Five Pines Blog. 

Well, 2 blog posts in one day. Yep! Not that I have extra time. I just have to let you know here things are around here. Materials and...

It sounds a lot like "toast points" right?! Hi! it's me Heather. I've not blogged in a looooooong time! What's new around here these...

Okay, so, every now and then, there is a candle that's a problem child. Being the "wood wicked" candle company, it's no surprise. Wood...

With Coconut Apricot candles, there is a little temperament that comes along with burning this type of wax in any container. Although...

What's my influence for creating "The Market" collection in a Wilderness Inspired Candle company? Honestly, I have an obsession with so...

Ely, Minnesota is the home of the International Wolf Center. We can't help but to be involved in all things WOLF! This is also the...

Second in our Wilderness Inspired Candles LOON CALL If you are not familiar with the upper midwest and Minnesota, our state bird is the...

Cedar is the "mascot" of woody notes. Cedar is native to North Africa and the Middle East. Since the 19th century, it has been planted in...

The peculiar scent listed in candles, perfumes and sprays. MUSK What in the world is it. Cliff notes: When you see "musk" as a noted...

Ahhh, the long history of the malty, bright whiskey is long and historic! Where do I start. It's spot on. It's nostalgic. Aromatic. It's...

Maple Latte, have you ever tried that coffee concoction? These days we have endless choices when ordering coffee. Half...

I have no doubt you are wondering where in the world did I come up with this fragrance. It's a discovery of love. Nothing pleases my...

What a great fragrance! Not only for candles, but great as a balancing note in perfumes and baking! I can't say that I have seen a...

What is Turkish Coffee? Turkish coffee is a rich, thick, and delightful drink to be enjoyed slowly with good company. It is brewed in a...

If you happened to have grown up in the time of Record Stores... Then, you know that smell! Not the smell of the store at the mall. The...

Is this a religious candle? If you want it to be. Is it for people who only believe in God. No. It's for those people who enjoy the...

The actual cocktail has taken the restaurant world by storm and by it's theatrics! It so much fun to watch people order and be presented...

What goes into selecting a fragrance for a candle? For me, it sometimes begins with a title, or a name. Then the fragrance comes. Other...

Happy May first! Up here in Ely, Minnesota, we still have snow on the ground and frozen lakes, closed campgrounds, which usually are...

What a journey we have been on since we purchased the company, formally known as Cozy Nest Candle Company. Becoming Five Pines Candle Co...