Sorry...These Capezio's are all mine!

A little selfish maybe! I have been looking for a pair of these Vintage 70's Capezio's with the turquoise butterfly's for a year now in my size. They finally arrived the day before we went to Atlanta. Not great for walking in all day long through market. I did have to take them off and walk barefoot...that's okay, I looked liked a redneck, they still look cool! We have over 70 pair of boots in stock this week, this would be a good time to check some out. I couldn't fit them all in a picture, but here are a few..... Size 61/2 Luchesse, like new, hardly worn, comfortable, gorgeous!

Size 9 , black with red inlays,vintage Dingo, fit like an 8, great heel. We are pouring tons of new fall candle scents that are truly amazing. I'll be posting some pics soon!

Bribes can sometimes backfire!

Well...This is our sweet 12 year old Faith, who hates getting her picture made! So please don't think that I am a bad mom always taking Alexa's pictures, it's just not Faith's favorite thing to do. Sunday I had this light bulb idea, that if I would bribe her with a Coke Icee she would let me take pictures....As you can see it worked...for a minute. Then.....the bees came, who also like coke Icee. She ran inside very angry, crying, left her Icee on the front porch of the studio, and here's what happened next......... Alexa happened next! Camera hog, who also likes icees! Not a good combination....Faith watching from inside the window as Alexa consumed her icee, it was not a happy day in paradise......

In the last picture Faith is still a little bitter and doesn't care that she has hair stuck in her mouth along with the straw, she is just happy to have her treat back......Don't you feel this way sometimes?

Our new lounge....

How do you like our new lounge at Wildflower Wax? Yes, lounge! It's Not an opium den, or fortune telling room as some of our customers have inquired...We added this great little area for our candle makers and bored husbands! Bring your friends, your wine and come make candles every first Friday night this fall and winter! November 6th, we have time slots at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00, cost is $20.00 a person. Call as soon as possible to reserve your spot since space is limited. Thank you so much for your support!

Very exciting event this weekend....

We have a very exciting event right here in Helena at the ampitheatre, which is across the street from our studio THIS Saturday.... Bo Bice will be the headliner. It is a charity benefit, well you can read all about the bands and the details right here at ,JAMMIN AT THE JUNCTION. Dave has been hard at work designing the tshirts for both the poker run and concert. He looks pretty cute when he draws! However interrupting his concentration will bring great wrath, gnarling teeth, the kiss of death, so I just stay away!

His Shirt design for the concert. These will be for sale at the event, the original artwork with Bo's signature will also be auctioned off.

Alexa, a wonderful gift from God...

Today is Alexa's b'day. This may be to much information for some, or if you are uncomfortable with the mention of God's name, you may not wish to read any further....16 years ago today, I was faced with a very difficult decision(pictured below), for those of you who know her, you may ask how was that so hard...I found out I was pregnant, Dave and I had only known each other 2 months, I had never seen his family or he mine, many were pressuring me to get an abortion, I had absolutely No relationship with God, and had absolutely no clue where I was going in life. However, I knew without a doubt, I was bringing her into this world. It was the very best decision I have ever made. Through her sweet spirit, her gentle ways, her unconditional love and her spiritual understanding at such a young age....I was for once able to comprehend that God makes no mistakes.... God has used her to lead others to Christ since she was only 6 years old, her prayer when she perfoms is not that she will do well or sound good, but that others will be drawn to HIM. She has been writing music for several years now. She enjoys playing for churches and youth groups all over. I just posted 3 new songs on her myspace. Please take a visit to Alexa's Myspace to see and hear how God is using her. Happy B'day Alexa!!!

Turquoise at Wildflower Wax!

Dave got to work early this morning and surprised me by painting the doors to the studio my VERY favorite color turquoise and another surprise which is pictured at the bottom...... Vintage Capezio Boots inlayed with turquoise and a wooden cross handmade by Allen Crawford....

This was my other surprise this morning, while I was at home learning how to make chai tea and homeschooling Alexa, okay I was watching an old episode of Lost....Dave took apart an old wooden structure in our back yard, moss and all, left, for work at 6:30, painted it turquoise and hand hammered a copper heart that reads Faith. I was thrilled to have so much accomplished in one day...I guess I should say that Dave accomplished so much today!

New Candle Bling & 1st Preview of Fall Scents

I suffered a loss this week.... my camera of 5 years, completely dead. Then the panic set in, what to do?" The

camera I want is only close to a thousand dollars, and my birthday was last week," I told Dave with a big

smile! The consensus is that I have to wait until Christmas, hmm. In despair I immediately started digging

around looking for Faith's Coolpix she got for her b'day last year that she took 3 pictures with, the batteries

apparently went dead so she just stopped using it! So for now it's mine.....

