Candles
by Montserrat are an exceptional blend of art, spirit, and utility,
and finally, they're available nationally. Montserrat lives in the
Pacific Northwest, and for the past five years she's been supplying
local stores with candles that always sell out before she can replenish
them. A wonderful artist specializing in the qualities of the sacred
feminine, Montserrat pours candles with color mixes from her artist's
palette, scents them with the most delicate and distinctive essential
oils, and labels them with small versions of her own paintings.
Several of Montserrat's inspired lines will keep your store smelling
sweet and your customers satisfied. If you're looking for point-of-purchase
displays for the holidays, look no further than Montserrat's votive
candle display. The pleasant scents and delicate colors that make
her candles so distinctive remain strong even in the votive line.
These standard size votives ($1 wholesale) come in scents such a
ylang-ylang, peppermint, basil, rose geranium, cedarwood, grapefruit,
lavender and nag champa. The beautiful display is compact and made
to move product. The same colors and fragrances are repeated in
the Light Into Essence candle line, featuring eight different shapes
and sizes, all larger than votives. Montserrat's empowered feminine
images decorate the labels, making the candles perfect as special
yet inexpensive gifts. Narrow pillar candle sizes start at 2 by
3 inches ($3 wholesale) and range up to 3 by 11 inches ($12.75).
Special shapes include a 3-inch heart ($2.50), a 3-inch star ($2.50)
and a 6-inch high pyramid ($4.50). I especially love the Faery Magick
line, featuring 2-by-6 inch pillars empowered with crystals. Four
different enchanting fairy images decorate the labels, and each
candle comes with a special scent and prayer. My favorite one is
Bless Your Home with its soft orange hue, citrine crystal, and orange
and patchouli oils. The violet-blue background of the fairy image
contrasts with the color of the candle in a creative combination
of elements that is a hallmark of these candles. Other intriguing
candle lines include the Women's Journey. Shamanic Journey, Healing
Runes, Goddess of Abundance, Guiding Spirits, and Make a Wish line
(all priced at $3-$8 wholesale). These are empowered with handmade
adornments such as crystals with symbols painted on them and clay
goddess figurines. The labels explain meanings and uses, and candles
are tied with color coordinated raffia ribbon. Order a catalog now
and keep your shelves stocked with different styles throughout the
season. When you call to order, make sure to ask what's new, because
an artist like Montserrat simply can't resist coming up with new
lines.
