchester for the past 15 years now, and I started...
From Spare Bedroom to Storefront: The Story of Muir & Me
What does it take to turn a passion project into a thriving retail business in just one year? For Mark, co-founder and director of Muir and Me, the answer is...
How to Scale Your Handmade Candle Business
There comes a point in every candle maker's journey where the kitchen table isn't big enough any more. Orders are growing, your brand is gaining traction, and the question shifts...
Expand Your Range, Grow Your Revenue: A Practical Guide to Building Your Home Fragrance Business
Build your fragrance identity Think about the brands you admire. If you love the scented candles from Diptyque, Le Labo, Nest, or Overose, spend some time studying their fragrance families....