Made in the 216 Highlights

This past weekend marked our debut at Made in the 216 as well as the grand opening for The Dredgers Union. In the heart of Cleveland on 4th street there was a bustle of energy, architectural eyecandy and an urban coolness.
The event featured local Cleveland and regional artisans & designers in a hip "Circus" themed pop up retail gathering.
Repurposed industrial chic furniture by 26 BRIKS, graphic treats designed by THIRSTY and upcycled - socially conscious bags by COSMIC BOBBINS just to name a few.
Beautiful jewelry & hip clothing designs and a menagerie of locally created art graced the space as well. Also helping to pull the event together was Jennie from Room Service who was well, just a sweetheart. Thanks Jennie!
Kudos! to Danielle DeBoe & Sean Bilovecky's collaboration resulting in a lifestyle store with "Domestically Produced Values."
Lastly, thank you to all of you who made the trip and supported all of our creative endeavors. You Rock!

Look at our new RECLAIM Collection

Do you like aromatherapy candles, cool design with a purpose...you need to try our new RECLAIM line. Vegan Friendly and at a sweet 15.95 ea.

Back Full Time!

After a long stretch with some soul searching and trying to juggle two jobs, I have made the decision to make 1820 my full time endeavor.

With that....we have made updates to the store and added some wonderful natural / organic products as well as handcrafted original items to go with our candle line for gift giving.

Have a peek.........www.1820house.com

I am looking forward to the future and to making the studo available to you full time!

A Fresh New Look

Check out our newly designed website! It is fresh and clean and a great start to a new outlook. www.1820house.com
This site is really geared to the main bread and butter of the business, the candle line. Never fear early lovers........I'll be adding some pages for you too!

Shaker Woods 2010

If you haven't already heard.......we are at the Shaker Woods Festival, Columbiana Ohio for 3 weekends in Aug. Our first weekend was face melting hot but amazingly successful due to the fabulous attendance , repeat fabulous customers and refreshing ice tea's in multiples from the Mason's booth. Thank you , Thank you, Thank you!
Our 3 layer new candle experiment sold out , the aromatherapy line is 3/4 gone and a huge chunk is gone out of our regular line. How cool is that!
Two weekends remain so if you haven't experienced the show and are looking for something to do, hop in the car for a road trip. Check out www.shakerwoods.com for travel information.
As an ending note, we will not have studio hours for the month of August due to the show and my work schedule. As soon as I can I will post the fall hours schedule.
Again, thank you for all the support, wonderful compliments and continued patronage.
While a big challenge this year to keep up, it makes it so worth while when I hear the loving comments about the candle line.
Keep Cool!

Look Ultra Cool with our Organic Tee's

In case you didn't already know it from Facebook, Twitter or from stopping in the shop, our Organic Tee's are now in!
They are ringspun 100% Organic cotton, super soft and well, to be honest make you look ultra cool!
Available in Fitted Ladies (runs very small, Lg is like a small) and Reg Unisex with a slimmer fit. $20.00 ea.

Hope you all are enjoying your summer!

Full Blown Candle Making Fun!

We ar in full swing as we prepare for our annual trek to the Shaker Woods Festival. While one of my candle making escapades a few of my apprentices showed up on late night and sure made it fun. Thought I'd share a few photos.
Somehow the monkey see monkey do's were slightly confused, there was some neck wringing and laughs to be had. What a life I live!

Spring Update - Change in hours

Hope this latest post finds everyone enjoying the great weather and doing well! We've just finished up I Made It! Market in the Southside of the Burgh. It was a fantastic venue with many wonderful artisans and we could not have asked for a better location or weather. While showing off our most awesome candle line, there was live entertainment, kid's crafts, a chili cookoff and we noshed on Qdobe mexican only to top it off with Cheesecake Factory at the end. A special shout out to Brad, Dan, Ian, Kenny, Hot Sally and Jackie for showing us love and support! Attendee's even brought their pooches , one of which was a large "Boxalab" that gave my extrodiary helper of the day a hug. Thanks again to Carrie for a job well done!
This month has also been the kick off to the insane candle making for Shaker Woods that will be in Aug. Pallet loads of jars, wax and fragrance have arrived and will keep me busy many nights.

