Around Town ~ The Candle Co

 

Activate your creative side at The Candle Company, located at 218 Main Street, Ste. C in the Courtyard in downtown Sulphur Springs.  Your home, office or car can smell amazing with your own creation from The Candle Company.  Tevrick is a local Sulphur Springs native who left and came back with a great idea and a way to share his talent with our community.  With The Candle Company locations in Milwaukee and Chicago, he was looking to return to Sulphur Springs and wanted to share his business venture with locals and visitors alike.  I had the opportunity to attend a class with our book club, and we made candles while we discussed this month’s book. 

 

               Not only can you make a candle of your choice you can also use their other services for your business, family reunion or organization for a fundraising event.  The Candle Company has a print on demand service for any type of promotional item your business, or organization might need.  Most products can be ready the next day, and you can allow your creativity to flow when making your customized swag. 

 

               With programs such as Relator gift baskets for home closings with clients, to a 50/50 candle fundraiser, that can have your organizations logo made directly on to the candles, are just a few options besides classes The Candle Company offers.  Bring your ideas to Tevrick and let him help you out, and make your brand stand out.  Everything you order can be customized in house to represent your brand and business.  What a great way to grow your business or raise money for your organization.

 

               With over 100 scents to select from, your vessel size determines the price point.  Parties can be booked online from their website, which is recommended for larger groups.  If you happen to be downtown and walking around, stop in and make a candle as a keepsake of your visit or to commemorate a special occasion. Doordash services are available for out-of-town family and friends, so you never have to worry about not sending a great gift.  Each gifting opportunity can be made especially for the receiver.  Even if you do not want to make your candle during your visit, you can purchase a premade candle to take home and enjoy.

 

               If you choose to make your own, be sure to let it cure for two weeks before burning.  The longer you let it set, the stronger the scent will be when you do decide to burn your creation.  What a great way to have a special night out with friends.  With the large selection of scents, you are sure to find one you cannot wait to go home with. 

 

               Head on down to The Courtyard and stop in to visit with The Candle Company, Tuesday – Wednesday from 10 am – 3 pm, Thursday – Saturday 10 am – 8 pm, or Special Summer hours Sunday from 1 – 5 pm.  They are closed on Monday, so plan your trip today to experience another great “create your own” experience with The Candle Company.

Make your own soap ~ Buff City Soap

    

 Nestled along main street in downtown Sulphur Springs is Buff City Soap.  A franchise that focuses on handmade, plant based soaps for the whole house. When Buff City Soap first came to town I thought it would be a great touch to add their soaps to our rooms for guest to enjoy.  With a local store from at 217 Main Street, guest could easily find their location and select some new favorites to take home.  Since our goal is to help promote the local shopping industry in Sulphur Springs, our addition of their products would help drive customers to their downtown location without overwhelming guests and provides them with a local treat to enjoy while staying in Sulphur Springs, at The Oaks.  

    One day a couple came and stayed with us and had visited Buff City, while at breakfast they told me they made their own custom bar of soap.  I think I vaguely remember them asking me if I wanted to make the soap myself when I ordered mine but I said no at the time.  Well this time, I needed to refill my bar soap supply so I figured why not give it a go and make the soap that the guests will be enjoying in the rooms.  

    I set up a time to come in and make my product, and the day had finally arrived.  I only added color to my soaps this time, to add some interest to our bars, but it would hopefully keep with the décor of the rooms.  

    Before you can get started you need to get "dressed."  Safety first on this adventure.  Make sure you wear closed toed shoes and long pants for your class.  Otherwise, they will have everything you need to stay safe.  Googles, face shield, apron, gloves and shoe booties are all on and now we were ready to make soap.  

    Since we decided to add color, we chose two different colors to mix together this time around, an orangish gold and a turquoise with our honey oatmeal scent.  The process is fairly simple and you even use a standard kitchen tool, an immersion blender, to mix everything together.  First you mix the water and scent together and then add in the color to blend it all together.  

    Your soap is not ready for the molds.  We added our gold color first then poured the turquoise over the top.  But your artistic skills do not stop there, by dragging a tooth pick through the liquid you are able to create a "design" in your soap to fit your stylistic needs.  

    Once you are satisfied with your pattern, your soap needs to cure and harden before being cut.  Buff City will cut it for you into the desired size you want for your soap to be used and displayed.  This a great and creative way to make gifts or have a unique bar at home for when guests come to stay.  We hope that you will take advantage of making your own bar of soap when you visit, or by making  your own bath bombs. 

    Be sure to stop by Buff City during your visit to Sulphur Springs, they are open seven days a week and are happy to help you find the perfect scent to please your senses.