This collection of pure beeswax candles was inspired by nature and the beauty that surrounds our studio in the Northern Catskills of New York State.
The very first molds produced in our studio were the Elderberry twigs. Susan had been scouring the woods near her home looking for an interesting branch to cast with no luck. One morning, as she made her way to the studio, she realized that the elderberry bush growing just outside her door was the answer! The Elderberry bark is beautifully detailed by ridges and raised dots which the casting material transfers to the finished candle.
These iconic shapes from the forest work well in any setting from lake cabin to city loft.
the jumbo pine cone has a strong, sculptural presence inspired by the trees that surround us in the coniferous forests of ny.
beautiful on its own, it makes a simple seasonal statement. grouped with the medium pine cone and the wee cones, it anchors a table with height and warmth.
the beeswax is colored in small batches with aniline dyes, producing deep, rich hues that still carry the natural scent of honey. 5" high
sold individually.
this pure beeswax pine cone reflects the rounded, open petal form found on the forest floor here in upstate New York. pine cones represent autumn and the holidays and feel at home in traditional winter decor.
it works well on its own and also combines easily with the set of 4 wee cones and the jumbo pine cone to create a layered table setting.
the beeswax is colored in small batches with aniline dyes, producing deep, rich hues that still carry the natural scent of honey.
3.5" high
sold individually.
these pure beeswax pine cones are inspired by the trees that surround us here in the northern catskills. their rounded, open petal form echoes the familiar cones found underfoot in autumn.
pine cones are simply part of living amongst the trees and have long been used in winter and holiday decor.
lovely scattered down the center of a table, they also pair beautifully with the medium pine cone and the jumbo pine cone to create varied heights in a woodland arrangement.
the beeswax is colored in small batches with aniline dyes, producing deep, rich hues that still carry the natural scent of honey.
sold as a set of 4. 2 in each color
this set of five pure beeswax owls was cast from found brass figurines. i think of them as a little owl family. each has its own character, and over time i’ve named them papa, mama, cashew, lukas, and baby. iykyk.
the beeswax is colored in small batches with aniline dyes, producing deep, rich hues that still carry the natural scent of honey.
from 2" to 5" in height.
sold as a set of 5.
this pure beeswax candle is cast from elderberry twigs gathered just outside the studio in the northern catskills. the bark’s small grooves and bumps are preserved in the wax, so each candle carries the unique detail of the original branch.
the 9-inch elderberry twig has a natural presence and is especially beautiful when paired with the 12-inch elderberry twig.
the beeswax is colored in small batches with aniline dyes, producing deep, rich hues that still carry the natural scent of honey.
sold in pairs.
this pure beeswax candle began with a search for the right branch. i spent two days tromping through the woods behind the barn with my clippers and saw, looking for something that interested me, and found nothing.
back at the studio, i noticed the elderberry bush growing just outside the door. its bark was so beautiful and unusual, with all the little grooves and bumps, that i cut a few twigs and used them as my models. these became the very first molds i ever made myself.
the 12-inch elderberry twig has a taller, more pronounced presence and pairs beautifully with the 9-inch elderberry twig.
the beeswax is colored in small batches with aniline dyes, producing deep, rich hues that still carry the natural scent of honey.
sold in pairs.
these pure beeswax morels capture the distinctive ridged form of the woodland mushroom. their textured surface catches the light beautifully as they burn.
i love the morels because I was raised along the mississippi river between minnesota and wisconsin. morels often grew on the dead elms along the riverbanks. they grow here in the catskills too, but they remind me of minnesota, of the river, of home.
grouped together, they create a quiet, sculptural presence on a table or mantel.
the beeswax is colored in small batches with aniline dyes, producing deep, rich hues that still carry the natural scent of honey.
sold as a set of 3.