The Journal

Notes from the studio.

Slow reads on candle care, the craft of small-batch pouring, and life around the workshop in Cypress, Texas.

Care · 4 min read

Three small habits — trim the wick, burn the full pool, store cool — that turn a 50-hour candle into a 70-hour one.

Craft · 4 min read

A short, honest explanation of the difference between soy and paraffin wax — and why we made the switch in 2018.

Living · 4 min read

How to combine a candle, a diffuser, and a room spray without giving everyone a headache. Plus three of our favorite combinations.

Gifting · 4 min read

What to give your sister-in-law, your kid's teacher, your boss, and the friend who has everything.

Local · 4 min read

We pop up at the Cypress Top Historic Park market on the second Saturday of every month from October to May. Here's what to expect.