OKAY I tired… really I did but that holiday; you know the one with all the hearts and cherubs and sappy sonnets? Now don’t get me wrong I’m all for love and am happy to report that I am still very much in love with my partner; and I’m not afraid to express it. So I tried to embrace it so please forgive me for my lack of inspiration for my Valentines candles this year. As always I will make the heart palm wax candles which are very impressive in their size. The double heart in lavender blue scented with French Lavender and the hulking 4 pound pink heart in wild cherry fragrance.
Last Friday I met with Farmers Market Manager Keith Farley whom also happens to be a very talented photographer. We met at his studio to take some valentines photos and lucky for me he was able to turn my lack on inspiration into a collection of excellent shots! One of my favorite candles this time of year is No. 32 Enchantment. An exotic combination of Casablanca Lily and Amber that's so warm, it wraps around you like a soft cashmere blanket. It’s the perfect way to bewitch someone ;-)
Last Sunday (17th) at market was a rather unfortunate day; yes it’s not always fluffy clouds and rainbows. The morning started out great, the rain had stopped and I got to see my good friend Gena. It was completely dead so I greatly enjoyed the distraction that my friend provided as I hadn’t had a single interested party stop by my booth. A little after 10:30; my friend had departed and the rain started to fall with freakish and random straight winds causing the market canopies to trot around on the street like nervous wild horses.
Unfortunately for me my wild horse (market canopy) got away from me and toppled over. In the process of blowing over it took out one of my large tables sending candles, 40lb tubs and broken glass flying everywhere. It was absolutely awful and the strength of that wind was so incredible had I been holding on with both hands it would have looked like a scene from Mary Poppins. The good news was that my canopy toppled over into a vacant spot and no one’s person or property was injured. Further evidence that one’s complacency can lead to catastrophe; a much needed wakeup call.
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