Update: I spun the random.org number generator — congrats to commenter Michelle, winner of these candes. These beeswax candles — handmade using molds created from vintage pressed glass bar ware, glasses and bottles — are just beautiful. The creative brainchild of Deva Mirel of Fresh Pastry Stand, these decorative candles elevate your standard pillar to a whole new level of happy. We love love love using vintage treasures in new ways! And the best part? You could win the set shown above — Deva has provided a set for a giveaway. Read on for more about these artisanal candles — and to learn how to enter the contest.
When Deva contacted Pam and me about featuring her candles on Retro Renovation, we were blown away by their vintage charm. Moreover, Deva told us that we were the first blog she pitched to show her new creations — because she is a reader. That’s always nice to hear!
What a great way to use midcentury glasses, bar ware and bottles. We asked Deva for more information on how she got started making these lovely candles:
Deva debuted her beeswax candle line recently — after getting funding through backers on Kickstarter — which paid for the candle making supplies and start up costs. Around the first week of August, Deva introduced the line in her Etsy shop and is currently working on making more molds, fulfilling Kickstarter rewards and working on packaging design.
I’m just in awe of the detail that is able to be transferred from the glassware to the final candle. You can see every petal on those flowers — wow — how’s that for flower power?
It’s tough to choose, but I think this pillar candle is my favorite of the bunch — probably because I’m really digging the geometric design and tiki vibe. It would look great and create some funky mood lighting in my tiki room!
Pam says she is partial to the beeswax candles cast from molds made from vintage jars and bottles. These also would make for a memorable centerpiece for dinner parties, special events or family gatherings.
It is never too early to think about shopping for the holidays — these candles might be just the right kind of gift for that hard to shop for vintage loving person on your list!
You can learn more about Deva’s candles by watching her YouTube Video or hopping on over to Fresh Pastry Stand’s Esty shop to check out all her designs.
Thank you, Deva, for making Retro Renovation the first blog you pitched with your story… for permission to feature all these beautiful photos… and for providing the giveaway!
Wanna win the set above?
Enter by Thursday night
How to enter:
- Leave a Comment about why you like these candles and want to win.
- You must be in the U.S., so sorry, blame the hassle of trying to deal with customs.
- Contest closes at 10:30 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Sept. 6; Pam will choose a winner by random.org random number generator on Friday morning and email the winner. If she lands on Deva’s name, she will go on down. Winner must respond within one week. If they do not, she will choose another winner. Rinse. Repeat.
- Pam will post the name of the winner at the top of this post as soon as they confirm.
Update: Contest entries closed. Selection of winner, described above, in progress!
Megan says
Who wouldn’t want these candles? They are soo awsome!! I can see them sitting in my living room now 🙂
Eugenie says
I like the unusual shapes and designs on these candles. Beeswax also has a wonderful, rich color which I love.
Rebecca@MidcenturyModernRemodel says
The bottles are pretty cool. I love candles (kind of a lot), so am particularly interested in this promotion. And, given that it is September… the Christmas shopping must begin! So thanks very much for the tip. I’ll go check out the Etsy shop.
Lindsey says
awesome candles! Would love them for my mantle!
Saundra A says
What a wonderful way to combine the old and the new. And the natural color of the beeswax reminds me of beauty of amber. Thank you for adding that beauty (with utility if we dare to burn them) to our lives 🙂
Therese says
Waxy fun!
Misti says
Oh gosh, how pretty! That Tiki-esque candle is calling my name!
Sandra says
I love beeswax!
vanessa martinez says
they are just gorgeous and would match my home perfectly.
Amy Dietz says
Those lovely golden beeswax candles would really look sweet next to the pine paneling in my 1964 family room. Besides, I’m allergic to the ones they sell at “Stankee Candle Company.”