“I just learned (to make candles) with the kit from Michaels,” candle-maven Kristen Pumphrey casually said on our Zoom call, making it sound somewhat attainable, if not effortless, to create one of ...

In 2017, Torrie and Anjannette "Aj" Dreier decided to give a specific gift to the guests at their wedding in the Sunsphere: candles. They researched and tested the process throughout the summer until ...

I used to preserve my "fancy candles" for a special occasion or guests, but as I've realized how scent can transform my space and my mood, I love filling my home with candles. The right scent can make ...

If you consider yourself a “candle person,” you don’t need to look long to find a local maker. We did our research and discovered more than 15 St. Louis-based companies that make candles—in a range of ...