August Seasonal Scent:
Canyons
Hi Keapers,
Welcome to August!
In case you missed them, here are some updates from July:
▶ Behind the scenes of a team ingredient smelling session
▶ Keapers shared their 60 top summer reading recommendations
▶ It’s time for our annual Keaper Survey!
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For more about this month's Seasonal Scent,
Canyons, and subscription tips, read more below.
Seasonal Scent of August: Canyons
Warm and evocative Canyons calls to mind a Sonoran sunset with creamy sandalwood, gently smoky juniper, and the pleasant musk of sage.
This month's complimentary preview tealight is September's
Tanoh Dawn.
August Rituals
"In the morning, as I sit to begin my writing, I light the candle for a bit and then enjoy the lingering fragrance for the rest of the day."
— Candle Rituals from a Keaper
What's Included
Stand beneath a vast desert sky with our current Seasonal member shipment containing a Canyons candle, a tealight preview of next month's Seasonal Scent (Tanoh Dawn), a limited-edition coaster, and a letter from the Keap Team.
Candle Burning Tips
Following your first burn, each time you use your candle, trim the wick to 3⁄8" (about the width of your pinky finger) before you light it. This helps ensure a smaller, safer flame and less soot.
Each time you burn your candle, burn it for 2-3 hours. This will not only maximize the fragrance throw, but also help avoid "tunneling," where the candle burns down the middle, leaving wax around the edges.
For safety reasons:
▶ Don't burn your candle when less than a 1/2" of wax remains.
▶ Never leave a burning candle unattended!
Read more here.
A Note on Matches
Longtime subscribers will know that we've experimented with a variety of matchbox (and even matchbook!) styles over the years, and we historically included matches in every subscriber shipment.
In early 2024, we made the switch to a beautiful Jumbo Matchbox containing extra sturdy long matches. With this change in format, we also implemented a change in the frequency we send them.
We now include a Jumbo Matchbox in every 12th subscription order. You can read more about the reasons behind the change here.
Need more matches sooner? Learn how to add matches to your next order through the subscriber portal here.
Reuse Inspiration
Candleholders are a breeze to repurpose when you know how! We've put together this quick and easy guide to give any candle glass a second life.
Explore our Tumbler Reuse Series to see the creative ways our awesome community of Keapers have been enjoying their glasses after their candles are long gone!
Or fill up your cup with a cocktail from our 2022 recipe series, designed by writer, historian, and cocktail creative Al Culliton.
Packaging Next Steps
Want to know what to do next with your packaging? Find all the specific materials we work with and the best ways to help reduce waste with them on our packaging page.
Tanoh Dawn
Seasonal Scent of September
Patchouli, Cardamom + Primeval Mist
Feels like a woodland cathedral at first light
Available as the Seasonal Scent to subscribers in September and always available for purchase year-round.
August -
Canyons
September -
Tanoh Dawn
October -
New Scent
November -
Northlands
Tealight Burning Tips
The tealights are indicative of what our full candles smell like, but our full candles are much more powerful. To appreciate each scent, burn the tealight nearby or in a small room—bathrooms are a great place to test.
Not feeling next month's scent? You can always swap to Wood Cabin, Wild Figs or Timur Moon. Make the change directly in your account -or- email us at TheLab@KeapCandles.com, and we'll make the change for you.
Some safety tips for your tealights:
▶ Don't leave lit candles (even tealights!) burning unattended.
▶ Burn on a flat surface.
▶ Be careful as the tins can get hot!
Shipping + Help
We ship straight from our Kingston, NY studio across the USA. You can find updates on our current shipping status here.
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