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Cheers to another year of custom candles
Charleston Candle Co. is a family business that started back in the summer of 2016. | Photo provided by Wawner Strategies
It’s time to celebrate — Charleston Candle Co. is celebrating eight years of business. For the occasion, shoppers who spend $75 or more in-store on Saturday, Oct. 18, will receive a special gift. Pro tip: Shoppers will get early access to the new four-wick seasonal candle line before it’s launched on Monday, Oct. 21.
So light your four-wick inspired by the Lowcountry as we spotlight the talented makers behind this family-owned Charleston candle shop.
Meet the makers
Charleston Candle Co. is run by husband and wife duo Chaz and Kristen Schwiers. Fun fact: Chaz attended the College of Charleston, Go Cougars.
Prepare to make decisions; you’ll have to choose from dozens of scents to craft your perfect candle.
Photo provided by Wawner Strategies
How things got started
During the summer of 2016, Kristen started making candles for fun out of the couple’s apartment kitchen. Once she began designing scents inspired by Charleston, the hobby expanded to an Etsy shop and eventually grew into a booming business that now calls a cozy St. Phillip Street shop home.
City Editor Callie here. Early this fall, Erika and I joined a candle-making class and we had a blast. It was so fun choosing and mixing our hand-picked scents to create our custom candles, we even had the chance to name them.
Quick facts
All candles are hand-poured in small batches locally.
Candles are made with all-natural soy wax.
The fragrance oils are free of phthalates, carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins, organ toxins, and acute toxins.
Pro tip: Sign up for classes well in advance, as they are likely to sell out.
Events
Events
Thursday, Oct. 17
Petals and Potions Workshop | 4-5:30 p.m. | Charleston Parks Conservancy Office | $50 | Make your own skincare products + herbal tinctures — all while exploring the history of medicinal plants, herbs, and flowers.
Adult Grilled Cheese Night ft. Saint Urban’s | 6-8 p.m. | A Maker’s Post, Sullivans Island | $35 | Learn how to make the perfect grilled cheese through a hands-on cooking demo — sandwiches are served with a salad and paired with wine.
Friday, Oct. 18
Lowcountry Boil Fridays | 5 p.m. | Get Carried Away, Mount Pleasant | $10 | Forget cooking and plan to take the family to feast on a Lowcountry staple.
Cooking Up Conservation| 6 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium | $45 | Enjoy small bites and a specialty cocktail crafted from local and sustainable ingredients.
Sushi Workshop | 6:30-8 p.m. | High Score Brewing Company, North Charleston | $45 | Learn traditional techniques and create your own rolls in this hands-on class.
Mayor William Cogswell has offered Charleston County $20 million for around six acres of land on Morrison Drive. If the county accepts the offer, the mayor has plans to create accessible housing options with 500 new units.
Development
Roper St. Francis’ $1 billion, ~28-acre North Charleston expansion and relocation project will now include the land from the site where Borden Dairy once operated. The project is in the design phase, with demolition expected to begin in early 2025. (The Post and Courier)
Show
Just announced. Comedian Dave Chappelle will put on a show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center next Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. (Holy City Sinner)
Biz
Cast iron and carbon steel cookware company Smithey Ironware Co. is making a $3.1 million investment and expanding operations. The company’s new Charleston County distribution facility will create 16 new jobs. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
Thursday, Nov. 7 is your next chance to join in on Second Thursdays. Around 14 small business owners in the Cannonborough and Elliotborough neighborhoods are hosting the monthly event + will stay open a little later and offer perks. The December event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Try This
Today, Oct. 17 from 4 until 8 p.m., you can head to Bumpa’s for “Third Thursday.” Eat, drink, shop from local vendors, and enjoy live music.
Listen
Do you enjoy learning about preservation and development projects? Then you’ll want to check out the American College of Building Arts Free Public Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Join Joseph Kincannon + Harrison Ogburne for a discussion on “English Cathedrals at Home and Abroad.”
Cause
Alexa, play Blue Ridge Mountain Song. We’re currently raising donations for BeLoved Asheville, a local organization supporting food and water distribution, clothing and supply deliveries, and debris cleanup across the region. 100% of funds raised will go to support recovery efforts across WNC, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Can’t beat a sunset over The Joe. | Photo by CHStoday
Whether you’re a sports fanatic — or just look good in The Citadel’s infantry blue — when it comes to sports, Charleston has no shortage of teams to support.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about local sports teams, so whether you’re already a devoted RiverDogs fan or you’re new to the area, we hope this can serve as a valuable resource.
This Tommy Hilfiger men’s faux leather jacket — it’s a warm layering option perfect for date nights + evening get togethers during the changing seasons.
Erika and I ventured to the St. Philip Street studio, where we had so much fun picking + mixing our scents. I opted for a musky + woody scent for candle one and a Christmas scent for candle two. We truly had a blast, and I’m already planning my next trip back to shop.
