Chandlers' Pride Candle and Calming Co.
Balsam Mountain Candle
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Balsam Mountain
The Wander Mood - Chandlers Pride
There is a quiet corner high in the Great Smoky Mountains, far from the busy overlooks, where the road climbs into the clouds and the forest takes over. Morning mist settles in the valleys between the ridges, the air is cool and sharp with the scent of fir and pine, and the only sounds are birdsong and the wind moving through the trees. Up here, the world feels slower, softer, and completely your own.
Balsam Mountain was made for that feeling.
It opens with fresh balsam fir and crisp pine, bright and green, like your first deep breath of cool mountain air on a woodland trail. Aromatic lavender and soft cashmere drift through the heart, calm and comforting, softening the crisp evergreens with a gentle warmth. It’s fresh without being sharp and cozy without being heavy, a scent that feels like the forest wrapping its arms around you.
Underneath it all, cedarwood and white musk settle in warm and steady. Earthy, inviting, and refined. The kind of base that feels like a quiet cabin at the end of the day, with the mountains fading into blue-gray mist outside the window.
This is the candle you light when you need to get away from it all. When you want your space to feel peaceful, grounded, and wrapped in the quiet embrace of the mountains.
Note Profile
Top: Balsam Fir, Crisp Pine
Heart: Lavender, Cashmere
Base: Cedarwood, White Musk
Part of the Wander Mood Collection - for the places that stay with you long after you leave.
Vegan · Cruelty-Free · Phthalate-Free · LGBTQ+ Owned · Poured with Pride
Balsam Mountain Smells Like
Morning mist on the Smoky Mountain ridges and fir trees as far as you can see.
Candle Care & Safety Tips
Our coconut apricot wax is soft, creamy, and burns clean and slow. A little care helps every candle give you its best scent and longest life.
The first burn matters most
Let your candle burn until the melted wax reaches the edges of the jar, about 1 hour for every inch across. This sets the “memory” of the wax and prevents tunneling.
Trim before every light
Trim the wick to about ¼ inch before each burn. A shorter wick means a steady flame, less soot, and a cleaner jar.
Keep burns to 4 hours or less
Longer burns can cause the wick to mushroom and the jar to overheat. Let the candle cool completely before relighting.
Avoid drafts
Fans, open windows, and vents can cause uneven burning and flickering. A calm spot gives you the most even melt.
Know when to say goodbye
Stop burning when about ½ inch of wax remains at the bottom. Once cool and clean, the jar is ready to reuse.
Safety first
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Keep away from children, pets, curtains, and anything flammable.
- Always burn on a stable, heat-safe surface.
- The jar can get hot. Do not touch or move it while lit or while the wax is melted.
- If the flame gets too high or starts smoking, extinguish it, let it cool, and trim the wick.
- Never use water to put out a candle. Use a snuffer or gently cover it.
Thank you for bringing a little Chandlers Pride glow into your space.
Scent Notes
Shipping and Returns
Every order is hand-poured and packed by us in small batches, so please allow 3 to 5 business days for processing. Orders ship via USPS unless you request another carrier at checkout.
During hot weather, we ship only on Mondays and Tuesdays. That way your candles spend less time sitting in a warm truck or warehouse over the weekend and arrive looking just as they did when they left our studio.
You’ll get a tracking number by email as soon as your order ships.
Local to St. Louis?
Choose local pickup at checkout or find us at a variety of farmers markets and craft shows around the region. Follow us on Instagram for market dates.
Arrived damaged?
We pack every order with care, but if something arrives broken, email us at chandlerspride@gmail.com within 7 days with a photo, and we’ll make it right with a replacement or refund.
Returns
Because candles and body care are personal-use items, we can’t accept returns on opened or burned products. Unused items in original condition may be returned within 14 days for store credit. Reach out and we’ll walk you through it.