Candle Bar DSM

09/15/2026

Have you ever wondered about our process? Make a candle with us in under 40 seconds! ☺️🤍

📍Make your reservation with us at candlebardsm.com! ✨

09/15/2026

✨ A project we’ve been working on since the beginning of the year. ✨

SO much research, thought, and behind-the-scenes work has gone into creating our very first core collection of fragrances. Each scent was intentionally designed and named as an experience — meant to capture that same feeling you get when you walk into Candle Bar and create a candle of your own.

This is just a little sneak peek at the packaging! Our first run has a few tweaks as we learn along the way, but I am SO proud of the end result. 🥹🤍

And now… the fun part! If you know a cute small business, boutique, or gift shop that you think would LOVE to carry our candles, drop their name below! 👇🏼 We’d love to bring our 100% soy candles (and CUTEST packaging ever — I’m totally biased 😂) into more shops across Iowa & the United States!

When designing the boxes, it was really important to me that we captured the feeling of how these would actually be merchandised in a gift shop. I wanted every side of the box to be just as cute as the others — something that catches your eye no matter which way it’s sitting on the shelf. And these even have a surprise inside too!

And yes, I’ll proudly be merchandising these at Boho Vase!! 🤍

Owning Boho has honestly been such an eye-opener when it comes to packaging and retail merchandising. It really helped me understand what I was looking for and how I wanted these to feel on a shelf.

And briana summers | brand designer absolutely NAILED IT. 👏🏼✨

More to come… 🤍

09/14/2026

🍂 FALL REFILL DAY IS THIS FRIDAY! 🍂

Have an empty Candle Bar vessel sitting at home? Bring it back and give it a fresh start for fall! 🤎

This Friday, refill your favorite Candle Bar vessel for just $20 and choose from 80+ fragrances — including all the cozy fall scents. 🎃🍎🍁

✨ Friday | 11AM–7PM
🕯️ $20 per refill
🍂 Choose from 80+ fragrances
🫙 Valid on Candle Bar vessels 22 oz & smaller
🧼 Vessels must be completely cleaned out before bringing them in

Reservations are required, so make yours before Friday fills up!

Dig through those cabinets, clean out your empties
& bring your favorites back for another burn. 🤎

Refill Day pricing is valid on Candle Bar DSM vessels only. 22 oz maximum.

09/09/2026

This Sunday is the perfect day to shop local ✨

We’re welcoming Handful of Made | Embroidery & DIY to Candle Bar DSM for a pop-up from 11AM–4PM, featuring their beautiful handmade embroidery, and home DIY pieces. 🪡🤍

And while you’re here, don’t miss the Vintage Market happening right out front of Candle Bar from 10AM–4PM — so you can vintage shop, browse handmade goods, and stop in for a candle all in one Sunday. 🛍️

Come make a day of it in Valley Junction!
📍 Candle Bar DSM
🗓️ This Sunday | 10AM–4PM
✨ Vintage Market out front
🪡 Handful of Made inside, 11AM–4PM

Tag your shopping buddy & we’ll see you Sunday! 🤍

09/07/2026

This one is personal. 🤍

Candle Bar DSM has the opportunity to partner with Variety – the Children’s Charity for a special fundraiser.

Growing up, my grandpa helped raise us. After a car accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, accessibility was part of our everyday life.

We helped him transfer in and out of bed using a transfer board and later a Hoyer lift. We learned how to operate the lift on our handicap van, upgrade equipment as technology improved, and navigate everyday challenges.

My little sister was also born with her legs out of her hip sockets and underwent multiple surgeries throughout her childhood on her hips and legs. During her recoveries, she relied on many of these same types of equipment. Because of the way I grew up, Variety’s mission truly hits home for me.

So when I learned more about Variety and the work they do providing mobility equipment, adaptive transportation, medical support and opportunities for Iowa kids - it hit home. 🤍

On Tuesday, September 22, we’re hosting a special fundraiser at Candle Bar DSM.
Your $10 ticket includes a reserved seat, plus light refreshments while you create a candle that will benefit the Variety Telethon fundraiser.

Can’t make it? You can still be part of it. 🤍 We’ll also be running the fundraiser online two weeks after so you can purchase a candle from home and help support Variety’s mission.

For me, this feels like such a full-circle moment. I think about my grandpa, my sister, and all of the families who know firsthand how life-changing the right resources can be. I’m so proud that we get to be a small part of it! 🥹

✨ Reserve your spot for September 22 here and thank you for supporting this special nonprofit! :�https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996684288456?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/06/2026

✨ Have you seen our new pumpkin vessels yet?! They’re absolutely gorgeous + perfect for fall!

What color is your fav? 😊🤎

09/04/2026

There’s nothing better than seeing a brand come to life through scent ✨🤍

We loved working with Embarq Homes to create their very own custom candles at Candle Bar! From selecting the perfect fragrance blend to designing a candle that feels uniquely them, every detail was thoughtfully chosen.

Custom candles are such a fun and memorable way to bring your brand to life—and we love helping local businesses create something completely their own. 🤍

✨ Peep these custom candles at the HomeShow in Norwalk over the next couple of weeks! ✨

Interested in creating custom candles for your business, event, clients, or team? Send us a message! ✨

Embarq Signature Homes

09/01/2026

💎✨ BEDAZZLE YOUR CANDLE PARTY! ✨💎

Grab your besties — we’re adding a little extra sparkle to your Sunday at Candle Bar! 💖

Join us for an afternoon of candle making + BEDAZZLING! Create your own custom-scented candle, then make it completely yours with allllll the gems. 💎

💖 Create your own custom candle
💎 Bedazzle your candle label — included!
✨ Want to bedazzle a lid instead? Add one on when you arrive!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
💖 1:00–2:30 PM
💖 2:30–4:00 PM

Tickets are $10/person + the cost of your candle and include all of your bedazzling supplies!
Spots are limited for each session, so grab your girls + come get crafty with us!

Tickets are LIVE now at candlebardsm.com!

08/30/2026