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Hey everybody! I am thrilled to announce the limited mini-box is now available for purchase. Featuring a whipped soap from Buttercup Soaperie (an Ellicott City friend whose shop is on my street), a decadent layered sugar scrub from Sugar Spider (run by Brooke Perry, one of my oldest maker friends), and two products from us here at Sihaya & Company-- our Rose Petal Gelato scent in limited edition iridescent glass packaging, and a subtly shimmery lip balm with a delicious marshmallow scent. There are 24 of these boxes up for grabs, and when they're gone, they're gone!Additionally, there are three...

I am thrilled to announce the next project from Sihaya & Company!The Marshmallow Dreams Mini-Box will feature four products to brighten your winter doldrums. I am working with Brooke of Sugar Spider and Autumn of Buttercup Soaperie to craft a little box of comfort and sweetness.While I have traditionally offered five big boxes each year (four seasons + a Halloween box bonus), this year I have decided to add in a few mini boxes as a way to use limited edition vessels and work with even more indie vendors. Whereas the larger boxes are made-to-order and cap at 50 units, the plan...

Hey everybody! In 2021, I would like to share some behind the scenes peeks into how we make our candles.I have been busily wick testing a new vessel that will be offered in limited amounts this year, as they are available. (Just like many bath & body companies have faced pandemic-related plastic/bottle shortages, candle makers have faced glass shortages.) As any candle maker will likely tell you, the trickiest part of making a good candle is choosing the right wick. So many things can go into picking the right wick, and ultimately you have to find the right wick for...