Now ....on to some major business. Many of you know that I worked at General Motors only to be laid over a year ago thus provoking me to take the leap to open my retail location. We'll.....this past Friday, I received a letter of recall back to work ......for MONDAY. Yes, that is right, MONDAY! 3 days notice! I had know that it was a possibility but did not think that it would happen until June. It has put me in somewhat of a bind as to keeping the store open on the same schedule that it has been. So, with that, I want you all to know that the store WILL NOT be closing it's doors. We will just be going through an adjustment phase. The plan is for me to be open when I can be available until my summer help starts. I have my son Jesse which many of you have met, Allison my outstanding "apprentice" and Brianne my lovely sales associate which will start as soon as school is out. Until then it will be hit and miss with our hours. The goal is for me to be there Monday's 1:00 until 4:30, Closed Tues & Wed, Thurs & Fri 1:00 until 4:30 , Sat 10 until 3:00 & Sun 12:00 until 3:00. Hopefully this will allow for everyone to still have a time slot to pick up their candles, and you'll still get to see my smiling face! This will no doubt be a huge adjustment for me so PLEASE....bear with me and be patient during this time. I appreciate all of you and your business and want to keep you happy but also need to make this transition as smooth and economical for a small business as possible. Hopefully by summer, help will be in place and morning hours will be back in business!
Again...thank you for all your support, wonderful comments and finally for choosing to burn 1820 House candles!

I Made It! Market!

Need something fun to do April 10th? You should come to the I Made It! Market in Pittsburgh!

We will be there along with some pretty awesome artisans! It is from 2 to 8 , features entertainment , food and a ESPN sponsored / celebrity judged Chili Cookoff!

1820 House on WFMJ Locally Owned Part 2 - The Interview!

1820 House on WFMJ Locally Owned Part 1

Update for Mid Winter

It has been a while since my last post. My apologies! I have been diligently working on new fragrances for the 2010 list. Once fragrances are tested (which takes time) they are added and ones that didn't do so well are removed.

I have re-arranged the store twice now. I am never settled! I now have the main part of the store showcasing my handcrafted lines, artisan pieces and unique gifts. The back room is now a vignette of 18th century replicas , antique smalls and remaining early american pieces. It is actually cozy. As much as it pains me to see it disolving........businesses must evolve and change to sustain and keep current to what the paying customer wants to see. (within reason)

The store will still remain a artisan made / handcrafted USA shop. You will find very little imports. I try very hard to support independent artisans. I've been helping to encourage a young jewelry artist (Erica Wilson - Something in Between )to embark on an adventure in combining antique with new. Her pieces are beautiful and one of a kind! Another East Palestine graduate (Dara Morgan-Greensboro, NC) has graced my walls with some of her original paintings which are lovely and an exceptional price for handpainted canvas.

Enjoy a peek at some new items..........and a sample of the new brochure I'm working on.

Stay warm and think SPRING!

View our Segments from WFMJ 21 Youngstown

In case you missed our segments on the candles and 1820 House, here is a look.


Part 1
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Part 2
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Thank you again! WFMJ & Lauren

Thank You!!!

Thank you WFMJ 21 Youngstown and Lauren Lindvig for asking us on the show and the great segments. Lauren made me feel so at ease and it was extra nice for the wonderful praise she gave the line. The studio cast and staff were great also . It is so nice to have such positive feedback and network with wonderful people. One thing I didn't get to say on the segment was "Thank You" to all my customers, my family and community for their support. Without you....I wouldn't be doing this.

For all you future customers. ( and old alike)

I am getting ready to post the fragrance list for spring any day. I'm completing the testing of some new additions and will have the list posted on the blogs.

Also, if you have any questions, please call the studio / shop at 330 -426- 9955 between 10:30 and 5:00

Have a great day!

-experience nature inside & out-

Happy New Year to everyone!

Hope this latest addition to the blog finds everyone having had a wonderful holiday and sticking to their resolutions for 2010.

I am knee deep into testing new fragrances for the aromachology candle line (Pink Icing, Raspberry Truffle, Mediteranian Fig, Lavender Coconut Milk, Basil Tomato Leaf and Lemongrass Sage just to name a few). Sweet Almond and Madagascar Vanilla & Ylang Ylang essential oils will be included in the aromatherapy line as well. 4 different types of glycerine soaps will be available this year in Oatmeal, Aloe/Olive Oil, Honey and Shea Silk.

I'm also looking into some wonderful letterpressed cards and gourmet chocolates for Valentine's Day.

