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At Seventh Avenue Apothecary, we hand-poured and craft all of our products in historic Ybor City. We are family and female-owned and operated, celebrating our 10th year anniversary! This holiday season we have you covered for gifts! Read on to find the best gifts for your friends and family members! 1.Signature Glass Gift Tubes Gift Tubes include 1 Signature Candle with 65+ hours of burn time. With a bright colorful graphic on the front, you can either make your recipient smile in joy or laugh at Meowy Christmas.  2. Mini Tin Tubes Includes three hand-poured soy wax mini tin candles. Say Feliz Navidad or Happy Holidays with a selection of 6 different holiday designs to cheers to this season. We also have Tampa-inspired designs and locations-inspired such as Anna Maria Island, Nashville, and more!  3. Gasparilla-Themed Signature Candles  Perfect for your boat or Tampa Bay-loving person. Our Gasparilla line includes fragrances such as Spiced Rum + Coconut and Ginger Beer + Dark Rum.  4. Signature Glass Candle Packs For your candle-loving person – Give them all of the best fragrances with signature glass candle packs! Are they more cozy on the couch or a Perfectly Crafted Cocktail?  Not sure what to get them? Gift cards give them the ability to choose what they want!

Holiday candles can have a range of fragrances, from sweet sugary vanilla to smokey tobacco. As we bundle up with the new season, we may want to bring in the scent of forest trees or berries. Here are our top 5-holiday candle fragrances to love this 2022 season. 1. Frasier Fir + Thyme The signature, most-popular scent – for those who have a fake tree. Light this soy wax candle for the tradition of fresh-cut Fraiser trees topped with aromatic notes of herbaceous snaps of fresh thyme and a bit of festive apple and berry. 2. Bonfire + Spun Sugar S’mores next to the fire – This scent will transport you to a cool night-sitting fireside with roasted marshmallows! Hints of charred wood around an open bonfire combine with the sweet aroma of roasted marshmallows, topped off with hints of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.   3. Cypress + Forest Berries  Breathe in the scent of fresh snow-covered cypress trees and hints of wintery forest berries with our limited edition scent for the holidays: Cypress + Forest Berry. This scent will transport you to a wintry wonderland! Get ready to get cozy! 4. Tobacco + Vanilla Bourbon  Bold and complex notes of the tobacco leaf are combined with a caramel-like aroma of bourbon and finished off with a layer of cinnamon. This fragrance is one of our fan favorites for its robust aromas. Hand-poured by a fifth-generation family in a warehouse located in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida cigar capital of the world, this candle has a unique story and memorable scent. 5. Balsam + Mistletoe Kiss me under the mistletoe, it’s the holiday season! This scent will bring you back each holiday season with its traditional aromas of balsam and mistletoe with holly and fir. Have a fake tree? This strong scent will fill up your home with cheer.  Balsam + Mistletoe begins with bright berry and citrus notes; you then experience a fresh forest full of evergreen, pine, cypress, and cedar trees. The fragrance is completed with patchouli and hearth spices.

We are introducing six new scents to Seventh Avenue Apothecary, a 100% soy wax, eco-friendly, women-owned brand hand-pouring all candles in historic Ybor City, Tampa, Florida. Here are the last of the three newest scents! Almond Shortbread + Nutmeg Oven-baked almond butter shortbread cookies with notes of nutmeg. Light this candle and it will smell of freshly baked cookies in your home, perfect for the holiday season or an after-dinner dessert.  Balsam + Mistletoe Kiss me under the mistletoe, it’s the holiday season! This scent will bring you back each holiday season with its traditional aromas of balsam and mistletoe with holly and fir. Have a fake tree? This strong scent will fill up your home with cheer.  Balsam + Mistletoe begins with bright berry and citrus notes; you then experience a fresh forest full of evergreen, pine, cypress, and cedar trees. The fragrance is completed with patchouli and hearth spices. Gingersnap + Royal Icing Crispy gingersnap sugar cookies topped with sweet and creamy royal icing topped with cinnamon and clove.    Which one would you light?

We are introducing six new scents to Seventh Avenue Apothecary, a 100% soy wax, eco-friendly, women-owned brand hand-pouring all candles in historic Ybor City, Tampa, Florida. Here are three of the newest scents. Check back later for the next 3! Sea Lavender + Linen This fresh linen coastal scent blends together the light aromas of the ocean…  Perfect to refresh the bathroom or laundry room.  Strawberry + Tomato + Guava The fruit sweetness of strawberry, tomato, and guava (yes, tomato is a fruit!) This scent will bring you back to mom’s homemade sweet tea and freshly chopped fruit on a hot summer day. Perfect for those who love the sweet scent of fruit and perfect for layering with other scents. Smoky Suede Leather, Violet Leaf, and Cardamom are blended together to create Smoky Suede.  This scent brings us back to an old-fashioned smoking room with worn leather chairs. Perfect for an at-home office or for a special man.   Which one would you light?

