01/06/2026
Back where it all started.
I found this cleaning today pushed back in a cabinet. It got me in my feelings thinking about where I started and where we are now.
Over the past year I majorly stepped back from candle making. Prior to that I would have a craft show every weekend. Custom orders, and whole sale orders throughout the week. Meeting people all days of the week for orders, even when it wasn’t convenient for me.
I was starting to spread myself too thin. I’ve always been a people pleaser and that was becoming true in my business. Instead of saying no, I’m too busy. No, I can’t do it for that price. No, I can’t meet you there or today. I would say yes.
All that lead to a burn out. Something I enjoyed at one time so much I had no desire to do. The thought of making candles didn’t appeal to me anymore. The joy was gone. I had full intentions of packing away and selling any materials I had left at the beginning of 2025.
When the local market reopened the end of summer I decided to see the end of the year through. I was going to do it on my own terms. No custom orders, no wholesale orders. Just fun. Making what I wanted to make on my terms.
I found the fun and joy again that I first found when I started making candles. So that’s what this year will be. On my own terms. If you read all that thank you 😊
Thank you for being here and following my journey. It’s been fun, stressful, rewarding and defeating. I’ve met so many wonderful people along the way and I can’t wait to see what this year brings.
I also know that i probably disappointed people over the past year. I had to say no to some orders. And i hate that i let people down. So i do apologize for that.
Wishing you a happy new year 🤍
Much love,
Chelsey
