October Seasonal Scent:
Light in the Leaves
Hi Keapers,
Welcome to October!
In case you missed them, here are some updates from September:
▶ Light in the Leaves: Learn more about the story behind our newest scent
▶ Sometimes We Fall Short: Where our last Keaper Survey indicated opportunities for improvement
▶ A Guide to Kingston: A shortlist of places to visit for your next trip to our hometown
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For more about this month's Seasonal Scent,
Light in the Leaves, and subscription tips, read more below.
Seasonal Scent of October: Light in the Leaves
Eucalyptus and geranium bourbon bring verdant brightness that harmonizes with the aromatic, woodsy notes of artemisia, cabreuva and hinoki leaf, helping Light in the Leaves evoke a deeply rooted serenity.
This month's complimentary preview tealight is November's
Northlands.
October Rituals
"I use Keap candles for my baths and my ritual practices, so they are a part of the practices in my life that keep me connected and grounded."
— Candle Rituals from a Keaper
What's Included
Rest under a shimmering canopy a Light in the Leaves candle, a tealight preview of next month's Seasonal Scent (Northlands), 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.
Northlands
Seasonal Scent of November
Fir Balsam, Pine Needles + Coziness
Feels like pine crunching underfoot
Available as the Seasonal Scent to subscribers in November and always available for purchase year-round.
October -
Light in the Leaves
November -
Northlands
December -
Reading Room
January -
Hot Springs
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.
Have questions?
Contact Us + FAQs
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Light in the Leaves: First Impressions
How others have described our newest scent.
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An ever-updating blog post with our current shipping status, so you know what to expect when you order our candles!
