About me: Welcome to Bliss Soybean Candles & Gifts ~ an established high-end soy candle vendor based out of the very beautiful Grand Haven, Michigan! My name is Suzanne and I own this wonderful business. Make sure you subscribe to my blog! http://blisscandles.blogspot.com
I am proud to say that I have developed all of my own marketing, labels, branding, products, and ideas! My goal in candle making is to provide a high quality product - the best available - while providing an attractive container and packaging. It is true that my products may not be the least expensive but the prices reflect the materials and time I have put into them. I see some pricing that wouldn't even cover the cost of my materials and wonder how people do it!
I started my business by accident... yes, really. I was reading a magazine article about melting old candles together back in 2004 and somehow that led me to the internet to look for soy candle making supplies. I knew back then that soy was much healthier and since I have terrible allergies and asthma, that is a big plus! I was tired of the big black spots on my ceiling from YC and PL and bought some supplies.
As with anything in my life, I just couldn't do something minimal -- I made way too many candles and had to give some away to friends! They loved them which led me to make even more and then I realized I better do a craft show to get rid of them all. That was Garfield Park in 2004 and I did wonderful. And that is where it all began. Word of mouth spread like wildfire and I found myself doing about 20-25 shows a year, building a website, making marketing materials, selling in stores and on EBay, and doing fundraisers. All of that while working a very stressful, more than full-time job as a Human Resource Manager. Yes, I am tired but I love my product and I love my customers! Oh...and I have a much better job now:)
I am truly blessed with the gift of your friendship. I'm very sorry that I haven't been in touch like I should have lately. With all that has been going on with Winston I have not gotten too many chances to be online. The weeks have really gone by fast. I praise God so much that Winston is improving and is almost back to 100%. Now we’re going through an uncertain future with JJ as he remains in ICU at the animal hospital. Hopefully everything will be fine and back to normal soon. Thank you for understanding and continuing to be my friend.
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Wishing you a very special Christmas filled with much love and many happy memories. I am so glad that you are in my life....I thank God for you and your friendship every day. I pray that 2009 will be filled with many blessings for you and your family.
With much love always, Sharon & Nathan Winston, Gracie & JJ (the Bulldogs)
