Being in nature brings me peace like no other. I came from the earth so it only stands to reason that I can feel and hear creation while...

Welcome back! Thank you for following my story! Now where were we? Ah, yes, in a strike of serendipity, I received just enough money from...

If you're reading this you probably know WHY I started Vance Family Soy Candles (I desperately needed income to support myself & 3 sons...

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To quote Led Zeppelin.......It's been a long time, been a long time, been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time.  Yes it has!  Sing...

Take a journey with your nose through the USA!  I'm creating, based upon my own, personal travels, a series of candles that takes you on...

Planning a wedding or special occassion?   Check out our custom candles for weddings & events!  People love these adorable candles...

Enjoyed our time at the Better Living Show this weekend -

I am having so much fun making my American Scent Trip candles!  I've lived, or visited, almost every state in the USA and am now creating...

Ever wonder why your soy candle looks like it has frosting on the top?  What about the bubble on the sides of the glass?  What about all...

I've just got to share this because I am so honored!  At the Portland Mayor's going away extravaganza, with thousands in the audience and...

As I was making one of my favorite foods with my children- Thai salad rolls with fresh mint & carrots from the garden along with rice...

Ugh.  I saw some candles today that clearly stated, " pure essential oils in  soy wax" that was labeled as an aromatherapy candle and had...

I am excited to announce that Isabella Catalog ( www.isabellacatalog.com) will be selling my Strawberry Lemonade candles!  This candle is...

Thank you, California, for a warm welcome to the California Gift Show!  I was in the LA Mart/Beckman's West division and the response was...

My wonderful wholesale clients!  I will be at the California Gift Show January 20-23!  Come and smell my candles in person and choose...

They're back!  Customers were going nuts awaiting the return of my massage candles and I am happy to say, they are back!  I had decided...

Thanks to product placement in season 2 of Portlandia, I was honored to be able to attend the premier last night.  It was fun to see my...

I just found out that the wonderful woman, Jackie, with brain cancer ,    that I have been colaberating a fundraiser with Chinaberry...

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