I don't know about you, but I am ready for fall and these new candles just out this week are really putting

me in the mood.... Hot Apple Pie Tops, Spicy Orange Middle, Gingerbread Bottoms....and if you haven't been

by the studio you won't believe the smell. If you drive by with your windows open, you can smell them!

The candle bling is new this week. Great to wrap around a candle or wine bottle to give as a gift! The tall

candle with the cross is ONE candle that we poured, 18 to 20 inches tall!

Everyone needs a little BLING.....

I know it's been a while since i posted....we have been trying to settle into our new routine of school, getting back from Atlanta market, sickness, and just plain old responsibilities. Today I decided to get my camera out and take some pictures of some of our new TOYS!!!! The new rings we got in , I have to say were my inspiration and they are moving out the door at a very fast pace! If you like the square toe cowboy boots, these are Justin size 71/2 and very comfortable with hand pegged bottoms. I have these in my closet in a size 9 and they are one of my very favorites. We just got them in on Friday and they are waiting to be tried on and taken home!

Choose nostalgia,pineapple mango candles and Izze!

New t-shirts are in by a company called CHOOSEY CHICKS! It's fun just saying their name!There company is all about making positive choices....Choose love, peace, your legacy,etc..etc...and my favorite as you can see Choose Nostalgia! Scent of the Month.....Pineapple Mango! Just the right blend to finish off the summer months... Remember their is a special discount on our monthly scents, this one good through August, so hurry up!!!
my favorite summertime drink...Izze clementine, but don't forget the white wine, big glass and some ice cubes.

The ultimate wedding gift?

Dave and I went to a fantastic wedding shower this weekend at Magnolia Manor in Helena. Jean the beautiful bride to be...tall...platinum blonde hair... who I have to say looks like a Hollywood movie star with southern charm all wrapped up into one. Two words, Love Her!!! She requested one of Dave's paintings as a wedding gift and this is what she got. I loved it so much, I have to admit I didn't want to part with it! I don't think some of the ladies over 60 knew how to react or what to say! It's kind of a girl thing so her husband will probably want to put it in a closet. So excited to announce that pretty soon they WILL be in the CLOSET on the t-shirt designs we are making out of Dave's designs, which you can get right here at Wildflower Wax!

NBC 13 News comes to Wildflower Wax!!! Video is available just scroll down!

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Wildflower Wax Studio on NBC13 today with Brook Smith at 11:30

The interview we did with Brook Smith will be airing today at 11:30!

convicted...

I know this has nothing to do with Wildflower Wax, however, yesterday I was doing some shopping in a lower income area, with bags in hand, walked out of the store to see a man in a wheelchair with no legs, beyond middle aged, tired, weathered and worn, holding a cup. Without thinking, I immediately reached for my purse fumbled around for some money and dropped it in his cup. He was so sweet, looking back I could tell he wanted someone to talk to. All that was going through my mind was, I hope he doesn't spend it on booze, drugs, or bingo. I drove to the other side of the parking lot to Mcdonald's, all of a sudden with hamburger in mouth, started crying. I realized that over the past year my heart had started getting hard, something that I never thought would happen to me. A year ago I would have sat down and asked him his name and if he needed anything. My philosophy has always been that people in suits and ties are not always the ones with the answers. I probably missed a really great conversation. Jesus didn't wear a suit and tie, or have a college degree. I have challenged myself this week to search and find what has made my heart hard, and fix it quick! What is your heart condition like? Please don't make the mistake I did.....

I've been holding out.....

We got these in last week and it hurts me to post them since they are my size! My meanie husband won't let me keep them, he says that I have enough boots! Well what woman has enough boots? These are hand pegged JUSTINS and these patterns are a thing of the past. They will fit you if you are somewhere between a ladies 8-9. Hurry in and try them on or email me if you have any questions jennifer@wildflowerwax.com

Kimmidoll's

The Kimmidoll Collection is a brand new product just introduced out of Santa Barbara, I am thrilled to be the first store in the Southeast to have the honor to place these little cuties on my shelf! The beautiful girl pictured is Celeste, she was in today and made her own custom candle with a few charms! There are 18 different dolls, with different encouraging words, they make the perfect gift for all ages at just $10.50. My 15 year old has started making her Christmas list already!!!

Don't forget the farmer's market tomorrow in Helena from 8:00-12:00! We will also be opening the studio at 9:00.

