Skip to main content

Candle Wick Shoppe Blog

Thoughts, staff picks, and lots of fun.

Step into the TARDIS: The Candle Wick Shoppe is Regenerating at a New Location!

CWS 175 viewAfter 16 wonderful years in downtown Ferndale, The Candle Wick Shoppe is excited to announce that we are moving to a new location at 930 E. Lewiston in Ferndale. Our doors will reopen on March 11, 2024, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our beloved shop.

Moving to the Coventry Creations building, our new location will continue to offer the same magical products and enchanting atmosphere that you've come to love. From our signature candles to our spiritual offerings, we remain committed to providing you with the highest quality products and exceptional customer service.

Our new location not only offers a fresh start for The Candle Wick Shoppe but also allows us to expand our offerings and create an even more immersive shopping experience for our customers. We can't wait to welcome you to our new home and continue to be a part of your journey towards enlightenment and self-discovery.

As we prepare for this exciting move, we want to express our deepest gratitude to all of our customers who have supported us over the years. Your loyalty and love have been the foundation of our success, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in our new location. We'd like to thank the members of Pearlman Properties and Oaklandcounty115.com for being aspecially helpful to us for 16 years. We couldnt have done it without you guys. We'd also like to thank past and present employees for all their hard work and craziness. People like Wally, April, Emily, Dawn, Shannon, Molly, Cat and more give CWS it's character. 

Need to get something before the doors open on Macrh 11th? Catch us online at Amazon, Etsy, Ebay and candlewickshoppe.com. Other than that, feel free to give us a call (248) 387-4811. 

Continue reading
  1467 Hits

The Weirdly Wonderful World of Wicked Good Sage and Rosemary Smudge Spray

Greetings, fellow seekers of the strange and supernatural! Em Mason here, your go-to gal for all things weirdWGS SS and wonderfully witchy. Today, I'm here to spill the magical tea on the Wicked Good Sage and Rosemary Smudge Spray from Candle Wick Shoppe. Trust me, darlings, it's like a mystical spa day for your soul.

Let's talk sage, my lovely weirdos. Sage isn't just your grandma's favorite seasoning; it's the OG energy cleanser. I mean, who wouldn't want to clear away the bad juju, right? This spray takes sage to a whole new level – no need to mess around with bundles and smoke. A few spritzes, and you're practically bathing in a cloud of good vibes. Negativity, be gone!

Now, let's talk rosemary. This herb isn't just for seasoning potatoes; it's like a magical bouncer for your energy field. Picture this – rosemary standing at the door, arms crossed, ready to kick any negative vibes to the curb. It's like having your own personal bodyguard made of mystical herbs. Rosemary brings in protection like a forcefield, ensuring you're shielded from any unwanted energy.

But here's the best part, my weird and wonderful friends – this smudge spray is as sassy as it gets. No need for a dull, routine energy cleanse. Just spritz it around, and watch as the energy shifts with a touch of mystical flair. It's like giving your aura a makeover, darling – and who doesn't love a good makeover?

So, in the spirit of weird sassiness and mystical mischief, grab yourself a bottle of Wicked Good Sage and Rosemary Smudge Spray. Let the magic flow, and let the weirdness thrive. Because in this world of the strange and supernatural, a little sass goes a long way. Stay weird, my friends!

Continue reading
  1700 Hits

How To Change Your Life

May2023 FullMoonIt is the end of Mercury Retrograde in Taurus and how impactful it was! However, we're not done with this energy yet. Mercury has gone direct, and still, this energy is encouraging us to reflect on what we have learned during this time of change. Some of you may have awakened to some realities about yourself and the physical world.

What is not working? Is the question that seems to be reflected in the collective consciousness, so let us address that.

It is important to have an understanding of yourself by being "radically honest" about the ways you may have been operating in relation to your personal development. Now is a great time to apply yourself and be steadfast in the commitments you have made towards your long-term growth and freedom. Hold yourself accountable for the ways you may have operated out of alignment with your authenticity and do some course correction. Start by being mindful of your mental disposition.

How do you talk to yourself?

Sometimes we can curse ourselves with our own negative perspective. Cultivate an energy of encouragement and catch yourself in the moments you may feel defeated. Changing your perspective is pivotal to changing anything within your environment, and sometimes, a little delusion is healthy. Focus on the possibility of having it all work out for you; continue to work with the energy of abundance, instead of the bleakness of your current reality.