Burning candles can greatly help you to fight stress and anxiety and can become a personal ritual to commit to reflection and relaxation. Psychologists say candles have a positive effect on mental health… Let’s dissect why.  1.Ambiance The flickering light makes you feel calmer as the atmosphere becomes more tranquil and the particular scent the candle emits also helps to relax you. Lighting a few well-placed candles in your home can really add effect and create a cozy and intimate atmosphere.  2. Mindfulness  Floral or herbal scents such as Black Pepper + Lavender and Green Mandarin + Geranium Tea are best when trying to ease the racing mind as lavender and geranium promote relaxation.  3. Memory & Mood The smell of scented candles stimulates our limbic system, the part of the brain that is home to our memory and emotions. Balancing hormones like serotonin and dopamine in our brains can help us regulate our moods. For memory, studies show that burning a candle when studying and then burning a candle when taking the test greatly improves results.  When burning candles, you will want to choose clean-burning candles made from soy wax. Hand-poured in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida. Shop Soy Wax Candles.

There's nothing more relaxing than lighting autumn-scented candles, cozying up by the fire, and bringing in the new season. Here are 4 scented candles that will spark Autumn memories: Bonfire + Spun Sugar This scent will transport you to a cool night sitting fireside with roasted marshmallows! Hints of charred wood around an open bonfire combine with the sweet aroma of roasted marshmallows, topped off with hints of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. 2. Spiced Pumpkin + Clove Warm pumpkin, sweetened from roasting, drenched with decadent caramel, ginger, vanilla bean and of course, clove. 3. Cinnamon Whiskey + Spruce Yuletide fun with warm cinnamon spices and smoky, full-bodied whiskey paired with fresh cool sprigs of spruce. 4. Tobacco + Fireside Tobacco + Fireside embodies the scent of sitting alongside a crackling fire and the scent of rich, sweet tobacco.  Fresh pine and cedar wood are accented with patchouli, golden amber, warm musk, and a touch of Eucalyptus. Reminds you of the holidays at Granddad’s house!4 Autumn-Scented Candles You'll Love This Season

Trim Your Wicks Before lighting your candle for the first time, use your wick trimmer to cut the wick to ¼ or ⅛ in.    Avoid Drafts Open windows, air conditioners, and heat vents should be kept far from the candle to avoid dancing flames. A straight flame distributes heat equally which leads to a clean and even burn; it eliminates excessive smoking, tunneling, and wasted wax around the inside edge of the candle; it enhances the fragrance throw and it extends the lifespan of your candle because it burns slower.   Create a pool When lighting your candle for the first time, you always want to create a candle pool where the melted wax reaches the side.   Dip your wicks After you enjoy your candle, (lit for no more than 4 hours!), use your wick dipper to push the wick into the hot wax pool, then lift it up for the next burn.    If you experience any tunneling, read our blog about how to fix it!

An under-burning candle occurs when there’s excess wax being left on the walls of your candle, typically when your candles are only lit for a short period and the wax does not get enough time to melt evenly. The recommended burn time increment when first lighting a candle is 3 hours. On your initial burn, allow the candle to “burn” until the wax pool reaches the outer edge before you blow it out. This will allow the candle to set a “memory” of how far it melts the wax every time you use it. The burning time depends on how wide your candle is, so if you don’t have a lot of time to enjoy the scent and warmth of your candle, consider choosing a narrower one. Candle tunneling happens when a severely underburned candle creates a deeper hole that goes down the center of your candle while leaving a wall of hard wax around the outer corner of your burn pool. When tunneling occurs, it can cause your candle to die out as it gets drowned by the melting wax.  How to fix the tunneling candle? Burn candle longer Place the candle in a draft-free area to ensure that it will burn evenly. Don’t trim wicks Blowdry the edges  Use a spoon or paper towel to wipe and scoop the excess wax around the edges. For the excess wax, you can choose to throw it away to expose a bit more of your candle’s wick, or you can spread it on top of your candle as evenly as you can. Seventh Avenue Apothecary is a majority female and family-owned business creating artisan-made candles using American-grown soybeans sourced in the United States and hand-poured in a historic building in Ybor City. Our Signature Collection includes glass and tin candles, room sprays, aroma oils, and wax melt chips with over 60+ different unique fragrances.  Best-selling scents include White Tea + Fig, Minted Grapefruit + Sage, Ocean Mist + Moss, and Tobacco + Vanilla Bourbon. This year we celebrated 10 years of business and hope to grow further to help people whenever possible. Shop our Soy Wax Candles.

Flameless is Safer With a wax warmer, there is no flame, only light heat gi 2. Wax Melt Chips last longer  With wax melt chips, for the price, they last longer than candles created with their  3. Adjust the power of fragrance With wax melt chips and a wax warmer, you can set timers to control the intensity of the scent.  4. Soot-Free That black debris that gets stuck to your nails from candles is not an issue with wax warmers.  5. Less Waste Since it is reheating in the same bowl, all you need is a small package, not a glass candle. This makes wax warmers and chips an environmentally-friendly option.  

