The Homestead

Everything we carry from Swan Creek Candle Co. — Timeless Jars, Drizzle Melts, and the seasonal limited editions — plus honest recommendations on where to start, from a candle shop...

"Is home fragrance safe around pets?" is really four questions — flames, concentrated oils, airborne particles, and chewing — with different answers. The honest map for cats, dogs, and birds,...

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The honest answer: a season of fragrance — often longer — and then the vessel is still decor. What affects how long a scented vessel lasts, how the fragrance settles...

A scented vessel is solid, hand-poured scented wax — no jar, no wick, no flame. The object itself is the fragrance. Here's how it works, how strong it is (an...

Bayberry candles, also known as 'myrtle wax' candles, have been a part of many households for centuries. Dating back to Puritan New England in the 17th century, bayberry candles were...

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A Bobeche is a ring that goes around the base of a candle in order to catch wax dripping. Bobeches are usually made of glass, but in some cases other...