One year ago I shipped out my first Candles By Stephen design, and those candles were shades of blue and white. Knowing that I wanted to do another variation of the blue and white for this January, I began to think about what January meant to me.
Naturally one thinks of snow, ice, winter weather. But these things have been the last things on my mind since we had hardly any snow to speak of. So I reminded myself of one year ago, when I was making these candles. I made that first shipment and left for vacation to Fenwick Island with Matt and Buddha. The beach in the winter inspired me quite a bit. You might recall that it was a photograph that I took while there that inspired August's design, the ever popular Beach Candle.
So my January candle is in a way a tribute to the winter ocean's colors and scents.
Deeper in color on the bottom, to lighter on top. The fragrances used are a blend of several winter scents( New Fallen Snow, Frost covered berries) and beach scents (Beach walk, Ocean water), culminating in a very wintery water scent.
These candles are available only for a limited time of the remainder of January (about one week) and are available only while supplies last.




The Star Pillar - ($10.00) - This candle measures 4&1/2 inches tall and is 3&3/4 inches wide. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.

















The Oval Pillar - ($8.75) - This candle measures 4 inches tall. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.



















The Votives (6 Votives = $10.00) These candles measure 2 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide. These candles burn for about 3 hours by themselves, and about 7 hours in a glass votive jar.

6 Tarts or Floating Candles = $10.00

PACKAGES
1 Star Pillar with 2 Votives = $13.50
1 Oval Pillar with 2 Votives = $12.25
Deluxe Basket, with 1 Star Pillar, 1 Oval Pillar and 6 Votives = $24.75



E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO CANDLESBYSTEPHEN@YAHOO.CO

December conjures up many memories in my mind. As a child growing up in Pennsylvania,
we would frequently miss school in December as the snow would obscure roads for days on
end. These were always the most magical of times. My brothers and I would take out our
sleds and spend hours sledding downs the hills of our neighborhood, making snowmen,
having the obligatory snowball fight, and then coming inside to thaw out in front of our fireplace
with some hot chocolate.
The sights of my childhood yard transformed by snow have always stuck in my memory. The
plentiful pine trees sagged shouldering the weight of their white blanket of winter. And the other
thing that always comes to mind - the silence. While standing outside in a yard that was absolutely
full of snow, there is barely a sound.
Inside, holiday scents of ginger and spice would drift around, making my stomach rumble ever so
slightly after an afternoon of sledding and running around with my brothers. These were truly the best
of times. The holidays seem to bring the best out in us, and we in turn bring the best out of the holidays.
That is what I have tried to do with the December candles. These candles feature 3 colors, a light green,
a cranberry red, and an icy white. Snowflake oil is then added to give the candle a frosted look. The
fragrances are Winter Pine, Mistletoe, New Fallen Snow, Frost Covered Berries, Gingerbread and Spice.
From my home to yours, I wish you the very happiest of holidays, and a safe and Happy New Year!

PRICING














The Star Pillar - ($10.00) - This candle measures 4&1/2 inches tall and is 3&3/4 inches wide. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.


















The Oval Pillar - ($8.75) - This candle measures 4 inches tall. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.



















The Votives (6 Votives = $10.00) These candles measure 2 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide. These candles burn for about 3 hours by themselves, and about 7 hours in a glass votive jar.

6 Tarts or Floating Candles = $10.00

PACKAGES
1 Star Pillar with 2 Votives = $13.50
1 Oval Pillar with 2 Votives = $12.25
Deluxe Basket, with 1 Star Pillar, 1 Oval Pillar and 6 Votives = $24.75



E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO CANDLESBYSTEPHEN@YAHOO.COM
Posted by STEPHEN GREGORY SMITH at 6:05 PM

DECEMBER CANDLE PREVIEW

The December candle takes on the traditional hues of red, green and white but in softer hues. Snowflake oil is then added to give the candle a frosted look. The fragrances are Winter Pine, Mistletoe, New Fallen Snow, Frost Covered Berries, Gingerbread and Spice. These candles make perfect gifts for the holidays and can be ordered now. Email your order to candlesbystephen@yahoo.com

NOVEMBER

The two seasons in which nature shows her most plentiful colors are always Spring and Fall. As perennials and spring bulbs emerge from the ground, their purple, yellows and whites emerge as trees bud up, promising leaves to come. As Summer passes and Fall settles in, the leaves reflect the change. The colors that were once green and vibrant change to bright and day glow yellows, oranges, deep reds, and eventually to brown. The cycle completes itself as Winter moves in and we wait for Spring to come again.
Growing up in Pennsylvania, the leaves would always hit their peak in October, but since I have lived in Virginia I have seen this change happen more in November. As I walk my dog around our neighborhood, I often take my camera, snapping shots of the gorgeous foliage in it's festive display. In the past weeks I have looked at these photos and used them as inspiration for the November candles.
Like leaves themselves, these candles are all different and unique. They go from brown at the base to oranges, reds and yellows. The scents are November Leaves and Pumpkin Brittle.
They make the perfect dinner table companions to your Thanksgiving dinner table. So give thanks, enjoy the leaves as they fall around you, and celebrate this passing of the season with November's Candle by Stephen design.


PRICING














The Star Pillar - ($10.00) - This candle measures 4&1/2 inches tall and is 3&3/4 inches wide. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.


















The Oval Pillar - ($8.75) - This candle measures 4 inches tall. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.


















The Votives (6 Votives = $10.00) These candles measure 2 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide. These candles burn for about 3 hours by themselves, and about 7 hours in a glass votive jar.

