New Retail Display

Once we had more than a few formulas, it made sense to develop an easier way to sample the fragrances (other than opening every package)when you're in the store. We considered candle tins, which we've been using as wholesale samples - but we felt that they didn't match the aesthetic of the brand. With all the essential oil bottles that we store at the factory, we've organized everything into an apothecary-style cabinet. We've decided to replicate that feel in our retail display. Now our fragrance testers are in small jars (with twist-off lids), organized in a vintage apothecary-style cabinet. Hopefully it's just what the doctor ordered!

JUMBLE - TOKYO

Our friends at SEED in Japan brought 19Candles to the Jumble show in Tokyo last week. From the look of the product/exhibitor list, we were in good company! Check it out here

Body Emollient

We've been hard at work over the last few months developing our body care line, and we finally have two new products to share. Both use a combination of organic Argan (moroccan) oil and organic Shea butter, known for their conditioning/moisturizing properties. We use our proprietary essential oil blends (found in our candles) to enhance our body care products. We've chosen a citrus infusion (#2) and a forest infusion (#10) for these body emollients. The unique water-free process allows us to avoid adding skin-irritating preservatives, for a truly pure skin care experience. Here in the factory we use these emollients after bath or shower to seal in moisture and further soften the skin. Check them out here

Canyon Roast - New Formula!

Everyone has been clamoring for a "food' fragrance, and I finally started experimenting with Arabica bean essential oil. After combining various oils with it, I came to the conclusion that the only complimentary fragrance that helped evoke the "coffee house" experience was vanilla. Now I swore I'd never make a vanilla candle, so I guess I'm going back on that now, but it only has a tiny bit. Anyway, after much experimenting, here it is - enjoy!

El Ay Made

I was contacted by Ali and Amelia from El Ay Made, an LA lifestyle blog - they were interested in the local inspiration/story of the 19candles business. I liked their writing style, so I invited them to check out the factory in Topanga and get the "inside story". If you're living in LA (or just visiting), you owe it to yourself to subscribe to this unique resource. Read the article here: Check it out

Osaka, Japan

Just received a good size retail order from Osaka today - apparently natural candles from Topanga, CA can appeal to the Japanese audience (who knew?). Maybe a road trip to Japan is in order - big surf scene in Japan. Here are some useful phrases I'll have to learn if I ever get in the water there:

NAMI = WAVE

GUCHAGUCHA = CHOPPY WAVES

OBA HEAD = OVERHEAD

SUMEIMASEN = EXCUSE ME

DOZO = AFTER YOU

ASHITA DOCO-GA EE-NAMI? = WHERE IS IT GOING TO BE GOOD TOMORROW?

Fernwood Pacific - New Formula!

Back in June I received a request from a retailer for a more "fresh" fragrance. I knew I wanted to base the scent on basil essential oil, but coming up with the right combination of other oils was the hard part. After three months of experimentation, I finally had the right combination of fresh and woodsy I was looking for. Of course, it took too long for the person who originally made the request, but you can still benefit from the effort. Enjoy!