Create a Sanctuary: How to Make a Bedroom in a Studio Apartment or Loft When you live in a studio or loft apartment, your space becomes an all-in-one area including the kitchen, living space, office corner, and bedroom. If you’re new to renting one of these open-concept apartments, it can seem overwhelming. How can you create a sleep sanctuary in the place where you spend most of your day in? Whether you’re renting a studio in Seattle, WA, or a loft in New York, NY, there are plenty of ways to make a cozy bedroom in your place. To help you get started, we’ve reached out to experts for their best advice on how to make a bedroom in a studio apartment or loft. From scents that promote sleep to storage solutions, here’s how you can create your own sanctuary. Define what “sanctuary” means for your space Your sanctuary – what does that mean? We believe it should be the space in your home that you find most connected to – this space can change the way you feel. If that space is your bedroom, it’s calming, it stimulates relaxation for both body and mind, reconnects you to holistic energy and abundant memories. We believe everyone deserves a great candle. Light them after you kick those shoes off, before a shower, after a day of cleaning, or when you’re expecting family and friends to visit. Your sense of smell is powerful. Say goodbye to old age scents and hello to our Black Vinyasa candle, our exemplary blend of tangerine, daisies, patchouli, ginger, ylang-ylang, amber, palo santo, and musk. A studio sanctuary is a whole different level of comfort and peace with the right scents. – Cheyenne Payne, Misty Dawn Candle Company The right scents help create your sanctuary Fragrance is single-handedly one of the best ways to give your space its own identity by being an extension of you. Fragrances that are great for creating a peaceful and restful environment typically tend to be earthier scents. Think lavender, sandalwood, rose, bergamot, and sage. These fragrances are known to promote positive relaxing atmospheres. Remember to always burn your candle for at least 4 hours for the very first time, always trim your wick to 1/4th of an inch before every burn, and flip your reeds daily for your reed diffusers to keep your fragrances flowing. – Jamahl A. Grace, Grace+Love Candle Co. Candles or reed diffusers create the vibe of your studio A personally curated set of signature scented candles is like a playlist for the air in your space. cedar and lavender can help invite calm in the bedroom, light a Palo Santo candle for a sophisticated living scent, use Sequoia Jasmine for a spa-like bath, and enjoy Tomato Leaf in the kitchen. The warm flicker of candlelight adds another dimension of light and warmth to the scent, but if you need scent without a flame, try a reed diffuser, and invert the reeds anytime you wish for an instant aromatherapy boost. – Edgewater Candles Incorporate items that help you relax Defining your space is extremely important when working with small quarters. A weighted blanket is a great tool to help promote a relaxing space, giving your bedroom a different feel from the rest of your studio. It’s the perfect way to get big comfort in a small space. – Tuc Blanket These three tips will help make a bedroom in a studio Create a bigger space by using a wall bed or secret storage  Use a platform bed with storage  Install glass partitions  – The Jean Home Don’t overlook the impact of a room divider Room dividers are an excellent way to create distinct spaces for living and sleeping in a small apartment or a backdrop for a video call. Look for a double-sided design so that you get a beautiful view from either space. Foldable screens are especially useful because you can easily close and store them when not in use. – Oriental Furniture Bookshelves can be a great way to divide spaces  Bookshelves are a functional division of space, especially in a studio apartment. The height allows you to take advantage of vertical space, which is so valuable. The shelves are useful for extra storage of personal items or an opportunity to add your personality with accessories. There are some really cool designs and finishes available for added interest. – Gina V. Roth, Abode Interior Design When working with a small space, create clear zones To create a bedroom, I like to start by painting (or wallpapering) the corner of the room where the bed will go to separate it from the rest of the space. Use soft tones to make this corner calm and bed ready. If you want extra privacy, an easy trick is to add a partition wall using either shelving or slats. I love a slat wall because they are easy to make and let the light through so the bedroom corner doesn’t feel too claustrophobic. Finally, I would add lots of personal touches like house plants, incense burners, cushions, and blankets to make this corner of my home extra cozy. – Melodie Telliez, A Softer Edge  Divide your space to have a cozy corner If you live in a large loft or studio, my recommendation is to slightly divide the space and create a cozy corner for night time. An easy way to do this is to install a see-through shelving unit and put decorative objects that you can enjoy from both sides. This is a quick and elegant way to create a cozy apartment and adds a feeling of privacy to the sleeping area. When working in smaller studios, it’s crucial to be ingenious and favor multi-functionality. A good idea is to consider the bed as a sofa during the daytime. I put multiple layers of pillows to reduce its depth and put a chest as a coffee table in front of it. At night, all the pillows go into the chest and the bed is ready for a great night’s sleep. – Nadine Teboul, The French Apartment Gallery Scents create a cozy bedroom and apartment In the home, candles help to create a warm and cozy atmosphere. Lavender and chamomile scents, alone or together, are great scents for promoting restfulness and relaxation. These calming and soothing scents bring about a sense of peace and tranquility which is perfect for winding down. – Ms. Tachelle Nettles Owner/Chandler of Inhale by Chelle Candles Lavender is always a great scent for sleep Lavender is a scent that is known to promote relaxation. It creates a calm atmosphere and can help you relax your body, mind, and soul. Light our Lavender Vanilla Soy Candle or diffuse our 100% Pure Lavender Essential Oil to create a relaxing environment in your home. – Clarri Hill Embrace peppermint and eucalyptus after a long day The peppermint and eucalyptus-scented candles can help relieve stress, anxiety, or any hard day that’s been bothering you. The candle is mixed with this miracle plant to provide an instant mood boost when entering your home – it’ll clear up your chaos in no time. So go to bed, relax, light a candle and write in a journal. This scent will bring you back to memories and remind you of a good day. To elevate your mood further, consider adding crystals like Green Aventurine and Sunstone to your candle. The green stone provides you energy to remain calm while balancing your emotions, and the Sunstone brings you good nature and will heighten your intuition. It helps your real self to shine through and help fears, anxieties, and stress. – ENDORA Candles Style your bed to complement your small studio In small spaces, such as studio apartments and tiny homes, bed linens make a big impact. Selecting a couple of lightweight, yet cuddly layers will provide great functionality for changing seasons, and make a great looking bed, which is often always on display. Select a neutral coverlet for the first layer which is comfy for sleeping and easy to keep tidy. Then select a second layer that has a bit more drama for your second layer. This can be folded neatly across the foot, used as a throw for those weekend binge-watching sessions, and pulled up on cool nights. Add a single statement accent pillow to finish the look without creating clutter. – Amity Home Use items that serve multiple purposes When creating the perfect bedroom space in an open-concept room such as a loft or studio, we recommend starting with a multi-functional bed frame. Choose a bed frame