Shop Local – Handcrafted Candles

If a beautifully scented candle is on your gift-giving list this year, then be sure to check out these local candlemakers.  Each of these companies ship or will arrange for curbside pick-up if you prefer.

Hometown Candle Company, Arlington

Celebrate a sense of place with a candle that reminds you of your hometown. Available in a variety of perfume grade fragrances, each candle is named after a town of your choice. You can choose a different one for everyone in your family and friend circle. $16.95

Malicious Woman Candle Co. Snohomish

These highly scented, highly snarky candles are hand-poured in Snohomish, WA in small batches with a wicked sense of humor. The unique labels, defined by their humorous sass, will create an experience for the receiver and guarantee the giver wins the invisible gift giving contest we all know exists, but don’t talk about. $9 – $18.

Little Barn Candle Company, Snohomish

Amanda Smith and Devon Blackburn hand-pour each deliciously scented soy candle in Snohomish, WA. The Little Barn Candle Company creates their adorable line using no dyes or paraffin – so the candles burn cleanly and at a cooler temperature for a longer lasting candle. 8oz $14 or 16oz $22

Spirited Ambiance, Snohomish

Rhonda Watts began her upcycled candle company repurposing thousands of empty wine, beer, cider, and juice bottles. Over 150 fragrances are available and she takes custom orders too. $22

, Monroe

Fraser Fir, Cranberry Woods, Apples & Maple Bourbon and Gingersnap Macaroons are just some of Vitality Scents popular fragrances offered this season. Made with all natural, USA grown soybeans and only high quality, non-toxic fragrances, help to to capture candle make Emily Johnson’s seasonally rotating scents.

Thank you for shopping local – and if I missed a favorite local candle maker you just adore – please let me know in the comment box below.

~Wendy