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Why We Celebrate Juneteenth

At the Harlem Candle Co., Juneteenth is a day that holds special meaning in our hearts. It's an occasion to reflect on the hardships endured by our ancestors...

Duke and My Grandfather

This is my grandfather, affectionally known as Daddy Ed. He was an educator, and he and my grandmother loved to travel and explore Europe during their su...

Best Fall Candle Scents to Make Your Home Smell Like Autumn

In this article, we explain what are good fall candle scents like pumpkin spice and vanilla, followed by recommendations of our most popular and classic fall candles for the autumn season.

3 Steps to Fix Candle Wicks That Are Buried or Too Short

Candle wicks can sometimes get buried or become too short to light for several different reasons. Here's our 3-step solution to fix a buried wick.

Candle Care 101: How to Fix & Prevent Candle Tunneling

Candle tunneling is a common but preventable problem that occurs if you’re not careful when burning a candle. In this article, we’ll help you understand what candle tunneling means, how to fix it, ...

The Top Home Luxury Scents of 2023, Ranked by Popularity

We analyzed over 100 of our most popular fragrance notes and ranked them based on sales and reviews of our favorite luxury candles as well as how much people talked about each specific scent online.

Essential Spring Cleaning Checklist for Your Apartment

Spring is here, and it's the perfect time to embrace the spirit of renewal with Spring Cleaning. Not only does it help you declutter your physical space, but you'll also clear yo...

How Hot Does A Candle Get? (And How to Avoid Getting Burned!)

Have you ever wondered whether your candle is getting dangerously hot, or if it's safe to move a burning candle? In this article, let's talk about how hot a ca...

Fun Facts About Our Favorite Harlem Icons: Ellington, Fitzgerald, Campbell, and Kitt

To celebrate Black History Month, here are some more fun and interesting facts about our favorite Harlem icons: Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, E. Simms Campbell, and Eartha Kitt...

Fun Facts About Our Favorite Harlem Icons: Josephine, Langston, Billie, and Baldwin

To celebrate Black History Month, we compiled our favorite fun facts about 4 of our favorite Harlem icons: Josephine Baker, Langston Hughes, Billie Holiday, and James Baldwin.  Yo...

5 Soothing Candle Scents to Add to Your Self Care Routine

Self-care is just a way of expressing self-love. And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you might want to enjoy some time celebrating on your own.  W...

Al Roker and the Today Show (A Piece of Good News)

Let me tell you what happened. So, Savannah Guthrie on the Today Show was talking about Al Roker — he's been in the hospital and he has not been on air in a wh...