However, your new life will not be created overnight.

Understand that anything worth having requires diligent work, dedication, and consistency. Keep in mind why you are making different choices in your life and believe in the power it has to create a world for you to thrive! Our behaviors are wired in our psyche and it is important for you to slow down and see how you have contributed to the current state of your life.

Go within and BE DIFFERENT!

When it comes to working your magic, that means you have become aware of your innate abilities to transcend and be victorious in whatever you do; there are tools and resources available to assist you on your path in understanding the power you hold within. As you journey through change, know that you are not alone. We are all changing every day, by the second, and taking the initiative to be responsible for the causes you make in this world is a great accomplishment. Congratulations for realizing how powerful you are!

At Candle Wick, we take great pride in providing a safe space for others to be free in their authenticity. We understand life and the idiosyncratic expressions of the human existence, so you can be yourself, no matter what that looks like. In the realm of metaphysics, working with the elements of nature is a great skill to practice in cultivating your innate abilities. Our specialty is candle magic and we are here to help guide you and ensure your success through the chaos.

We curate our candles with deliberate intention and recommend products such as the Aunt Jacki’s Ultimate: Uncrossing candle to assist with giving yourself leniency and grace in the mental process. If you struggle with low energy to get things done, our Blessed Herbal: Energy candle will do the job when you feel like you must chug three expresso shots to get by. Dorothy Morrison’s: Outta My Way candle will help you remove yourself from the situation so you can see the possibilities available to you on your path. Finally, the Astro Magic: Curse Breaker candle will cut through the negative debris and illuminate your path with clarity and foresight.

Whatever your “thing” may be, we have the resources to assist and always remember you hold the keys to unlock your full potential. You, my friends, are magical!

Be well, good humans and Godspeed.

 
Continue reading
  2447 Hits

April Feature #2

Chakra Magic Candles

Chakra is the Sanskrit name of the little power center that pull in and distribute the mana (energy/light) from heaven (the source of energy/light). Each chakra supports functions of the body, mind and emotions. We have seven major chakras and they are located along the spine with one more in our head and another on top of our head. Their names are, starting from the top, Crown, Third Eye, Throat, Heart, Solar Plexus, Sacral and Root. Our Chakra Magic candle line was created to help you open and clear your chakras and bring balance to the entire system. Doing this brings you health on all levels of your life. Pick a candle, and and have it burining during a meditation about that chakra.

healing chakra trio

Click here for more information

 

Continue reading
  2317 Hits

April Feature #1

Since 1869, Root Candles of Medina, Ohio, has been an industry-leading, family-owned company renowned for innovative ideas, aesthetic enhancements and the highest standards of quality. Now in its fifth generation, the Root family continues to extol the virtues of honesty, integrity, and diligent craftsmanship. These qualities were exemplified by Root Candles founding father and American original, Amos Ives Root. Root lg group WH 2

His tradition of excellence, along with a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction and service, defines and fuels Root's strong brand loyalty today. Root Candles devotion to purity, honesty and quality is renowned. Each Root candle is carefully handcrafted using processes mastered through five generations of craftsmanship combined with the latest in manufacturing technologies. The results are pure and simple: Root Candles are highly regarded for complex bouquets of subtle fragrances and sophisticated color palettes, important factors for discerning candle lovers.

Click here for more information

Continue reading
  1458 Hits

March Feature #2: The Funny Candle Co.

Continue reading
  1250 Hits

March Feature Item #1 Retro-A-Go-Go Flasks

It's a tavern in your pocket. The bar is always open. Your favorite drinks on tap. This fantastic 8 oz. flask packs plenty of punch, whatever flavor you're drinking. The artwork will amuse you no matter how many you knock back.

This stainless steel, brushed silver finish flask is easy to keep under cover. It's contoured styling fits perfectly in your hip pocket or tucks away easily in the tiniest purse. Have fun drinking in style. Remember now when to say when, nobody likes a sloppy drunk.

You can find these desgins and many other at the Candlewick Shoppe.