that does double or even triple duty with underneath storage drawers, a built-in shelf headboard, and an embedded light fixture. This eliminates the need for extra bedroom furniture that takes up extra space, keeping true to the open space plan and combining function and design to make your bed your new favorite part of the room. – Becky Brown, Domestications Bedding Going vertical is always a great option when making a bedroom in a studio When you don’t have much room to work with, you’ll need to make the most of your vertical space. Instead of adding nightstands next to your bed, which would take some of the much-needed floor space, consider adding floating shelves to the sides of the bed to store your essentials. You can even get creative with the design, and add multiple shelves in an interesting pattern to create a focal point that will draw eyes away from the bed itself. – Georgie Mihaila, Editor, Fancy Pants Homes Everything comes down to the details We’re strong believers in the idea that a home is made in the details. It’s the little things, like candles, that can make a big impact on the overall feeling of a space. Of course in the evening, you want to create a cozy, relaxing environment in your home that encourages you to power down and let go of all the tension from the day. A lavender-forward scent, like Siblings No 05, is a go-to scent that can help set a calming mood. Or something very comforting scent like our coconut-fig scent No 09, is a perfect way to soothe the senses while you’re getting ready to sleep. – Eva Eckerblad & David Bronkie, Siblings Co Make choices to give you more space When creating a bedroom in a smaller space like a studio apartment, you might find that you don’t have the space for a regular bed frame and headboard. Using a platform frame will not only give you additional storage space underneath but allows you to get creative at the head of the bed. In place of a headboard, try painting an arch, installing wall sconces, or hanging wood panels to give the impression of a headboard without wasting any space. – Maggie Antalek Embrace the open concept layout, but make it work for your needs The ideal way to work with a studio apartment is to celebrate the open-concept, but still find ways to make spaces within the home feel separated. Use built-ins to separate spaces. You can use a large bookshelf to function as a wall, and on one side could be your sleeping area/bed, and the other could then be the rest of the home. Or if you really commit yourself, the built-ins could be continued on the other side to make a seating area that functions as your dining or breakfast nook. To top it off, adding lighting over a table allows enough more of a distinguished space within the studio.. – Hayley Francis, Neon Doves Create compact luxury Smaller open plan spaces offer the opportunity to create a luxury-inspired ‘suite’ similar to a 5-star hotel. Sleeping and other function zones don’t necessarily need to be strictly divided but rather composed as a harmonized assembly for personal use and enjoyment. Employ designer style drama to best effect with one carefully selected oversize piece of furniture or art as a focal point or backdrop. Avoid high wattage floor lamps that flood the entire space with light all at once. Place dimmable reading lamps or sconces strategically to cast pools of light that highlight furniture, art, and accessories. – Joseph Szymczak, SLATEspaces Enjoy the calming smells before bedtime The best time to use scented candles or diffusers is right before you get into bed. This gives you time to enjoy the scent and relax before turning out the lights. If you’re looking for ways to make your bedroom cozier, adding a scent is a great option. Just be sure to choose a calming scent and candle that you can enjoy right before bed. This will help you create a relaxing atmosphere that promotes restful sleep. – Candle Crowd Choose scents that are subtle and help you relax Choosing the right candle scent to relax in your apartment is essential and can help stimulate your mental health. When choosing a scent to relax, it’s best to choose subtle and gentle aromas. Powerful scented candles might cause you migraines and defeat the purpose of tranquility. Choosing a candle scent is like choosing which clothes you want to wear for the day. Light a candle and set your tone for the day. – Mother & Mai Candles Remind yourself of calming times Scented candles help stimulate the part of our brain that’s responsible for memory and emotions, so choosing scents that remind you of times you felt calm can help you create a relaxing apartment environment. Most people choose to light candles at night but they’re just as beneficial in the daytime, and can contribute to a space that promotes clarity (especially good for people who work from home.) Some of the more popular scents that promote restfulness include those with notes of eucalyptus, lavender, and sandalwood. The key to creating a perfect burn with these candles is trimming the wicks before each burn and letting them from full melt pools before putting out the flames. – Seventh Avenue Candles First consider the space you will use the candle or diffuser Determining the space will help identify what fragrance will best suit the space. More indulgent or complex scents are used in the kitchen while clean aromatic relaxing fragrances are used in bedrooms and bathrooms. Second, determine your scent category. Fresh has smooth, soothing, clean, uplifting, and relaxing notes. Great for your bedrooms, bathrooms, or a space where you relax. The fresh scent category helps you get to sleep at night or alleviate stress. – Lori Jamison, Owner of Heaven Scent Soy Candles Consider a weighted blanket to signal that it’s bedtime It can be hard to escape the ‘eat, play, sleep, repeat cycle’ in a small space because every distraction is within arm’s reach 24/7. However, training your brain to recognize that it’s bedtime can be as simple as adding a weighted blanket to your nighttime routine. Using deep pressure stimulation to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, weighted blankets can lower your heart rate and blood pressure, increase the feelings of relaxation and trigger a sleepy feeling. While a better night’s sleep is the goal, in a studio apartment every choice matters. Grabbing the biggest weighted blanket you can find isn’t a good use of your space. Instead, select a weighted blanket that is heavy enough to do the job but thin and small enough that it doesn’t get in the way. – Hippo Hug Weighted Blankets Create a cozy space in your loft bedroom by using pattern, texture, and color   Create a mural behind your bed, defining the space and creating a whimsical or happy focal point. I love incorporating fiber art, a weaving, or even a quilt to create a soft, sound-catching piece over your headboard near your bed. Make your sleeping area a sanctuary by surrounding yourself with your own preferred soothing colors. For some people, this is a palette of colorful items, for others it is a single color with a combination of saturated and pastel hues. Use a painted side table and bedding of the same color to unite the space. Low contrast rooms create a soothing atmosphere and can speed the onset of sleep. – Kirsten Conner, Kirsten Conner Interior Design Fragrances are an essential way to create ambiance in the home How do you choose the right fragrance to promote restfulness in your space? Well, everyone is crazy about scented candles and for a good reason. Scented candles not only make beautiful décor pieces, but they bring soft light and warmth to a space while permeating the perfect fragrance. When it comes to fragrances, you want to look for scents that are calming and promote relaxation. Scents like rose and jasmine are very soothing and promote relaxation. Cedarwood cleanses the air and aids stress. Eucalyptus is a scent used widely in spas because it de-stresses and helps you breathe easier. If you’re looking to improve your sleep, herbal scents like lavender and chamomile are perfect for that. – Cedar Mountain Candle Originally published by Redfin

