The Dunedin Candle Company — Local services in Dunedin

How have I never been in this incredible shop, just east of Alternate 19 in Dunedin? It is a hidden gem. When I entered, Andrew greeted me enthusiastically. As I tried to take in all the treasures placed perfectly in this small shop, Andrew told me how they make all their candles, and how they feature a wide variety of works by local crafts people. Before choosing a candle for myself, I picked out dog treats for a good friend's dog, a cupcake soap for one niece's upcoming birthday, and two mermazing soaps for two other nieces on their birthdays next month. I would love to buy one of the acrylic mermaid plaques hanging over the cash register for a friend, but I need to save up for one of them. They are exquisite.

So many candles and scents to choose from! Even with my mask on (I did not want to expose anyone to residual germs from a cold I'm getting over.) I could smell all of the delicious flavors. Andrew has so many candle scents. I wanted one of each! I settled on the Unicorn candle for its color & scent, and took a picture of it with the pineapple candle. I need to return and buy the one that another niece chooses for her birthday. I texted her the photo and I'm awaiting her decision. She loves unicorns AND pineapples.

Andrew was a delightful host! As I was checking out, Jasmine came in with their lunches. She seemed very nice, too. Now that I know where Dunedin Candle Company is located, and I'm aware of all of the goodies inside, I will be back. This is the perfect place to buy holiday gifts and more...

Who needs a bath and body works when you have an awesome candle shop like this?! They don’t stand a chance against the local power of Dunedin Candle Co- and their products are more affordable anyways! What’s not to love!

I can’t believe how cute this little shop is. Bella, who was working when I went, was the most real and enjoyable person. We conversed the entire time I was there, and I was almost sad to leave because she was such a joy.

What’s even cooler is that everything at this lovely candle co is handmade in house. They pour their own candles, create and stick their own labels and all the jazz. If you want a certain scent profile that’s not on the shelves (which would honestly be tough because they have a LOT of scents), they actually take custom orders and will try to make all your smelly dreams come true!

Okay, so maybe I’m a little biased because I am a huge candle person as it is. But one issue I’ve run into with other small business candle sellers who make their own is that a lot of times they don’t really even smell. Like, it smells okay when you buy it but once you start burning the candle there’s just like nothing, for some reason. No such issue with the Dunedin candles, however. Those things stink! (but in the best way) They burn well and are super lovely and scentsy and it’s all fantastic.

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I went to the Dunedin candle stand at an event in st Pete. As a lover of candles I had to stop by. The candles smelled great cold. Upon bringing them home I'm so stoked to see they throw amazingly and fill my apartment. I got 'put the lime in the coconut' for my BF and he loves this candle and has lit it almost every day for months. It's still 40% full and I'm expecting around an 80-90 burn time by the end. They burn slow in the perfect way that the wax still pools and creates a strong scent. Seriously A+ My mom in law was gifted 'wild orchid' and she loves it. And I got 'cinnamon chai' for myself, I must say this candle isn't overwhelmed by straight cinnamon like every chai candle out there. I actually smell this black tea scent in there that is just so good. Cannot wait to try more and visit the storefront. Also so appreciate they ship for free unlike so...