Atlanta Market

America's Mart,aka the stuff mart as we call it, in Atlanta is beyond fun for us! It is not only a place for us to go look at all of the new fun things that people have been known to act like ravenous vultures to write orders for ,so that they can be the first and only in their zip code to carry the products. It is a place where Dave and I can hang out, eat, drink coffee, laugh at the disgusting things we find in the downtown Atlanta hotel rooms, such as unidentified stains on the ceiling in not your traditional colors, huge bleach stains on the carpet of a 4 star hotel in the shape of a body, flies, and my favorite a half smoked joint on the balcony(no we didn't finish it off!) It is a place to meet new friends or bring friends to help you make decisions(Allen and Dawn we missed you terribly!) I can't wait to show you some of the new lines we picked up, 5 of them are based out of Cali!

This was the best part of Sunday night! Our trip to Azio, pizza with sausage and green olives, a tradition my friend Alisa and I started around 4th grade, a great combo. I will be posting the pics of some of the new products that come in as they show up. Have a wonderful day!

Wildflower Wax Studio presents....Alexa Rankin!

Stop by the studio in Helena tonight for an acoustic set from 6:30-8:30.........we'll be open tonight until 10:00!

Alexa playing at the studio Friday night!!!

Alexa, our sweet and very talented 15 year old, will be doing an acoustic set on Friday night at the studio from 6:30 until the movie in the park starts across the street around 8:00. This is a video of the song she wrote last week called "Reap What You Sow". I have to say this is not the usual praise and worship music that she writes, it seems to fall more into the country music genre! However, sometimes the drama in life inspires creative moments....... If you would like to make a candle tomorrow night before the movie, it will be ready to unmold after the movie is over. Remember, we stay open until 9:30 ish on Friday's. Bring a date, your kids, whatever you like to drink, we will provide the ice and cups!

Daphne & Brutus? New Boot's This Week!

our sweet daphne & i think his name was brutus! she moves pretty fast! the little town of helena was packed with fun on the 4th. the farmers market kicked everything off, we had blueberry pancakes and sausage for breakfast,made by the civitan club, we bought homeade cinnamon sourdough bread, and a pot of basil from the herb lady, beautiful weather, perfected limeade made by the Underwood family, ending with the best fireworks I have seen and we were able to watch them from our studio!bye bye adorable,pink,size 7, flower inlay justin boots...these went on the shelf on Friday and were gone by Saturday afternoon. the brown boho boots on the left just arrived also, distressed to perfection, with a 2 inch heel! the good news.....we have 2 more pairs of vintage justin's arriving at the end of next week!

size 8.5-9 white and red butterfly inlay's, very comfortable, great condition!

beautiful soft leather, really cool uppers, two shades of brown, men's 10 or 11....

To many exciting things happening for someone challenged with ADD!!

Did i mention that i am in love with this new little neighborhood called Old Town Helena! in this photo is the little wedding chapel across the street. you can kind of see the blurry little statue in the back, that's LJ! someone very clever and sneaky dresses him for all the different holiday's and they have never gotten caught. I still think his skirt looks like Judy at the Monkey Basket's window treatments! Very cool place, more to come later on Judy and her cute store. This week LJ is cross dressed in a red white and blue dress with a flag halter top! Come make a red white and blue candle with us today and tomorrow. Tonight we are open until 9:00pm.....don't you dig the vintage coke bottle caps Dave added to these beauties!

The most exciting news of the day. La Reunion coffee shop opened across the street!!!Hallelujah!!!Let me tell you, it is fantastic, the owners are as nice as they can be, and the atmosphere is so charming. They just opened this morning and I have already tried a mango strawberry smoothie, a Reese's cup frap, Iced Coffee, and a ham & cheese croissant....

movie night tonight in the park across the street at dusk....Over The Hedge is the feature...Stop by before the movie and make a candle. It will be ready for you to pick up after the movie! We will also open our doors bright and early tomorrow for the farmer's market. Look forward to seeing you!

Thrifty Thursday

This is my first time to participate in Thrifty Thursday.... I am not exactly sure what I am doing, but here goes...I know the green silk curtains are pretty cool, since they were a splurge at pottery barn they don't count! OH WAIT!!! The tie back for the curtains is a child's hand tooled leather belt for .50... This is our lounge at the studio, which everyone is welcome to hang out in, the chihuahua's and the kid's have grown quite partial to it! The retro lamp would be my thrifty find of the week. I purchased it from Mission Possible Bargain Center for $14.00, like brand new, it is the exact shade of green as the curtains... The chairs and table came from Goodwill, a total of $30.00 for all 3 pieces, not beautiful, however extremely comfortable. The plan is to recover the chairs and possibly paint the table, I'm always very open to suggestions....

