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Coal and Canary Candles
Coal and Canary candles are hand-poured in small batches and are made only with the highest quality soy and vegetable wax blend and true to scent fragrance oils. All of our candles feature a wide wooden wick that produces a soft crackle when lit. Made by best friends Tom Jansen and Amanda Buhse in Winnipeg, SK.
All candles are 8 oz and burn approx. 50-60 hours.
Mindful - exercise your breath control while taking in the scent notes of grapefruit and lemongrass.
Grateful - scent notes of eucalyptus and spearmint, this candle is perfect for awakening your senses.
Peaceful - with the tranquil scent of lavender, this candle will help summon your inner peace.
Don't Be Chai - Inspired by the sweet and spicy aromas of a chai tea latte. This candle has notes of spicy cinnamon, nutmeg, fresh green tea and is topped with the sweet aroma of creamy soy milk.
All You Knead Is Love - Notes of a fresh baked croissant and butter, fresh from the oven!
Cupcakes & Confetti - This birthday candle, features notes of birthday cake, almond and vanilla bean and will leave your mouth watering every day of the year.
Wedding Kisses & Lifelong Wishes - The Wedding candle, is a celebratory mix of sweet pea, iris and vanilla. The perfect gift to celebrate that newlywed couple!
Chubby Cheeks & Flannel Sheets - The new arrival candle, is a gentle mix of linen, lavender and apricot. Perfect for that Mom to be or any Mom to celebrate her bundle of joy while enjoying some down time.
Campsites and Stage Lights - notes of balsam, patchouli and bergamot.
Wrist Bands and Drink Stands - Just as delicious as a mint mango mojito.
Backstage Passes and Raise Your Glasses - Notes of cognac, tobacco, and orange.
I Can See Queerly Now - With scent notes of rainbow cereal and milk, our limited edition candle will help you celebrate this pride season no matter how you identify. What’s even better? A portion of the proceeds from this candle will go directly towards Sunshine House, which is a community drop-in and resource centre focusing on harm reduction and social inclusion for everyone.. Talk about a bright shiny day, am I right?