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Hyper-realistic hand-sculpted fruit candles & hand-woven wool throws 🕯️🍎🧶
Handmade. Natural textures.

Crafted with care ✨

31/10/2026

I have to guard the door to my photography room like it's a matter of national security.

One moment of carelessness, one door left slightly open, and suddenly there's a model on set.

Never mind that nobody invited him. Never mind that he doesn't fit the concept of the shoot, his paws are filthy, and every carefully arranged piece of fabric now needs washing.

His Majesty has arrived. His Majesty has made himself comfortable. And His Majesty will be modelling.

On his own terms, obviously.

First, a spectacular yawn. Then a look of complete contempt. And finally, a nap.

And to think I spend all that time worrying about composition, lighting, and maintaining the elegant aesthetic of a premium brand.

The model, meanwhile, couldn't give a rat's arse about any of it. 😂

30/10/2026

Feeling a little nostalgic today…

I have no idea whether it’s the late autumn making me miss all things green. Although, hang on a minute… I don’t even like summer!

Or maybe I’m just getting tired of fruit. And constantly explaining that no, you really can’t eat those apples and pears. Not even if you have the jaws of a horse. 😂

Anyway, today I’m taking a little trip down memory lane, with a touch of greenery.

And the lanterns? Sadly, they’re no longer available. They’re gone, and I won’t be making any more.

All that’s left are the memories.

29/10/2026

I hired a new quality control inspector at Luma & Loom.

First day on the job, and he's already asleep.

Hasn't inspected a single candle, hasn't signed a report, and isn't even pretending to be busy.

But he seems very happy with his salary.

I pay him in cat treats. 🐈😂

28/10/2026

27/10/2026

Lately, I feel like I spend more time convincing people that my candles really are candles than actually making them.

And it was supposed to be the other way around.

So today, no explanations, no stories about the process, and no deep philosophy.

Just pumpkins. Because sometimes a candle can simply be a candle. Even when it looks like something completely different. 🎃

Luma & Loom 🤎

26/10/2026

Powiem Wam coś, czego pewnie o mnie nie wiecie.

Nie cierpię robić zdjęć. Żadnych. A już szczególnie zdjęć świec.

Nie lubię ich ustawiać, przestawiać, poprawiać kompozycji, kombinować ze światłem, blendami, temperaturą barwową, kablami, tkaninami i całą resztą fotograficznych gadżetów.

No po prostu nie lubię i już.

Dlatego strasznie się ucieszyłam, kiedy okazało się, że ChatGPT może mi w tym pomóc.

I rzeczywiście pomagał. Po jakimś czasie nauczył się nawet obrabiać moje zdjęcia tak, że nie musiałam już za każdym razem przypominać: „Tylko nie dotykaj świec!” 😁

Poprawiał światło, tło, kompozycję, a moje świece zostawiał w spokoju. Dokładnie tak, jak chciałam.

No ale przecież zbyt łatwo być nie może.

Najpierw pewna pani, która zajmuje szydełkowaniem zarzuciła mi, że moje zdjęcia są zrobione przez AI.

Potem druga pani, tym razem anonimowo, zarzuciła mi dokładnie to samo.

Była jeszcze trzecia, ale przyznam, że już nawet nie chciało mi się sprawdzać, co napisała.

I tak sobie pomyślałam: czy naprawdę użycie AI do poprawienia światła albo usunięcia bałaganu z tła sprawia, że ręcznie zrobiona świeca staje się mniej prawdziwa?

Przecież to nadal ta sama świeca. Ulepiona moimi rękami, pomalowana przeze mnie, z wszystkimi swoimi niedoskonałościami.

Ale dobrze.

Dzisiaj, moi drodzy, bez AI.

Bez poprawiania światła, bez upiększania tła, bez fotograficznych cudów.

Że zdjęcia brzydkie? Trudno.

Za to autentyczne. Chociaż świece na poprzednich zdjęciach też były autentyczne.

I chyba właśnie tego w całej tej historii najbardziej nie rozumiem.

Luma & Loom | Wax & Wool

25/10/2026

Tidying up my phone today, I came across old photos and videos of candles with pressed flowers. Pansies, lavender, forget-me-nots, all set in wax. It made me a bit nostalgic, so I'm sharing a few of them with you.

I won't be making these candles again, but it was nice to see them. 🤎

Luma & Loom | Wax & Wool

23/10/2026

I came home absolutely exhausted today, so this is all I have to share for now. Tomorrow I'll post more photos of the candles in amber glass. 🤎

But there's something else I'd really like to ask you.

What does it actually mean to create something?

I keep coming across the phrase “I create candles”, and it's made me wonder where the line is between making something and creating something.

Is putting ready-made components together enough to call it creativity? Or is there something more to it?

I'm genuinely curious to hear what you think.

Luma & Loom

22/10/2026

I know these candles aren't everyone's favourite, but I really love them.

In fact, I sometimes feel they're more me than my fruit candles.

Maybe because they give me more freedom to create. They don't have to look like anything in particular. They can simply be whatever I imagine.

I'm still thinking about the finish — sand or salt? Although I might save the salt for a white version.

I haven't decided yet. Maybe you could help me choose?

I'd love to hear what you think. 🤎

Luma & Loom

04/05/2026

The magic of autumn captured in a single glow. 🍎✨

Our handcrafted apple candles bring a unique, cozy atmosphere to any interior. Perfect for long evenings, romantic dinners, or as a thoughtful gift for someone special. Let the warm light transform your home into a sanctuary of peace. 🕯️🍂

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