The nostalgic scent of fruity cereal and marshmallows is back in our "Lab Accident" candle. You can't go wrong with this concoction. www.serpentandflame.com/products/lab... #candles #smallbusiness

Guess it’s a good thing I know a candle maker since the power is out. So much for being productive and getting things done for Black Friday weekend today. 😬

Two days before I'm supposed to restock for the weekend... still haven't taken all my product pics. 🥴 I swear in 2026, I'm GOING TO BE BETTER. (I also said that the last ten years.)

Poured a bunch of this yummy spiked eggnog candle that passed testing... was thinking of "Naughty, Nice and Fuck Ice". I mean, I would buy it in a heart beat, but would you, our candle addicts?

Happy Monday! We hope you roll at Nat 20 this week and it is a success. www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...

Candle Buddies - Here's the last of the events you can find us at for 2025! Mark your calendars and be sure to come visit to shop small this holiday season. Nov 28-30 - Chicago Tardis Dec 6 - Yuletide Bazaar at Soundgrowler Dec 7 - Krampus Market at Blue Island Beer Co #chicago #smallbusiness

Thanks to everyone who came out to Made in Nerdwaukee! We love coming up from Chicago to see you, MKE. And say hello to Baldur, the first blend to sell out yesterday. We'll make sure to stock up for our next events. If you can't see us in person, find it online. buff.ly/4wGmJv9

I need a browser extension like AdBlocker that blocks all the freaking AI buttons on things. They're clunky, ugly and disrupt my user experience.

Who are we going to see at Made in Nerdwaukee?? Come out to Pilot Project from 11am - 5pm and shop from dozens of artisans. We have a lot of fun last year and can't wait to see you again.

Reminder! We now have out of stock notifications turned on in the shop. If something is out of stock, click the variant and then 'notify me'. I run through all requested notifications when planning my next candle pours.

2026 Goal: Factor into my schedule the fact that my body now want to sleep at night and I can't stay up working until midnight everyday anymore. 🥴

Nom nom. Tasty. www.serpentandflame.com/collections/... #eattherich #candles #smallbusiness

Who is ready for the Yuletide Bazaar at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.? Join us on December 6th from 5pm-10pm. I'll bring the good scents, you bring your festive af self. (Hey, I might even bring a candle for that.) www.facebook.com/share/1GmMZ7...

Load up your candle baskets! If you're looking to shop early this month, our second November deal is running. Code NOVSPECIAL2 gets you "Buy 2, Get 1 50% Off". This is our convention special that runs on candles and is available until Saturday. www.serpentandflame.com #candles #smallbusiness

Ready for an intoxicating candle scent to match the energy we’re getting from “The Vampire Lestat” content? Available in 4oz tins, this blend is a seductive mix of saffron, amber, vanilla and musk. www.serpentandflame.com/collections/... #iwtv #thevampirelestat

My current mood in a candle. It is now officially the season where I annoy my children with how much I love holiday lights.

When you schedule a post and meta eats it.... 😒

Purchased the Reese’s mini trees. I chose poorly. The peanut butter vs chocolate ratio is all wrong. They’re little trees of sadness.

Restock round 2 is live. NOVSPECIAL2 for Buy 2, Get 1 50% on most reg priced merch. New blends: -Roll for Initiative -Natural 20 -Critical Fail -The Vampire Lestat -Talamasca -Merry Bookmas -Winter Witch -Happy Holidays & Shit -Festive AF *Code will not work on discounted or Anne Rice candles.

Sunday is the worst day to do a merch drop but also the only day I get to actually work on things. So expect some new candles tonight!

Feel this candle in my soul. www.serpentandflame.com/products/hel...

Put on Newsies, and I still can’t help but look for the Roundhouse cast because they were fantastic dancers. 1990s had some great tv.

Just watching some Great British Bake Off and labeling candles. Hope this one isn’t an omen for the finale.

Our Winter Subscription Box is here! These are the four blends that will be shipping in Jan's box. ❄️ Wolf Moon (oak, cypress, juniper, red currant)* ❄️ Imbolc (oats, coriander, currants, cream) ❄️ Fire Pet (saffron, ginger) ❄️ Festive AF (candy cane & rum) www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...