Our Candles are for the Eco-Conscious  All of our candles are made with soy wax that is produced from soybeans grown and processed in the United States. To learn more about soy wax, read this blog post. When your candle reaches the end, you may reuse our double rocks glasses and tins for a multitude of purposes! Some ways we like to re-use our candles jars and tins are: Plant pot or propagation Drinking glasses  Office supply storage containers  Bathroom essential storage containers for things like cotton swabs Small flower vases    How to remove the wax from the jar The Freezer Method Candle wax becomes brittle when frozen and can easily be removed from its container. First, place the jar into your freezer for a couple of hours and after a few hours, you may use a knife to gently pry out the remaining wax. After, put some warm water on a paper towel and wipe out any leftover debris.  The Double Boiler / Bain-Marie Method First, Fill a bowl with boiling water and gently sit the candle container in for a few minutes. The heat from the boiling water will transfer through the sides of the container melting the wax left attached to the inside. Then the wax will soften to pour out the melted wax and wash with soap to finish.  The Wash & Go Method One of the simple methods! Remove the leftover wax using a sharp knife and then fill the container with soap and hot water from your tap, let it sit for a minute, before scrubbing the inside clean.    After your jar is completely clean, it is ready to be reused!  

June 19th is Father's Day and it will be here before you know it and we want to help you find that special gift with our father's day gift guide! Dads are notoriously hard to buy for, so we’re here to help you with some gift ideas that may not be the first things you think about. Sure, the usual safe bet gifts like grooming essentials or new tech gadgets may be universally appreciated but if the last two years have taught us anything, we know calming spaces and stress reduction are a vital components to living a balanced life. Calming spaces and stress-reduction gifts, that’s where Seventh Avenue Apothecary comes in! We’ve rounded up our twelve most popular scents for men to help create stress-relieving environments. Whether you're shopping for your own dad, your husband, your partner, or your father figure, we guarantee there is a scent in this gift guide that will be accepted with open arms!   Father’s Day Gift Guide Fragrances 1. Vetiver + Leather Vetiver + Leather is perfect for the dad who loves, well, the scent of new leather. This fragrance blend is a sophisticated mix of citrus and floral notes, paired with cedar to create a smooth and calming aroma. The scent is then topped off with rich notes of leather and a hint of vanilla. Vetiver + Leather is available in our signature glass candles, travel tin candles, mini tin candles, wax melt chips, and room sprays. This scent would make a great addition to an office or work-from-home space! 2. Tobacco + Vanilla Bourbon If you have a cigar-loving, bourbon-drinking dad, this is the scent for him; fill the room with scents of two of his favorite things! Tobacco + Vanilla Bourbon has bold and complex notes of tobacco leaves that are combined with the caramel-like aroma of bourbon. This fragrance combination is then topped off with a robust layer of cinnamon. Our best-selling Tobacco + Vanilla Bourbon scent is available in a gift set, signature glass candles, travel tin candles, mini tin candles, wax melt chips, room sprays, and aroma oils. This unique scent combination would make a perfect addition to an at-home bar area or “man cave!”   3. Mahogany + Vanilla Chestnut Mahogany + Vanilla Chestnut is appealing to the dad who loves camping or the fall season in general. This scent begins with roasting spiced chestnuts and tonka beans, which leads the way to warm, buttery vanilla beans and cinnamon. These fragrance notes are then topped off with clove and mahogany. Mahogany + Vanilla Chestnut is available in our signature glass candles and room sprays. 4. Cashmere + Frankincense  Cashmere + Frankincense has base notes of white amber, birchwood, and vanilla musk. These base notes are paired with rejuvenating frankincense. This scent is available in our signature glass candles, travel tin candles, mini tin candles, and wax melt chips. Cashmere + Frankincense is a perfect scent to have dad light up while he's enjoying a good book.     5. Black Sand + Cool Musk  Black Sand + Cool Musk is the perfect scent for dads that enjoy spending time at the beach. The base of this scent is a blend of white musk and smoky vetiver. These fragrances are then topped with green herbal notes and the light sweetness of lily of the valley. Black sand + cool musk is available in signature glass candles, travel tin candles, mini tin candles, wax melt chips, and room sprays. This is the perfect scent to light, spritz, or put in a wax melter on a weekend day!   6. Cinnamon Whiskey + Spruce  Cinnamon Whiskey + Spruce appeals to dads who appreciate the boldness of a glass of whiskey after a hard day of work. This scent features cinnamon spices and smoky, full-bodied whiskey. These fragrance combinations are then finished with fresh sprigs of spruce. Cinnamon Whiskey + Spruce is available in signature glass candles, travel tin candles, mini tin candles, and wax melt chips. This is the perfect scent to light or melt in a wax melt warmer on a cold winter night, or you guessed it, after a hard day's work!    7. Tobacco + Fireside  Tobacco + Fireside is the perfect scent for dads that enjoy the winter season or who just love the scent of the great woodsy outdoors! This fragrance scent combination embodies the scent of sitting alongside a crackling fire, and the scent of rich, sweet tobacco. Fresh pine and cedarwood are accented with patchouli, golden amber, and warm musk. These fragrances are then topped off with a touch of eucalyptus. This scent is available in our signature glass candles, travel tin candles, mini tin candles, wax melt chips, and room sprays. 8. Bonfire + Spun Sugar  Bonfire + Spun Sugar features hints of charred wood around an open bonfire. The charred wood hints are combined with the sweet aroma of roasted marshmallows and is topped with hints of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. This scent is available in our signature glass candles, tin can candles, mini tin candles, wax melt chips, and room sprays. This is the perfect scent to light up on a crisp night while sitting on an outdoor patio. This scent would also be the perfect gift for dads who like to have a candle lit while baking; we heard it makes whatever their baking come out perfect!  9. Ginger Beer + Dark Rum Ginger Beer + Dark Rum is the perfect scent for those dads who identify as pirates. We’re kidding, but it does appeal to rum lovers! This scent features notes of spicy ginger, a touch of simple syrup, and a splash of bitter orange. These notes are then perfectly infused with dark Caribbean rum. Ginger Beer + Dark rum is available in signature glass candles, tin can candles, mini tin candles, and wax melt chips. This scent would accompany a dark, stormy night nicely!  Modern Elixeurs 10. Prosperity  Prosperity features notes of citrus, calming lavender, soft geranium florals, and violet leaves that lead to hints of tobacco leaf. This masculine scent is then finished with aromatic sandalwood, mahogany wood,  musk, and soothing vetiver. This scent is part of our Modern Elixeur collection and is available as a double wick candle with a burn time of 80 hours. Prosperity would be a calming and bold scent to light after a full day of work.  11. Voyage Voyage features notes of amber, lotus petals, zesty bergamot, cedarwood, Tahitian vanilla, rosewood, and bourbon. This scent is part of our Modern Elixeur collection and is available as a double wick candle. These candles have a burn time of 80 hours! Voyage is the scent for dad to light up while he's doing something for him, self-care dad style.  12. Invasion Invasion features notes of sea salt, fresh ozone, spiced rum, and teakwood. This scent was inspired by the founding location of Seventh Avenue Apothecary, Tampa, Florida! This scent is part of our Modern Elixeur collection and is available as a double wick candle with a burn time of 80+ hours. Invasion is the perfect scent for dad to light either before or during doing cleaning and housekeeping things on a weekend afternoon.    Our Gifts are for the Eco-Conscious  If you have a father who is into sustainability, any of our candles would make thoughtful gifts. All our candles are made with soy wax that is produced from soybeans grown and processed in the United States. To learn more about soy wax, read this blog post. After our candles have been burned through, the jars and tins can be reused for a multitude of purposes! Some ways we like to re-use our candles jars and tins are: Plant propagation containers or pot  Drink glasses  Office supply storage containers  Bathroom essential storage containers for things like cotton swabs Small flower vases  Cheers to finding the most suitable gift for the father figures(s) in your life, we hope this father's day gift guide was helpful! If you have any questions or need help picking out the right scent, email us at online@seventhavenuecandles.com

