A fun little tid bit....The new season of Portlandia is coming up soon and Vance Family Soy Candles were used on the set!  I also had the...

How exciting it is to see my candles on other websites, in catalogs  and in stores!  Even more exciting is the fact that people are...

I am very pleased to say that I now have pillar votives available!  They are so much fun to make and, since they don't come in a...

Sandalwood essential oil soy candles are now available!  I have had so many requests for sandalwood (which I had shunned away from due to...

NEW PRODUCT Trial SALE!!  We now have flameless candles!  Just place your highly scented (with essential oils and botanicals) soy,...

I am excited!  Come see my new product line at the Seattle Gift Show, August 13-16.  Try my Skin Cafe' coffee body butters and...

So, I was at a local natural store and saw, what looked great, body butters.  The front labels said,"phalate-free, toxin free, petroleum...

Being a candle maker, I am often checking out competition and one thing really drives me bonkers (well, not bonkers, but it bothers...

OH, you are going to flip for my new, handcrafted, pottery containers!  Raine or Shine Pottery (yes, it is spelled correctly) of...

Don't forget!  Tomorrow is First Friday @ Milepost 5!!  Come enjoy the festivities as artists throughout the complex open up their...

So, at my store's Grand Opening the Mayor, Sam Adams, came in and said, "This is the best smelling store in Portland!".  Well, he is...

Wanted to let everyone know to check back soon for my new WICKLESS massage candles and Aromatherapy Candles.  You just place the elegant,...

I am jazzed!  Now you can buy my highly sought after candles at my little boutique in Milepost 5.  Located just N. of Glisan on NE 82nd...

Every once in a while, I forget how truly allergic I am to synthetic fragrance.  After living for so many years not being able to be...

Now you can find my organic fragrance candles at Aster & Bee in Portland, OR!  Plus, don't forget to check out my Grand Opening of JUST...

Now you can find your favorite Vance Family Soy Candles at Snoqualmie Casino, The Pacific Northwest Shop in Tacoma, WA and The Gourmets...

Well, I've changed up my labels 6 times this year and this time I think I finally got it right!  I am very happy with these.  They are...

Crazy busy getting ready for the Seattle Gift Show!  Greatly looking forward to it!  Hope to see you there!

So, I've done it.  Enough people have said they want a shop in Clark County and I found a good starter location that I can afford.  It's...

I am so excited!  My sister Jen and I are opening a shop at Milepost 5 in Portland!  It is an answer to prayer and I am very excited to...