Safety first when making candles! It’s a very attractive process.

Candle Scent of the Day: Blood Witch This sweet and spicy blend is keeping our senses warm this week. www.serpentandflame.com/collections/... #smallbusiness #candles #witchy

I have my Halloween decorations up. My neighbor has Christmas up. Somewhere in between is the door to Thanksgiving Town.

Would anyone be interested in a “Ladies of Supernatural” preorder? These candles did pretty decently at SPN Chicago, and I’ve been debating on whether to put them online for a time.

Sir Toffery says, “Hello, there. I see you working. I promise I will not land in the wax, but I may climb in the glitter.” #cats

Who misses our “bleeding” candle jars? We have a special release coming up this weekend!

Anybody else having a mood lately where you both crave interaction but also are a deer in headlights when it’s time to respond to said interaction?

Fellow makers: if you had infinite time, what is one thing you’d love to add to your shop? I was curious since I’m constantly thinking about things I don’t have time to make right now like hand lotion, soap and sanitizer.

To no-one's surprise, Supernatural was the most requested theme for restocking this month! This week we've added more Jensen, Castiel, Sam, Baby, Benny, Pudding!, J2 Hugs, Wayward, and I Found a Liquor Store & I Drank It. SPN goodies go fast so be sure to stop on by. www.serpentandflame.com

Forgot to schedule social media today, but visiting the Spiderverse was worth it.

Don't forget to sign up for your favorite creator's mailing lists. It's the best way for us to reach you because of the state of algorithms on what used to be our biggest platforms. Here's ours if you want to stay up to date on all our chaotic candle goodness: eepurl.com/huQxjL

What types of scents help you get through the raging dumpster fire we live in? I’m starting to curate our 2026 “Pick Your Poison” line where you can custom label some of our single note blends.

Money sucks right now. We know. If you’re still hoping to get your candle addiction fix this month, I’ll have sales each week so you can pick when is most convenient for you. This week is 10% off with code NOV102025.

Here's the full list of everything that restocked last night! We'll have more candle jars to follow. Blends range from bookish to supernatural to witchy to winter. #bsnm #smallbusiness #candles

Did you see Wave 1 of our November restocks are here! Bookish and Supernatural themes were voted our top two to start restocking. If you'd like to stock up early, use code NOV102025 for 10% off. We'll have more candles and discounts coming up this weekend. www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...

I was hoping for 18 feet of snow when I woke up. Best nature could do was two inches, I guess.

If you’re going to @chicagotardis - what candles should I bring?? I have so many to choose from. I’m also working on some new goodies for you too.

So excited to head out to WindyCon today! The last time we were there we were still 42 Nerdtastic Place and My college kids were in grade school! 😱

Liv will have some new incense scents for the shop soon!! Stay tuned.

I feel like the majority of my life is herding cats and humans and the humans sometimes are definitely like herding cats.

Come join us this weekend at WindyCon if you're in the Chicagoland area. We'll be previewing some of our new tabletop RPG inspired candles. We'll have new blends like Natural 20, Roll for Initiative and Critical Fail. Not going? We'll be posting our first wave of November stock on Sunday!

Today's artisan small business pep talk: It's okay that you didn't finish the thing. Nobody knows you didn't make it, and even if they did, it's still okay.

Scent of the Day: Liberal Agenda Why? Cause clean air and equal rights are rad. We also threw in some artisan tea in the mix. www.serpentandflame.com/products/lib...

And now we’re on to Descendants 3. Holy smokes, do I love some Kenny Ortega choreography. I think I’m showing Killian Newsies next. Also RIP Cameron Boyce. Carlos is our fave.

Will we see any of your lovely faces at WindyCon, Chicagoland candle friends? windycon.org

For anybody who needs to hear it: It's okay to take a moment for yourself. We're programmed as small business owners to feel like we need to hustle 24/7. Go, do something for YOU and it's OKAY.