Taking care of your wax chip warmer and aroma diffuser is the key to making sure you get the most out of your fragrance blends. This product care guide will help you ensure the longevity of your favorite scent distributing tools! Changing Wax Melts in Your Wax Chip Warmer Changing Wax Melts from Your Wax Chip Warmer When the Warmer is On To change wax melts if the warmer has been on for a while and the wax is in liquid form, take 1-2 cotton balls, place them inside the warmer, allow it to absorb, and dispose of the cotton balls when you are done. If any residue is left, wipe the remainder of the wax with a paper towel. This is the ideal method if your warmer does not have a removable lid or is a wall plug-in. Alternative to Cotton Balls Provided that you don’t have any cotton balls available you can use a spatula. Turn off your wax melts warmer and wait a few minutes until the wax cools down. You still want it to be warm, just not completely liquid. Take your spatula, scoop out the wax, and throw it away. Changing Wax Melts from Your Wax Chip Warmer When the Warmer is Off In case the warmer is off, turn it on for about five minutes or enough until only the bottom portion is no longer completely hardened. You can then easily pull out the wax and discard it. Using An Electric Warmer Liner A very convenient way to change wax melts from your wax melt warmer is to use a wax warmer liner or wax warmer popper liner. All you have to do is place a popper liner in your wax warmer tray before putting the wax melts inside of your warmer and be blessed with an easy clean up! There are disposable and reusable liners available. Not only do these make changing wax melts easier, but wax warmer liners contribute to keeping your wax melts in great condition. Aroma Oil Diffuser Care Tips Frequency To maintain the longevity of your aroma diffuser, it is best to clean it after each use, especially if you are switching between aroma scents. By doing this you are: Preventing leftover oils from blending with the next oils Preventing corrosion on any parts of the diffuser  If you are unable to clean your diffuser after each use, at least make sure you are not letting water and aroma oils sit in the diffusers reservoir between uses! By doing this, you are actively preventing mold from forming. Cleaning Be sure to unplug your diffuser before each cleaning. Cleaning the Ultrasonic Plate or Chip The ultrasonic plate or chip is what actually breaks down the aroma oils and disperse them with water into the air.  Dip a cotton swab into alcohol and rub it over the plate/chip to remove any excess oil build up Water and Vinegar Method Fill the diffuser halfway with water, making sure to not fill up to the max line Add 10 drops of pure white vinegar  Let the diffuser run for 3-5 minutes  Drain the diffuser completely Dip a cotton swab in vinegar and to clean any corners of the diffuser  Rinse with clean water Empty the diffuser and dry it with a cloth or clean cotton swabs Your diffuser is now clean and ready for use! Dish Soap Method Wet a microfiber or other soft cloth with water  Add a small amount of natural dish soap to the wet cloth  Wipe out the reservoir with the cloth  Rinse out the cleaned reservoir with water  Dry the reservoir with a clean cloth or cotton swabs Your diffuser is now clean and ready for use! If you are using the water and vinegar method to clean your diffuser, you don’t need to additionally clean the ultrasonic plate/chip separately. If you are using the dish soap method to clean your diffuser, it is a good idea to separately clean the ultrasonic plate/chip.  