One thing I wanted to do with the start of the new year, is to help promote a local new business like myself..."Robinwood". Fred & Trina Drotleff 's quaint shop is just down the street from mine (94 North Market Street) and they have cozy handknits made from Alpaca's made either with their own Aplaca fleece or some of the other local farms in the area. There is a nice selection of hats, gloves, scarves, throws and more! http://www.robinwoodfarmalpacas.com/

The hat and gloves I'm wearing in the photo are from their shop and are priced between 15.00 and 20.00. The 11 oz aromachology tumbler candle comes beautifully boxed for 10.95 at the 1820 House candle studio 135 North Market Street , East Palestine, Ohio 44413

So, now there is no excuse not to experience nature inside & out. The warm glow of a 1820 House candle inside and the warmth of Robinwood's Aplaca handknits while you enjoy the outdoors this winter.

Happy Thanksgiving - Special Weekend Hours and Offers

Today kicks of two big things. The start of the holiday shopping and a time to reflect upon the many blessings we have in our lives. Hopefully for those reading this........there are many!

I am very grateful for the fact our store is thriving despite a slowed economy , that I have a wonderful supportive family, great friends, a beautiful home to enjoy and yes...that I'll have a nice bottle of "red" to enjoy tomorrow!

In an effort to share some love I'd like offer some special prices for your holiday shopping.

1.) All Faux greens, potted trees, wreaths and Ornaments will be 30% off

2.) All Redware pieces will be 25% off!

3.) All Large Candles 25% off!

This sale is good through Sunday!

Store Hours

Wed - 10:00 until 6:30

Thursday - Closed in observance of Thanksgiving but.........If I'm feeling it, you may catch the store open.

Friday - 10:00 until 6:00

Saturday -10:00 until 4:00

Sunday - 12:00 until 4:00

I want to also give a big Thanks for the wonderful weekend we had for the Holiday Home Tour Open House event. It was super and so great to see everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving !

Holiday Open House at 1820 House

It is that time of year once again , when the East Palestine Town & Country Garden Club hosts it's annual Christmas Home tour and like the past 5 years we will be joining in the celebration. This year will be different however, as we will be hosting our event at our new shop instead of our home.

You can expect it to be decorated in a manner that will inspire and put you in a festive mood! There will be fresh mixed pine / cedar/ boxwood wreaths, beautiful ornaments and collectible santas, some new handmade French grain sack inspired linens, 18th century script initial mugs (as featured in House Beautiful) a great selection of our candles , fragrance sprays and more.

Tickets to tour the homes on tour are available at our store (10.00 ea to view 5 different homes) and there are other merchants decorated and open for business as well. Two craft shows are being held at the Unity Grange and Heid Hall , so there is something for everyone and you can certainly make a day of it!

Hours of our open house will be Friday, Nov. 13th 10:00 until 7:00 and Saturday, Nov. 14th 10:00 until 5:00.

So.....get out and have some fun this weekend and visit East Palestine!

Check These Out!

I redesigned the label for the boxes to reflect the new logo we have added to the line. Yea...it was there before (in brown) but we were just testing it out! It is an 18th century tree graphic and it has a mysterious and natural simple look that I love. The house will still remain on the standard line but we think this new logo really fits nice.

As always...we put them on recycled boxes and bags and paper stock.

I also would love to do some letterpress with the line especially since I found the (not sure how I missed them before????) Cranky Pressman http://www.crankypressman.com/ in Salem,Ohio. They have a new website ..so check them out!

I have also decided to partake in the brainstorm that Candra Squire of "Salty not Sweet" had of offering a sweet Trunk Show . The idea is to bring handmade goods right to your door. She is booking holiday shows right now and will be offering some hip and very cool things such as handcrafted items from Terra Verde Soap Co, Cleveland Clothing Co, Candras awesome letterpressed fun as hell cards and many more. Check out her site for information on scheduled trunk shows or to schedule one for yourself!!! http://saltynotsweetcraft.wordpress.com/trunk-shows/

Heading to Oddmall - CHRISHANUKWANSMADAN

Ok - So.........I can hear you mumbling to yourself "Chrishanukwansmadan? Oddmall? What the?" It is more than just an ordinary craft show. It is a celebration of uniqueness, creativity, imagination, and wonder where artists , crafters and the like - minded sorts gather to offer their unusual creations for public comsumption and it's the next venue we will be showing off our candle line. . This is not your average "country craft show" but there will be wonderful handmades such as clothing, jewelry, fiber arts, letterpress, soaps, candles by your's truly, and more more more.

This creative compilation is set to take place:

Saturday, November 7th 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and will be at the

Clarion Hotel and Conference Center (Akron area)

240 East Hines Hills Road

Hudson, Ohio 44236

Here is the other great part! The admission is 100% free to the public!

What a great jump start to holiday shopping as well as a funky and fun thing to do on a Saturday.

Check it out!

Fall Table Setting