Our most popular desert candle features the Saguaro cactus - an iconic symbol of the Arizona desert, and Shelbey Tharpe's stunning pen and ink depiction of the Saguaro National Park is a beautiful tribute to this beloved cactus.

This fragrance captures the essence of the desert with its fresh and green succulent scent, reminding Arizonans of the beauty and uniqueness of their home. Infused with the aroma of cactus, this fragrance will fill your space with a delightful and refreshing scent that is sure to lift your spirits and evoke memories of the desert.

Bring a touch of Arizona into your home with this beautiful desert candle.

Fragrance Strength - Medium

Top Note (the first scent when you open the jar): Red Currant, Lemon, Lime 
Middle Note (what you smell when the candle is burning): Agave, Cactus, Water Lily
Base Note (the scent that lingers in a room after burning): Oakmoss, Wood, Musk

• 8.5 oz handmade soy candle – each candle burns for 55-65 hours!
• Made with a cotton wick, 100% soy wax made with American grown soy beans and phthalate free fragrance oil – ingredients that make you feel good about this candle burning in your home.
• Clear glass jar with black metal lid – the lid is perfect for extinguishing your candle without smoke.
• $1 of each candle sold goes to support a local Arizona charity.  Read more about our charity partners here. 

Bring the soothing and refreshing aroma of the desert into your home with our desert saguaro candle. It's the perfect gift for anyone who loves the natural beauty of the southwest or anyone who wants to experience the unique scent of the desert.

Follow these easy tips for a longer lasting candle.

Burn Baby Burn

Allow your candle to reach a full melt pool during every burn (this usually takes about 2 hours) where the wax is completely melted around the whole diameter of the jar.

Trim Your Wick

Trim your wick before lighting your candle.  You can use a wick trimmer, or just break off the top of the wick with your finger.  Leave about 1/4″ of wick to light.  This will help create less soot and keep your jar cleaner as your candle burns.

Safety

Use common sense when lighting your candle.  Don’t place it near any drafty areas, or too close to curtains, fabric or furniture.  Never leave a burning candle unattended and don’t let it burn more than 4 hours at a time.

Jar Clean-Out/Recycling

You can re-use our jars after your candle is finished burning! Pop out the wick at the bottom of the jar, dispose of it. Place the jar in the microwave until the wax is melted. Use a paper towel to clean out the jar. Use it for a pen holder, succulent planter, etc.

To see how to make these candle jar terrariums, click here. 

How to Clean out your Candle Mug

After your candle is finished burning, pop out the wick (a spoon works well for this). Place the mug in a microwave just a few seconds until the wax is melted. Use a paper towel to wipe out the remaining wax.  Wash with soap and water and use again and again!

We can’t wait for you to get your candle – your home is about to smell good!

Once you place your order, an email confirmation will be delivered to your inbox after the order is successfully submitted. When your candles are shipped, another notification will arrive in a second email with package tracking information. Count down the days to a package of smell good joy arriving in your mailbox!

All your candles are packed and shipped from my home candle studio in Cave Creek, AZ. Orders are shipped 1-3 days after you place an order.

Candles are packed in tissue paper, and placed in a white gift box.  These are perfect to give as gifts! If you order more than one candle, a sticker will be placed on the top of each box identifying the scent.

Orders identified as a gift will not include pricing on the packing slip.  Gift notes can be added upon purchase, and will be handwritten and included in each box.

We currently only ship within the United States.

All U.S. orders are shipped via USPS Priority Mail, USPS Parcel Select or UPS Ground and can be expected to arrive in 3-7 days.

*All average shipping times assume no delays. We take special care in packaging your candles to protect them from weather and possible damage during transit. However, in extreme hot or cold conditions, we recommend minimizing the time the candles remain outside.

Packing material and contents are all paper, so you can flatten and recycle the package easily.