6 Tarts or Floating Candles = $10.00

PACKAGES
1 Star Pillar with 2 Votives = $13.50
1 Oval Pillar with 2 Votives = $12.25
Deluxe Basket, with 1 Star Pillar, 1 Oval Pillar and 6 Votives = $24.75



E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO CANDLESBYSTEPHEN@YAHOO.COM

OCTOBER

October is one of my favorite months. The harvest time starts with that change of air that was first only a hint in September now taking hold of the nights. The nights are darker and the leaves are ablaze with color. Jack O' Lanterns grin out from porches in the evenings. Corn stalks are bunched together and posted on either sides of gates and doors. The smell of leaves and wind fall apples throws a rich
and musky scent into the air. And on those nights as the wind whistles through the trees and you light the first fire of the year, October's candle design will be a welcome companion by your side.
It features a primarily black body, with just a hint of orange striping through. The scents are Night Woods, Pumpkin Spice and Autumn Walk. They also make a welcome light for any Jack O' Lantern!
Haunt your home this Halloween with October Candles by Stephen!
Happy Halloween!!

- Stephen Gregory Smith

PRICING


The Star Pillar - ($10.00) - This candle measures 4&1/2 inches tall and is 3&3/4 inches wide. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.
















The Oval Pillar - ($8.75) - This candle measures 4 inches tall. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.


















The Votives (6 Votives = $10.00) These candles measure 2 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide. These candles burn for about 3 hours by themselves, and about 7 hours in a glass votive jar.

6 Tarts or Floating Candles = $10.00















PACKAGES
1 Star Pillar with 2 Votives = $13.50
1 Oval Pillar with 2 Votives = $12.25
Deluxe Basket, with 1 Star Pillar, 1 Oval Pillar and 6 Votives = $24.75






E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO CANDLESBYSTEPHEN@YAHOO.COM

September is a cool color month in my memories of it. Where I grew up in Western Pennsylvania, it was a time when the air started to grow that first chill of Fall in the evenings. A month where campfires and bonfires light evening gatherings as a means of warmth and illumination on the cooling nights.
September is also classy. It is back to school for many. It is time to break out the Fall clothes. It is remembering sweaters that you forgot that you even had from last year.
September's CBS design features a moody purple base scented by "Campfire", topped with a swipe of a pale foggy blue that is scented by "Midnight Blue", and culminates in a blackish cap scented by "Night".
The combination of scents are very dark and pleasing. The look is classy, serene and gorgeous...everything my memories of September are.


PRICING
























The Star Pillar - ($10.00) - This candle measures 4&1/2 inches tall and is 3&3/4 inches wide. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.





























The Oval Pillar - ($8.75) - This candle measures 4 inches tall. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.




























The Votives (6 Votives = $10.00) These candles measure 2 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide. These candles burn for about 3 hours by themselves, and about 7 hours in a glass votive jar.

6 Tarts or Floating Candles = $10.00

PACKAGES
1 Star Pillar with 2 Votives = $13.50
1 Oval Pillar with 2 Votives = $12.25
Deluxe Basket, with 1 Star Pillar, 1 Oval Pillar and 6 Votives = $24.75























E-MAIL YOUR ORDER TO CANDLESBYSTEPHEN@YAHOO.COM

Due to popular demand and inquiry, my August design and scent will be the special design that I did back in the Spring, The beach themed candle. For those of you who don't recall, I took a picture of the beach while vacationing there this past winter, then crafted a candle design to match the picture exactly. The scents in the candle are Sun and Sand, Ocean Water, Ocean Breeze, and Midnight Beach. When you look at the candle, you glimpse what looks like an actual photo of the beach. I thought that this design was appropriate to the month of August, when everyone crams in one last beach trip before September begins and everyone goes back to school.
So bring the beach into your home for the last month of the summer by ordering your candles today at CANDLES BY STEPHEN.
The pricing has changed for candle orders, effective with the August candle orders.
I hate to raise prices, but along with everything else, the prices of my supplies have gone up in the past 5 months, and it is simply not cost effective for me to keep the candles at the old prices. Also, July will be the last month that you will be able to purchase a one year candle subscription. Effective August 1st, no more subscriptions will be sold. Current subscribers will be able to finish out their current subscriptions, and the price hike will not be reflected in either their current subscriptions, nor any others ordered before August 1st. I regret cancelling the subscription packages, but again, cost effectiveness is forcing my hand. So after August 1st, you may only order single orders or my package orders for the month.

NEW PRICING IS AS FOLLOWS:
PRICING
The Star Pillar - ($10.00) - This candle measures 4&1/2 inches tall and is 3&3/4 inches wide. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.




The Oval Pillar - ($8.75) - This candle measures 4 inches tall. This candle burns for over 40 hours, but we recommend that it remain lit for only 2-3 hour increments at one time.

The Votives (6 Votives = $10.00) These candles measure 2 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide. These candles burn for about 3 hours by themselves, and about 7 hours in a glass votive jar.

6 Tarts or Floating Candles = $10.00

PACKAGES
1 Star Pillar with 2 Votives = $13.50
1 Oval Pillar with 2 Votives = $12.25
Deluxe Basket, with 1 Star Pillar, 1 Oval Pillar and 6 Votives = $24.75

That being said, pre-orders for individual AUGUST BEACH CANDLES begins today, so pre-order them at the new prices above at the CANDLE website. Also, the July Candles are still available at the former prices.
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