FLWFFMFLWNLFLWTBLC

Click here for more information

Continue reading
  960 Hits

February Feature: Jax Kelly Candles

 

Led by founder Kelly Decker, their mission is to create mindful products that evoke a sense of peace, love, and joy so you feel connected to your higher self and your surroundings. They want to empower you with a positive mindset to elevate your energy. They've been hand-crafting unique pieces at approachable price points since 2014 - when Kelly was hand-drilling every single piece out of the bedroom of her apartment. They've come a long way since that one-bedroom "studio," but their process remains true to that message, and the original vision. Their candle collections are hand-poured in small batches out of our sunny studio, using 100% American grown soy wax and clean fragrance blends of perfume and essential oils. All are free from parabens, phthalates, paraffins, toxins, and are vegan and cruelty-free. We're happy you're here, and are grateful each day for your continued support of this woman-owned and woman-operated business of ours.
 
5N8A9501 540x 
Continue reading
  989 Hits

January's Feature Product: 4 Points Trading Candles

Four Points Candle Co. is a small woman owned company from California that began in 2016. They specialize in making the most realistic scents possible that bring back memories of home and happiness. Like many candle companies they had the humble beginnings of the kitchen in their own home, recreating scents from their own childhoods to help tell their daughter stories from the past. These candles are small, but mighty with a 45 hour burn time from the small four ounce size. These candles are made with an all natural soy wax base and a cotton wick for a slightly cleaner burn and a strong home filling scent. While this brand is still small and growing larger every day, they have started to branch out from just candles with the new reed diffusers in the same nostalgic scents.

Four Points Candle Co. is a candle brand that blows minds with every new scent. From common scents like Roasted Marshmallow and Georgia Peach to the wild like Fruit Loops and Motor Oil, they hit the mark every time. Since we at the Candle Wick Shoppe started working with them in 2018, we’ve experienced scents from the weird to the delicious. Some of our favorite scents are Orange Juice, Georgia Peach, Peanut Butter, Rose, Tobacco, and Leather. Each one brings us the memories of our lives and leaves us feeling a little better.

fptc Rustic Leather 2435bb68 7c17 4a75 8968 244c062b76dc4 Points Tradingfptc shp bacon 4oz shopify 2000px

Click here for more information

Continue reading
  728 Hits

Looking back on a year of practice

Tarot grouping for blogSamhain is one of the most important days in the calendar for witches, pagans, and all manner of magical practitioners. It’s a day when the veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead is at its thinnest, making it especially auspicious for some kinds of magical workings.

Continue reading

Copyright

© 2021-09-24 16:18:20

  422 Hits

Teachers make the world go 'round

appleThe image that comes to mind when you hear “teacher” probably depends a lot on your personal experiences; it might call to mind an especially encouraging teacher, or one that put you down in a way you never forgot. You might think of learning a skill at a parent’s side, or an instructor from a yoga class that taught you to enjoy living in your body, or someone in your life that taught you a lesson outside of any kind of formal setting.

Continue reading

Copyright

© 2021-09-24 16:18:20

  425 Hits

We're really just doing the best we can

tightrope walker “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Did you learn this rhyme in school? Columbus Day was first celebrated in 1792 in recognition of 300 years of exploration and development of the North American continent. One of the reasons the holiday continued to be celebrated was to promote the contributions to the American story of Italian immigrants, particularly Catholics, who were often targets of anti-immigrant sentiment.

Continue reading

Copyright

© 2021-09-24 16:18:20

  458 Hits

The October beginner's kit focuses on ancestor work (just in time for Samhain!)

kit for blog

Ancestor work is one of the oldest, most universal forms of spiritual practice. It includes any way that we acknowledge, honor, or communicate with those that came before us. While ancestor work might be associated in your mind with indigenous cultures, the fact is, we ALL have ancestors – none of us have magically sprung into being! It’s a large part of some mainstream faiths such as Judaism, and anyone can do ancestor work.

Continue reading

Copyright

© 2021-09-24 16:18:20

  445 Hits

Happy Pride Month!

love is love BLOGI’m grateful that my kids have grown up in a time and place when being openly LBGTQ+ is more widely acceptable than it was when I was growing up. When I was in high school, “gay” was a common insult and being out was scary, dangerous, and almost completely unheard-of.

Continue reading

Copyright

© 2021-09-24 16:18:20

  436 Hits

Our Doors are open again August 1st

94673325 2271257306517100 5978598865488576512 oWe at the Candle Wick Shoppe thank you all for your patience during this trying time. We are gearing up for our  reopening on August 1st and getting ready to welcome you back. We are filling the shop with products for you all to enjoy when we welcome you back. We will also be offering, while staff is available, video shopping. Once it is set up you will be able to video chat us and place your order then pick it up later.

