The “Why” Behind the Flame
Everything I create in the Woodshed starts with a reason.
Every collection begins with an idea, a feeling, a memory, or a lesson worth carrying forward.
Before there was a fragrance... there was a story.
These are some of the stories behind the flame.
🕯️ Personal Intention Candle
I created this candle for one simple reason… to celebrate people.
Not in a general way… but in a way that feels personal… meaningful… and real.
Some of the most powerful moments in life are when we take the time to show someone…
“I see you. I appreciate you. You matter.”
This candle was built around that idea, AND It’s something we create together.
You bring the intention… the meaning… the reason behind it…
And I craft a candle to carry that message forward.
Because sometimes the best gift you can give…
is letting someone know how much they mean to you.
🌕 Dancin’ in the Moonlight
Created to celebrate something I’ve always felt… the energy of a full moon.
There’s just something about it.
The light… the stillness… the way everything feels just a little more alive…
It’s got me in its spotlight…
This collection was built around that feeling.
A way to slow down… to step into something a little different…
and to feel that moment again… every time you light the flame.
🌿 The Elements Collection
These candles were created to reflect the different states we move through…
the energy we need… depending on the moment.
Not just scents… but experiences.
🌿 Earth - The Trees
Created for those moments when life feels unsteady…
When everything feels a little off… and you just need to feel grounded again.
To slow down… to reconnect… and to stand firm in where you are.
The scent of balsam fir was chosen for that reason.
There’s nothing more grounding than the smell of the woods…
fresh, green, and steady.
Like standing among the trees… where everything feels solid… and exactly where it should be.
🌬 Air - Enchanted
Created to feel like a breath of fresh air…
The kind that clears your head… lightens the room…
and opens space for something new.
Because sometimes… all it takes is a breath to change everything.
The scent of Enchanted was chosen because it does exactly that.
It moves through a space… lifting it… shifting it…
Like opening a window and letting something new in.
🌊 Water - Shores of Avalon
Created to capture a moment of stillness… right at the edge of the water.
Where the world is quiet… the mist hangs low… and everything feels like it’s waiting.
A reminder to slow down… to let go… and to allow things to unfold in their own time.
The clean ocean breeze was chosen to bring that moment to life.
Cool… soft… and calming.
Like standing at the shoreline… watching the mist rise… and feeling everything settle.
🔥 Fire - Dragon’s Breath
Created to capture the power of fire… and the respect it demands.
Fire drives us forward.
Pushes us to act.
Reminds us of the strength we carry within.
But it must be harnessed.
Because when it is… it doesn’t destroy. It drives you forward.
The warm spice of cinnamon and clove was chosen to reflect that energy.
Bold… strong… unmistakable.
A scent that fills the space with presence… and reminds you that fire…
when held with intention… is something powerful.
🌌 Spirit - Castle Halls
Created to capture a feeling I’ve always been drawn to… quiet, peaceful… but guarded.
Like walking through the halls of an old stone castle…
Still. Calm. But aware.
A space to step back… to reflect… and to reconnect with something deeper.
Because peace doesn’t have to be empty…
It can be strong… steady… and always present.
The blend of sandalwood and patchouli was chosen for that reason.
Deep… grounding… and timeless.
A scent that feels like it’s always been there… quietly surrounding you…
as you move through the stillness.
Companions of the Flame
I've always believed that some of life's greatest teachers walk beside us on four legs, fly above us on wings, or appear when we need them most.
A loyal dog waiting by the door.
A crow watching quietly from a fence post.
A fox slipping through the woods at dusk.
A cat who somehow knows exactly when you need a little peace.
The Companions of the Flame Collection was inspired by those silent friendships and the lessons they carry.
Not pets.
Not mascots.
Companions.
The kind that remind us to be brave, patient, observant, playful, protective, or simply present.
Each companion in this collection was chosen to represent a different quality I admire and try to carry with me through life.
Zuni Bear – The Warden reminds us to stand firm and protect what matters.
Wolf – The Guardian teaches loyalty, courage, and the strength found in community.
Crow – The Watcher sees what others miss and reminds us to pay attention to the signs around us.
Cat – The Silent moves through the world with calm confidence and quiet wisdom.
Fox – The Whisper trusts instinct, adapts to change, and finds a path where none seems visible.
Like every collection in the Woodshed, these candles began with a story before they ever became a fragrance.
Because sometimes the right companion arrives exactly when you need one.
And sometimes...
you discover they've been walking beside you all along.
Some journeys are not meant to be walked alone.
Rick 🕯
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