By CL Candles & More
When people see the finished product — a beautifully poured candle, a cozy T-shirt, or a
farmhouse-style décor piece — it’s easy to forget how much heart and hustle goes into creating
it.
At CL Candles & More, every item is handmade, packaged, and
shipped with love. And while no two days ever look exactly the same, each one is filled with
creativity, coffee, and a whole lot of candle wax.
Here’s a peek behind the scenes — a day in my life as the maker, dreamer, and
everything-in-between behind CL Candles & More
☕ Morning: Coffee, Candles, and Creativity
The day always starts early — usually with a hot cup of coffee in one of my 16oz glass tumblers
and the scent of something cozy already filling the house.
✨ Cassie’s Morning Ritual:
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Light a candle to set the tone for the day
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Check messages and orders from overnight
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Write out a to-do list (which always seems to grow faster than I can cross it off)
💛 Cassie’s Note: “The quiet of the morning is my favorite time — it’s when I can plan, dream,
and start the day with gratitude before the busy begins.
”
🕯 Late Morning: Pouring, Pressing, and Preparing
Once the shop gets going, it’s all hands on deck — candles to pour, T-shirts to press, labels to
design, and boxes to build.✨ What the Workshop Looks Like:
Counters lined with candle jars cooling in rows
Wax melts setting in their trays
Freshly printed labels waiting to be applied
The hum of a heat press and the smell of fragrance oils in the air
🩶 Cassie’s Tip: “There’s nothing like seeing a fresh batch of candles lined up — it’s proof that
small progress adds up to big results.
”
🛍 Afternoon: Packing and Planning
Once the day’s creations are finished, it’s time to prepare orders for shipping and start planning
for new releases or upcoming craft shows.
✨ Cassie’s Afternoon Tasks:
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Double-check each order for accuracy and quality
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Add personal touches — like handwritten thank-you notes
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Photograph new products for the website or social media
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Update inventory and brainstorm what’s next
💛 Cassie’s Note: “Packing orders is one of my favorite parts of the day — knowing that
something I made is headed to brighten someone’s home feels like magic.
”
🌿 Evening: Reflection and Restock
As the day winds down, it’s time to clean up, restock supplies, and reset for tomorrow.
✨ Cassie’s Evening Routine:
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Clean pouring tools and prep new batches of wax
Restock labels, packaging, and blanks
Tidy the workspace and set up for the next morning’s projects
Light another candle (always) and enjoy a few quiet minutes of calm
🩶 Cassie’s Note: “It’s never-ending — but in the best way. There’s a rhythm to creating, and
ending each day with gratitude keeps me grounded.
”
🌸 The Real Behind-the-Scenes
Running a handmade business means juggling a little bit of everything:
📦 Shipping & packaging
🎨 Designing & creating
📸 Photographing & marketing
💻 Managing social media & listings
💬 Responding to customers
💡 Dreaming up what’s next
✨ Cassie’s Truth:
“It’s busy, messy, and sometimes overwhelming — but it’s also full of joy, community, and
purpose. Every day is a reminder that I get to do what I love.
”
💛 Cassie’s Note: “Behind every candle, shirt, or décor piece is a woman chasing a dream with
a cup of coffee and a lot of heart.
”
💌 Final Thoughts
Behind the brand is just me — a maker who loves turning simple materials into something
meaningful. It’s not glamorous, but it’s real, and it’s filled with passion.
At CL Candles & More, every product you buy supports this dream
— a dream built one candle pour, one press, and one happy customer at a time.✨ Thank you for being part of my handmade story — every day, every order, every smile
matters.
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