While we are opening up we will require all of our dear customers to wear a mask while shopping with us. We will have hand sanitizer available near the door and are limiting the amount of customers in the store to keep you and our staff safe, happy, and healthy. We can’t wait to have you all back with us again.

 

175 W. 9 mile
Ferndale, Mi 48220
(248) 397-4811
www.candlewickshoppe.com

 

 

Continue reading
  1058 Hits

Update from the Candle Wick Shoppe - 4/20 ;)

protectionFirst off we'd like to thank our regular customers and staff who have been a major boost in keeping us from freaking out. It's an unprecidented time and we're all trying to keep it together as best we can. We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to our nurses, doctors, first responders and essential staff. While we get through this we rely on them as we never knew we woudl have to. Thank you. We will get through this together. Stay safe. 

 

 

jimmybannerShopping changes?:

This week we heard the good and the bad. Yes we can do curbside pickup. No there will be no instore shopping. Until there's a vaccine we have to take everybody's safety into account. Feel free to place an order with us and we will ship it out or if you're local bring it out to your car. Call the store if you need a consult on what candles, herbs and oils to buy or if you are looking for a specific gift. Someone will be manning the phone between 11 - 5  monday thru Friday.  Once your order is taken you will be called back with an available time for pickup. There will be pickup times on Saturday for orders placed during the pervious week. There will be no drop in store visits by customers at this time. Can't order til after 5 or on the weekend? Leave your order or questions in 

 

rosequartsYes our products are available everywhere:

Did you know you can find the Candle Wick Shoppe products in a variety of places. To make things easier for everybody you can find our products on Amazon, Etsy, our website candlewickshoppe.com and phone in orders. We can ship anywhere and local customers can take advantange of the pick up from store option for phone and web orders. There's a whole fb store thing but eh... we'll get to that later.  Check the website now for new items and specials. 

Stay up to date:

As we get back on track we will send updates out via all our social media (facebook, twitter, instagramlinkedin) and our newsletter. Feel free to sign up on any or all of those to stay in touch. Any questions left? Go ahead and contact us. 

 

 

www.candlewickshoppe.com
175 W. 9 mile Ferndale, Mi 48220 (248) 397-4811‬
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | hangouts: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Continue reading
  2388 Hits

Weekly Staff Pick- Rose of Jericho

Rose of Jericho

 

 

Rose of Jericho is a desert flower. It is the Resurrection Flower that brings needed change. In its dry form, it rolls around with the help of the desert winds, but on those rare occasions of rain, it will open up it's green limbs. When it dries up again, it will continue its journey. In your own home, it can be used as a spell to bring life or energy back in your domestic life. You can put it anywhere, but for re-energizing your home, the living or family room is best.

Just put into a bowl of water for a week. When the week is over, empty the bowl of water and let it shrivel back up. The following week, fill the bowl with water again. Repeat the spell as necessary, but if you don't need it anymore, just let it shrivel up and save it when you need it again. To bring money back in your home, follow the same ritual, but keep 5 coins in the bowl at all times.

 

We have them here at the shop!

Call today to order on at (248) 547-2987

Or visit us in the store located in Ferndale

175 West Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, Michigan

We also have a website! Candlwickshoppe.com

Continue reading
  2106 Hits

Weekly staff pick - Root Votives

So we do sell large veriglass Root scents, but our votives are great for when you just want this smell for a major occasion instead of all the time. They're also useful to test scents that you're not sure about yet. Root's votive candles use only the finest blend of waxes for a pure burn that lasts up to 20 hours; essential oil enhanced fragrance produces a lasting sensory experience!

Root Votives

 

Located in Downtown Ferndale at 175 W 9 Mile just off Woodward.

Phone: (248) 547-2987

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Website: www.candlewickshoppe.com

Continue reading
  1002 Hits

Statues of Gods and Goddesses

4Statues of Gods and Goddess

This Weekly Staff Pick this week are our lovely statue of Gods and Goddesses. You'll find Hindu Gods like Shiva, Saraswati, and Ganesha. We also have Orishas like Oshun, Yemaya, and Obatala. If you fancy her, we even have the Virgin Mary! They'll be sure to make your work or ritual space a holy one indeed!

 

Continue reading
  813 Hits

Gumball Poodle! Socks

I can't talk about these socks enough! They're so funny, I had friends buying them through me! Excellent for Pride season! You're friends will be so jealous!3Gumball Poodle Socks

Continue reading
  678 Hits