Clean Burning Candles: What Makes a Candle Burn Clean

“Clean burning” isn’t a certified term, it’s soot, smell, and how a candle actually burns. Here’s what causes soot, why beeswax tends to burn cleaner, and what’s really in ours.

Natural Candles: What the Word means on a Candle Label

“Natural” isn’t a regulated word on a candle label, so it can mean almost anything. Here’s what actually makes a candle natural, wax, wick, and scent, and what’s really in ours.

Non-Toxic Candles: How to Tell What Is Actually in Your Candle

Looking for non toxic candles but not sure what the label actually means? Learn how to evaluate candle wax, fragrance, wicks, additives, and ingredient transparency so it is easier to understand wh...

Fig & Patchouli: A Dark, Earthy Fall Candle Scent Beyond Pumpkin and Spice

A dark, earthy fall candle scent, deeper than pumpkin and spice. Fig & Patchouli is part of our Nostalgic Fall collection, and it almost turned out completely different.

Cinnamon Roll: A Gourmand Scent That Isn’t Trying Too Hard

A cinnamon roll candle with real depth: cinnamon leaf, coffee extract, and vanilla, built after a trip to NYC to get the scent right. Part of Living Good Candle Co.'s limited Nostalgic Fall collect...

Honeycrisp Apple: Fall’s First Real Bite

Not another cinnamon-apple candle. Honeycrisp Apple is part of our Nostalgic Fall collection, and it’s about the fruit itself.

Eco-Friendly Candles: What Actually Makes a Candle Better for the Planet

“Eco-friendly” gets stamped on almost everything. Here’s what it should actually mean for a candle, what we can honestly tell you about ours.

Meet Nostalgic Fall: The Three Scents We Spent a Year Getting Right

Three fall scents, nearly a year in the making. Meet Nostalgic Fall, and get early access before anyone else.

Beeswax Candles Buying Guide: What to Actually Look For

Almost every beeswax candle online claims “100% pure”. Here’s what that actually means, and an honest look at what’s in ours.