Partner Spotlight: TOPIKU - sustainable hats

I searched for a while looking for a sustainable hat vendor for our hats. When I found Topiku, I was SO impressed at their ingenuity when it came to upcycling...
July 13, 2023 — Caroline Jackson

How to Create a Sustainable Home

At 1502 Candle Co we’re passionate about sustainability. That's great news because making your home more sustainable not only benefits the environment, but it can also save you money in the long run.
February 28, 2023 — Caroline Jackson

Recipe: Warm Citrus Salad from Sunday Supper cookbook

  I love citrus, from meyer lemons (try Samin Nosrat’s Meyer lemon salsa!) to cara cara oranges we typically always have some citrus in our home. I love them so...
January 23, 2023 — Caroline Jackson
Tags: recipe winter

Compostable versus Biodegradable Packaging

Compostable versus Biodegradable Packaging Originally posted our shipping supplies supplier -  Eco Enclose Here are some questions we often get. Do you have biodegradable packaging? Is your packaging compostable? Is...
October 18, 2022 — Caroline Jackson

Apple & Olive Oil Cake Recipe

APPLE AND OLIVE OIL CAKE RECIPE I’m not usually a sweets person, but that’s why I love this cake, it’s super moist and just the right amount of sweetness. It’s...
September 20, 2022 — Caroline Jackson

Summer Berry Compote Recipe

Summer Berry Compote Summer is officially here and with it comes beach days, dinners alfresco (hello beeswax tapers) and fresh berries. When my berries start to get over ripe I...
June 24, 2022 — Caroline Jackson

Fragrance Mists vs. Reed Diffusers - which are better?

Fragrance Mists vs Reed Diffusers As the season shifts into summer and the temperatures rise, candles may be the last thing you want to use. That’s where our Fragrance Mists...
June 01, 2022 — Caroline Jackson

2021 Give Back Recap

2021 Give Back Recap We’d like to start off the new year in gratitude by thanking all of our 1502 Candle Co. customers for their support. Without you, we wouldn’t...
February 16, 2022 — Emily Tongg

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement: Honoring the Kumeyaay

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement: Honoring the Kumeyaay With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, 1502 Candle Co. is encouraging our community to try to use the holiday as an opportunity to acknowledge the Native...
November 25, 2021 — Caroline Jackson
Tags: Giving Back

2021 Thoughtfully Made Holiday Gift Guide

Thoughtfully Made Holiday Gift Guide With the festive season not far away we’ve put together a 1502 Gift Guide to make your shopping a bit easier this year. From Stocking...
November 23, 2021 — Caroline Jackson

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice: It’s Seasonal Fragrance Time!

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice: It’s Time to get Cozy! I know so many of us feel like it’s been the longest, quickest year. Whether we like it or not,...
October 13, 2021 — Emily Tongg

19 Unexpected Things You Use Every Day That Contain Plastic

You’ve switched to reusable bags and always bring your own water bottle, but it’s very possible that plastic is sneaking into your daily routine. 

The first plastic, a synthetic polymer, was invented way back in 1869. And since then, plastics have become more and more popular. Now, the growing problem of plastic pollution is a worry for people around the world. 

September 23, 2021 — Emily Tongg