GIFT SHOP HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL CANDLE PRODUCTS
The Fox and The Bee is a Sandy company that produces pure, locally-sourced beeswax candles using creativity and imagination befitting old-world children’s book illustrations. From artisan-shaped tealights to candle jars to candles molded into birds, foxes, mushrooms, and other shapes, the enterprise aims for excellence illustrated by their business statement which follows:
“We are a women-owned business determined to make candles that are truly good for people and the planet. Beeswax is the star of every candle we make. It helps clean the air as it burns and is sourced entirely from local family farms. Organic coconut oil, steam-distilled essential oils, and wicks made from organic US-grown cotton help ensure our scented candles are clean-burning and safe for you and your family! Organic edible colorant makes our birthday candles food-safe and kid-friendly. Our planet is also shown love by our use of home compostable and recyclable packaging and a solar-powered candle-making facility.
The Fox and The Bee also sell their candles at the Mt. Hood Farmers Market held in Sandy on Fridays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The market is sponsored by AntFarm, 38600 Proctor Blvd., Sandy, phone: 503-668-7962.
Vance Family Candles are handcrafted using soy. They are in metal jars with metal, screw-on lids and come in two scents: rose and forest. The 2-ounce candles are labeled as having a 10-hour burn time, which would make them not only good for a relaxing atmosphere but also practical for a storage stash for power outages. The ambiance generated by the product reflects the company motto:
“Live. Breathe. Be Happy.”
Myriam Allard-MacLeod also makes candles by hand with soy. In glass jars, they measure 3.75 inches high by 3-inch diameters at the base. The jars also have movable metal handles extending up another 3 inches and useful for moving, hanging, or decorating. They are available in various colors.
For more information on our gift shop stock, call the Sandy Historical Society, Inc. at 503-668-9109, or visit the museum at 39345 Pioneer Blvd. Tuesdays through Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