Moms are our biggest cheerleaders, miracle makers, and best friends. This is your chance to make her day special. Limited-Edition Mother’s Day Candles Shop Now White Tea + Fig Gift Set Not sure what she likes? Try a room spray, signature candle, and a travel tin with our favorite fragrance, White Tea + Fig. This scent pairs hints of juicy citrus with the green floral notes of fresh and peaceful white and green tea. White Tea + Fig Gift Set is our most popular scent in a signature glass, mini tin, and a 2oz room spray. Enjoy the scent of White Tea + Fig! Shop Now   2. Mini Tin Best Sellers Does your mom love to light candles around the house? Try 6 of our best-selling scents so she can try them all out! From scents like Sea Salt + Sandalwood to Minted Grapefruit + Sage. Shop Now 3. Wax warmers are a great alternative to flame candles as they are safer and give off more scents! We have 100% soy wax chips! Our Primrose & Teakwood scent is a modern take on the herbaceous, sweet floral accentuated with intense aromas of amber and wood and complimented with bergamot, cardamom, and jasmine. Pair our wax chips with a Botanical Wax Warmer. A beautiful glow comes through this translucent glazed porcelain with a heavily patterned botanical leaf design. A beautiful glow comes through this translucent glazed porcelain with a heavily patterned botanical leaf design. Shop Wax Chips Shop Wax Warmers

