Local woman creates candle company

CHILLICOTHE — From clean laundry and warm beaches to fresh sugar cookies and cozy fires the Blake Candle Co. has all your favorite scents for your house covered.

When Kristin Blake first started making candles in late 2023 she never thought it would lead to her owning her own business. The hobby was originally just a way for her to make more creative gifts for friends, family and her child's teachers. After ordering all her needed supplies she quickly realized she had bought too much so with the encouragement of her family she decided to sell some of the extras she made.

Originally, she was making scents she enjoyed which fell more into the fresh and clean aesthetic. As she grew and started talking to customers, she learned that many people liked warmer and cozier scents that reminded them of bakeries, so she added more diversity to her products.

Since then she has expanded her selection to include wax melts and car diffusers. Moving into a booth at the Shop Small Boutique Mall has helped her to continue to grow in a short amount of time as she has been able to learn from the other business owners there.

"It's gone really well," said Blake. "It kind of took off and surprised me."

Even when what started as a creative gift idea and fun hobby turned into a business Blake has not lost her love for candle making. She still finds the process of melting, adding scents and pouring to be relaxing and a good creative outlet.

"I do really enjoy it," said Blake.

Candles from the Blake Candle Co. can be found among other small businesses at the Shop Small Boutique Mall on Water Street in Chillicothe.

This article originally appeared on Chillicothe Gazette: Local candle makers sells at small business boutique