Welcome to the studio....

1. Choose the size you want your candle to be... 7 sizes and shapes, prices start at just $6.00!
2. Choose from a variety of scents, shapes, chunks, embellishments such as charms etc.
3. Put on some gloves and create by filling your molds. It will take an hour or two for your candle to be ready to unmold. Hang around with us while you wait or come back and pick it up. No reservations required, if you bring a large group a heads up would be great! We are open until 9:00 pm on Friday nights. Bring a bottle of wine, your friends and create!
   
   Sundance chunks to make our stained glass pillars. A wonderful scent of lime, mandarin and basil....
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Made In The USA.....

The sermon at church this week really got me thinking.....The pastor listed at least 20 big companies that seem to be American made, however are NOT, here are a few examples: Levi's, Banana Republic, Budweiser, Fruit Of The Loom, Holiday Inn, Trader Joe's and almost everything at Walmart, and the list goes on and on! Here are a few of our favorites that were created here in Helena this week........pretty cool huh! Alexa made this stained glass pillar using charms and wax hearts.....scented blackberry and creme brulee..... We have all kinds of embellishments for you to choose from, charms, vintage bottle caps, initials, wax scented shapes and vintage keys! The possibilities are endless, come in and create with us!

stop by the blog tomorrow, can't wait to show you around the studio...

Opening Day In Helena...

We had a wonderful first day at the studio in Helena! The community has reached out to us with open arms and have been such a huge blessing. I didn't know much about this little town when we decided to set up shop. In all of our years of traveling,I have never seen so many people who absolutely love their neighborhood! We are so excited to be a part of that. We were thrilled to have Brooke Smith from NBC 13 come to the studio today to do a spot on Wildflower Wax and make a candle. I am pretty sure it will air on July 27th, we'll keep you posted.


I hated to see these beautiful turquoise Frye boots sell today, however, a lovely lady named Leigh, who they will look fabulous on took them home! She has a note worthy blog I found called Tales From Bloggeritaville. So much has happened over the last week, that I have so much to share. My brain is in overdrive, I am exhausted, so there will be more to come later.

Progress?

I have to say, I am a touch skeptical! This is what the studio looked like today after lunch ,and we are opening on Wednesday. It's a good thing Dave and I work best with a short deadline! My mom helped out a lot today by bringing us Moe's for lunch and getting the boots in their correct places. Of course, she also had to tell us we were doing it all wrong and painting everything the wrong color, because that's what mom's do. After pointing out the negative I have to say that she is a blessing and we are very thankful for her. My sweet Faith worked so hard in the back room today painting baskets for the different scented wax chunks to go in.

and.....the hardest workers of all....Charlie and Daphne asleep in the window

Tahitian Vanilla Candle Giveaway Winner........

Katie from Kissimee Florida is this month's winner! Thank you so much to everyone who entered. We absolutely love hearing your comments, so please send them our way anytime! Look for another giveaway next month....

New Studio.....

well...here it is. The before pics of our new studio! We are thrilled to have found this old building. It used to be an old dairy. It sits right next to the railroad tracks. They have movie nights in the park across the street on Friday nights. On our block there's a day spa, shaved ice stand, two restaurants, a gift basket store, a gift store, a wedding chapel and my passion, a coffee shop right across the street! It was painted an awful green color on the inside with a faux finish wall in the back. We are in the process of giving it the white treatment. It has old bead board walls and ceiling. Can you believe we plan on opening this coming Wednesday! Please send lots of prayers our way....

Candle Giveaway! Tahitian Vanilla

1-4x6 hand pouredTahitian Vanilla candle pictured above, up for grabs! Sold at our studio for $29.00. You will love this! Please read instructions below to sign up. Thanks!

TO ENTER: ~ Leave us a comment. You can check out our website wildflowerwax . To increase your chances: 1. Follow our blog (Wildflower Wax) ~ 2.Blog about this giveaway, with a link back to me. Make sure you give me the link to see it!!~ 3.Follow me on Twitter (Wildflowerwax) and tweet about this giveaway (send me the link to see it too)* Contest will end Wednesday June 17/2009 at 10pm CST. I will contact the winner via email, and post the winning name here on our blog. The winner will have 72 hrs to respond, or a new name will be drawn. Make sure your profile is set to 'public', or leave your email address in your comment. Either way is fine, but if I have no way of contacting you, a new entry will be chosen. CONTEST OPEN TO U.S.A. RESIDENTS ONLY!! Thanks!