The bare tree branches start sprouting green buds, the air smells of freshly bloomed flowers, the days get longer, and sleepy animals start to awaken from their long winter slumbers. These are the tell-tale signs of Spring, which are more often than not welcomed with open arms. Commemorate this Spring season by freshening up your home so you can fully enjoy all this season has to offer! Add Spring Scents To Your Home There is no better way to make your home more Spring inspired than by adding scents that represent the season to your  countertops, coffee tables, shelves, and end tables. At Seventh Avenue Apothecary, the changing seasons influence us to create scents that a reminiscent of Spring activities and happenings! Flame Options Candles are a great way to transform an atmosphere through scents, which can change the way we feel in a space. Flame options also contribute to calming minds and improving moods. We have formulated some limited edition new Spring scented candles to help you create an ambiance that embodies everything that Spring is all about! Green Mandarin + Geranium Tea combines oakmoss, bitter mandarin, and a touch of clove and sage, making it a delightful candle to light as you prepare a lunch made of fresh fruits and vegetables.  Goji Berry + Costal Cedar combines bergamot, watery marine, and riesling, making it the perfect candle to light on an outdoor patio as grill-up food to enjoy with friends and family. Tomato + Arugula combines fresh garden herbs with peppery aroma, making it the most splendid candle to burn while arranging floral bouquets for your home or while you're harvesting fresh sprouts from your vegetable garden.   Blood Orange + Champagne smells of effervescent sweet citrus, making it the most enjoyable scent to burn while hosting a brunch or enjoying a picnic in the park. Bonfire + Pina Colada combines charred wood with pineapple and coconut making it our top entertaining scent for nighttime bonfires and hangouts.  Spearmint + Green Matcha combines soothing lavender, geranium, corn mint, spearmint, and sage, making it a lovely scent to enjoy on a breezy Spring day while you work or study. This scent would also pair well with a nighttime bath or reading! Flameless Options Flameless scent options are an appreciable option for those who want to create an atmosphere that smells like Spring without the flame. Choosing a flameless option is also a great idea if you have young kids running around or pets that could knock over candles. All of our new Spring scents are available in room sprays! Bring Fresh Florals Into Your Home Do you know what goes hand-in-hand with spring-scented candles and room sprays? Fresh florals! Having fresh flower bouquets in your home help reduce stress, increase creativity, and calm your mind. Combining bouquets with candles or room sprays can help cultivate the ultimate relaxing space. If you’re feeling creative, you can choose floral colors you think to resemble the scents of the candles or room sprays you choose! I don’t know about you but I think a floral arrangement of orange, pink, yellow, and white would compliment a blood orange + champagne candle or room spray perfectly.  No matter which way you decide to open your arms to Spring with, we hope your days are filled with light breeze and sunshine!  

Changing wax melts when the warmer is on: To change wax melts if the warmer has been on for a while and the wax is in liquid form, take 1-2 cotton balls, place them inside the warmer, allow it to absorb, and dispose of the cotton balls when you are done. If any residue is left, wipe the remainder of the wax with a paper towel. This is the ideal method if your warmer does not have a removable lid or is a wall plug-in. Alternative to cotton balls: Provided that you don’t have any cotton balls available you can use a spatula. Turn off your wax melts warmer and wait a few minutes until the wax cools down. You still want it to be warm just not completely liquid. Take your spatula, scoop out the wax, and throw it away. If your warmer is off: In case the warmer is off, turn it on for about five minutes or enough until only the bottom portion is no longer completely hardened. You can then easily pull out the wax and discard it. Electric warmer liner: A very convenient way to change wax melts is to use a wax warmer liner or wax warmer popper liner. All you have to do is place a popper liner in your wax warmer tray before putting the wax melts inside of your warmer and be blessed with an easy clean up! There are disposable and reusable liners available. Not only do these make changing wax melts easier, but wax warmer liners contribute to keeping your wax melts in great condition. At Seventh Avenue Apothecary we have a wide variety of unique 100% natural soy wax melts. Explore our shop now!

We all know what summer really means...kids and pets running inside, musty humid afternoons, and some unwanted smells drifting throughout your home! What can you do to combat that?  Diffuse!  Aroma Oils offer a consistent way to scent your home without worrying about flames. Diffusers that plugin will typically disperse scent for about 8 hours! Giving you fragrance all day long! Spray! Room Sprays give you the opportunity for instant fragrance! 1-2 sprays per room will give it an instant refresh (pro-tip: spray at your front door so that guests are instantly greeted with scent.) Location! It may seem like you should just light candles everywhere to fill your home, but be intentional with your scents. The citrus fragrance is perfect for your kitchen, it will make it the perfect gathering space. For your living room, we suggest an oceanic or floral scent, fragrances with Fig or Sandalwood are perfect for this lively space.

Are you looking for the perfect corporate gift for your clients? There are more choices than ever when it comes to custom gift items, and it can easily become overwhelming to search for something valuable and worthy of your clientele. When you give a custom gift, you want it to be well-received by all; why not consider branded candles? Let’s take a look at a few reasons! When it comes down to it, everyone loves a custom candle. Candles are a staple in American homes, practical, and are universal. Giving a beautifully designed custom candle as a gift shows that you are thoughtful and value the recipient. The days of giving clients boring old branded pens, stress balls, and mugs! With more accessible online options for services, there has never been a better time to modernize your corporate gifting with something that your clients are guaranteed to love. Branded corporate gifts are an essential part of keeping clients engaged and meeting them at a personal level so that the client feels that they are appreciated. When giving a corporate gift, a client will be more likely to contact you again for any future business, and they are more likely to share their positive experience among colleges and friends. Visit our Private Label Application to get started on your custom candles! Application