How to Freshen Up Your Home for Spring
Easy Spring Cleaning Tips After a long winter, spring cleaning is a great opportunity to clear out all the dust, get rid of some clutter, and freshen up your home. But besides wanting the place to look nice, you also want to make it smell clean and inviting, right? After all, your home can look […]
Non Toxic Candles
Candles Non Toxic Who doesn’t love a good candle and the power of a single (or multiple!) flame?Candles have been a staple of homes for centuries, providing warmth, light, and ambiance. Today, candles can bring all of those into your home while also transforming your space through aroma. However, it’s important to note that not […]
9 Ways for Women to Empower Women
How to Empower Women Women supporting other women is a powerful force that has the potential to create positive change in the world. Here at Scented Designs, I can say with 100% certainty that we would not be where we are as a small business if not for the way we’ve been empowered by other […]
7 Reasons Men Love Candles
When we think of candles, we often think first (or exclusively) of women. Candles have long been associated with women, especially when it comes to gifting and self-care. This stereotype is based on the idea that women are more likely to appreciate the aesthetic and therapeutic benefits of candles, while men are seen as more […]
Why Do We Blow Out Birthday Candles?
When I was turning 11, my birthday cake was comprised of 11 chocolate eclairs, laid end to end across the dining room table in the shape of an 11. One birthday candle was placed in each eclair. While this may sound like a cute and clever idea, when I went to blow out the candles at […]
Make a Wish! It’s a Birthday Cake Candle You Can Blow Out Again and Again
Happy Birthday Candle Make a Wish! Every time you blow out this adorable Birthday Cake Candle with Sprinkles, you can continue to celebrate the birthday girl or birthday boy. Hello, everyone, and welcome to Scented Designs Candle Co.! We are a woman-owned candle company in California and we can’t wait to tell you about one of […]
Why is Smell Connected to Memory?
Did you know that of your 5 senses, the sense of smell has the strongest connection to memory? That scents can trigger memories? And there’s even a term for when a smell reminds you of something (scent memory!)? Perhaps you’ve experienced this phenomenon before – you’ll smell something and it’ll immediately take you back to […]
Are Soy Candles Better?
If you find yourself wondering if soy candles are better than other candles out there, the short answer is “Yes.” Sure, we may be biased since we make soy wax candles, but – trust us – we did our research before learning how to make soy candles and beginning our handmade soy candle business based […]
Can You Take Soy Candles on a Plane?
Can You Take Soy Candles on a Plane? As the holidays approach, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas gifts for your family and friends (and, hey, maybe something for yourself thrown in there, too). Kudos for considering American-handmade soy candles because they make great gifts that are eco-friendly, vegan, and can be enjoyed by […]
5 Fall Decorating Tips for Young Professionals: Cozy Homes, Warm Hearts
Fall Soy Candles Fall Decorating Tips for Young Professionals: Cozy Homes, Warm Hearts As the crisp autumn air settles in, the allure of fall’s embrace becomes irresistible. It’s that time of year when the air turns crisp, leaves change into vibrant hues, and the aroma of cinnamon and pumpkin spice fills the atmosphere. Fall is a […]