Journal

Holiday Gift Guide: The Perfect Candle For Your Special Lady

With the holiday season in full swing, you are on the lookout for the perfect gift for the woman who has your heart. What fragrance will bring a smile to mom's...

Holiday Gift Guide: The Perfect Candle For Your Special Man

The holiday season is here, and you're searching for the perfect gift for that special man in your life — whether he's your husband, boyfriend, father, son, or...

How to Store Candles Properly: 3 Things to Avoid!

Scent molecules are always slowly but constantly evaporating out of your candle wax, even when it isn't being burned. Some call that "cold throw" while others ...

Best Candle Scents for Masking Unpleasant Odors

Need to cover up a strange or unpleasant odor quickly? Lighting a scented candle is a great way to get your room smelling clean and pleasant again. Here are ou...

Where to Place Scented Candles In Your Home

Having a hard time deciding where in your home to place your recently purchased (or recently gifted) scented candle?  When it comes to organizing or designing ...

Our Favorite Floral Scented Candles: The Harlem Botanical Collection

Choosing a new floral scented candle can be a challenge. There are many different kinds of floral fragrances that suit a variety of palettes and preferences.  ...

The Season to "Fall" in Love with Scented Candles

With fall around the corner, it’s time to bring out that new pair of olive-colored rain boots, the woven basket of chunky knit blankets, and your favorite asso...

Fragrance Oils vs. Essential Oils in Candles

If you love scented candles, then you've probably seen the terms "fragrance oils" and "essential oils" being used somewhat interchangeably to describe various ...

Should You Get a 1-Wick or 2-Wick Candle? What’s the Difference?

Some of the best-selling luxury candles at the Harlem Candle Company come in both 1-wick and 2-wick versions. This might be a little confusing for first-time c...

What Causes Sinkholes in Candles & How to Prevent Them

Sinkholes are small pockets of empty space that can sometimes form within candle wax when it hardens. These cavities tend to dip down toward the center of your...

Can Scented Candles Help You Sleep?

Having a hard time falling asleep? Try lighting a scented candle before bedtime! Candles can offer soothing fragrances that help you get a good night’s rest. Just don't forget to put t...

At the 2022 Fragrance Foundation Awards

Earlier this month, on June 9th, I had the honor of being hand-picked to present an award at the 2022 Fragrance Foundation Awards.  This prestigious annual eve...