Hi Friends-
With Thanksgiving tomorrow, I’ve been thinking about gratitude — the kind you find inside the chaos. The moments that sneak up on you when you’re packing orders at night or unloading boxes from the car or catching your breath between school drop-off and pouring.
This is my ninth holiday season since starting Old Pine back in October 2017. And my very first two retailers — Nellybelle in Evergreen and The Perfect Petal in the Highlands — are still with me. They’ve carried Old Pine from the beginning, and between the two of them, they’ve sold over 10,000 candles. That number stopped me in my tracks. I’m so grateful for their belief in me all these years.
It’s also my second holiday season fully on my own, and even in the busiest, messiest moments, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. Whether you’re a wholesaler, a longtime customer, or someone who just picked up your first candle — truly, I couldn’t do this without you. You keep me excited to create these cozy bundles of light, even when the pace gets intense.
Since we’re all moving a little faster than usual, I’d love to know:
What’s one small thing you’re grateful for in the middle of the holiday chaos?
I’ll go first: the way balsam and fir linger on my shirt after a pouring day — I’m a walking candle. ✨
-Dani
ACTIVITY IDEAS FOR THE BREAK:
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Bagel Brunch- everyone just show up in pajamas and bring bagels
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Card game tournaments!
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Puzzle Party- puzzles for the kiddos, whatever else for the adults
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A collage/crafting day! Lay out a table with paper, old magazines, markers, stickers, whatever you have around the house, and do a collaging day!
LOCAL EVENTS:
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Amano Holiday Market on December 14th from 10-3!
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Western Exposure’s “Snow Show” that runs from December 5th-January 2026! The opening reception is December 5th from 4-8pm!
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Kittredge Holiday Bazaar opens on Black Friday and runs through December 28th!
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My kids loved the day camps at Center for the Arts Evergreen over this break! Be sure to sign up for their day camps offered in December!
A note for the holiday season…
As we quickly approach the holidays and Black Friday, a reminder to shop local as much as you can! Our community has so many incredible creatives so when you think about gift giving, it’s a great way to support local business.
OLD PINE THINGS TO NOTE:
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We have a gift set that comes with a candle of your choice, a wick trimmer, and a matchbook! A perfect gift for the holiday season
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Old Pine candles are at the Kittredge Holiday Bazaar! Stop by and take a look!
Opt outside this weekend, and shop local if you can! xx
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