From the invigorating notes of coastal breezes to the luscious sweetness of sun-kissed fruits, these fragrances will evoke memories of carefree days and sun-drenched adventures. Discover some of our chandlers' favorite summer fragrances!   Unwind and escape the chaos of everyday life with #76. A blend of eucalyptus, sea salt, and amber will transport you to a serene private beach, where the worries of the world gently fade away. Sea salt and fresh eucalyptus balance out the musky amber and sweet water flowers making #76 a true crowd-pleaser. Ignite your senses and invigorate your space ..read more

Spring is in the air, and with it so beautifully come the sweet smells of flower blossoms and fresh rainwater. Our chandlers have hand-picked 4 scents for our 100-candle library that radiate the aroma of nature awakening and the new season.    Springtime in Charleston comes alive with this candle! Transport yourself to the city's cobblestone streets, where the fragrant confederate jasmine vines crawl along the buildings. Sweet honeysuckle blooms coated in dew greet you as you stroll down the lane. Follow the verdant vines to discover hidden paths and secret gardens, and revel in the ..read more

'Twas the week before Black Friday, and all through the Fish We're pouring up candles For everyone on your list.   So grab your hot cocoa And enjoy this quick read, our Holiday Gift Guide's got all that you need:   ..read more

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It's Fall Y'all!  Over here at Candlefish Charleston, we LOVE all things fall! The pumpkin spice, the weather cooling off from spending most of the summer in the high 90s, the layering even though it isn't quite cool enough, and of course alllllll the fall candles!  We asked our chandlers to recall some of their favorite fall memories and match them to our candles so that we could give you the best of the best fall fragrances!  Chandler Maddie told us about her childhood memory of making leaf piles with her dad and dogs when she was a little girl, and how once they were ..read more

Ah, Lavender. The perfect fragrance to help you catch some Zzz… You don’t meet many people who hate the smell of lavender. This versatile fragrance note is definitely a favorite across the candle community.    “Okay but what is it?” Lavender is what we call a flowering plant, which is just a fancy way to say it’s a plant that produces flowers. It is also a part of the mint family, known for its beauty and sweet floral fragrance. “So, where does lavender come from?” Lavender doesn’t have a clear origin story (with history that can be traced back nearly 2500 years), but it is believed ..read more

Today we are walking you through our signature BYOB Candle Making Workshop step-by-step!   Step 1 Let's get to know each other!  Your chandler will share a brief history of Candlefish, and then it's ice breaker time.  We are all about making meaningful connections here at The Fish,  so we love learning all about you and your scent personality!   Step 2 Fragrance time!  With our ten best fragrances pre-selected we will dive into some sweet scent exploration.  Use our iconic library card to keep track of what you smell, and find your signature s ..read more

Hey Charleston candle fans!! Do we have something exciting in store for you! Our team has created three different candle flights to help get you through these unknown times! Each flight contains three of our library tins, to coincide with three all to common moods, plus there is an accompanying playlist for each flight! Our in-house DJ, Beth, has created a spectacular selection of songs, for whichever flight you choose, with an hour and a half of listening time each!  First up: Zoom Happy Hour!  This flight is all about providing you a little fun escape! With fun fragrances, a ..read more

Introducing..... What is your brand name?  INK MEETS PAPER®   What is your name?  Allison and Jamie Nadeau   What is your best creative advice?  Iterate. Iterate. Iterate. Remove the unnecessary. Keep pushing yourself to improve and refine.   What inspires you and your products? There are few things in life that can universally elicit a smile and a feeling of being loved. Receiving a handwritten note in the mail is one of them.  Relationships are a big part of our inspiration— from relationships between people and the depth of the way they communicate with o ..read more

Calling all Charleston Candle fans!  Fire up your shopping game with a curated personal shopping appointment! From start to finish this experience is personalized just for you. This will be offered at our Charleston location in addition to window shopping!  You will be able to choose 45 minute long slots from 1pm-6pm. Once you reserve a time, you will receive a confirmation email with a fun little quiz that our chandlers will use to get to know your needs and curate candles and products we think you'll love. Then, let the appointment begin! Enjoy an exclusive tour of our ..read more