Why I Didn't Bring My Candles to The Bold Market (And What I Learned)

Sunday morning started like any big market day should excitement, nerves, and a carefully packed car full of products.

Except this time, my signature candles weren't in that car.

Let me explain.

The 6 AM Wake-Up Call

I woke up Sunday at 6 AM, ready to load up for The Bold Market. I had my display planned, my candles staged, everything ready to go.

Then I checked the weather.

90 degrees. Scorching heat. Direct sunlight on the market tables.

My heart sank.

You know that moment when you realize your beautifully crafted candles  the ones you spent hours perfecting are about to turn into puddles of wax in the Alabama heat?

Yeah, that was me, standing in my studio at 6 AM, completely rethinking my entire setup.

The Pivot

I had a choice: bring the candles anyway and risk them melting, or pivot completely.

So I grabbed what could survive the heat:

• Room sprays

• Wax melts 

• Foam pump hand soaps

  
  

Products that wouldn't turn into science experiments under the sun.

Honestly? I was nervous. The Bold Market was supposed to be my candle debut. People were expecting candles. I'd been promoting candles.

And now I was showing up without them.

What Actually Happened

Here's what I didn't expect: people went WILD for what I brought.

The room sprays? People couldn't stop spraying them. They'd test one scent, walk away, come back five minutes later to test it again.

The wax melts? I watched customers smell every single one, trying to decide which scent to choose because they loved them all.

The foam pump hand soaps? One woman literally said, "I need this in every bathroom in my house."

I captured so much of it on video real reactions from real people falling in love with scents they'd never experienced before.

The Question Everyone Asked

But here's what kept coming up throughout the day:

"Where are your candles?"

"Do you have fall scents coming?"

"When can I buy those?"

People wanted the full experience. They loved the room sprays and wax melts, but they wanted the candles too.

And I realized something: leaving the candles at the studio wasn't a mistake.

It was a preview.

What's Coming Next

So let me introduce you to what you didn't get to see at The Bold Market:

Our Fall Collection drops September 12th:

Bountiful Bliss - This is the candle everyone asks about. The one that fills your entire space without being overwhelming. The scent that makes people walk into your home and immediately ask, "What is that smell?"

Pineapple Sage - Always a customer favorite. It's tropical meets earthy. Unexpected and completely addictive.

Mahogany Teakwood - Warm, sophisticated, the kind of scent that makes your space feel expensive even if you're burning it in sweatpants.

Apple Harvest - Everything you love about fall in a jar. Crisp apples, warm spices, cozy vibes.

Cranberry Woods - Rich, deep, perfect for those cooler evenings that are finally coming.

You can choose from bundle deals or purchase individually whatever works for your space.

Experience Them In Person

If you want to experience these scents before they officially drop online, I'll be at the WOMEN4WOMEN 2026 event on Saturday, September 12th at GigaParts located in Huntsville, AL

This isn't just another market. It's a full experience:

• Inspiring speakers

• Fashion show 

• Shopping

• Networking

• Door prizes

• Light breakfast + Panera lunch

Hosted by WHNT News 19 Anchor Giselle Hood.

Tickets are only $45  No tickets will be sold at the door.

[Get your WOMEN4WOMEN ticket here](https://allca.betterworld.org/events/2026-womenforwomen-2nd-annual-fu)

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 

🕙 Doors Open: 10:00 AM | Program: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM 

📍 GigaParts | Huntsville, Alabama

What I Learned at The Bold Market

Here's what Sunday taught me:

Sometimes the "mistake" is actually the strategy.

By not bringing candles, I created anticipation. People wanted what they couldn't have. They experienced the room sprays and wax melts, and now they're even more excited for the full candle experience.

People connect with authenticity.

I didn't pretend I planned to skip the candles. I was honest: "It's too hot, they would've melted." And you know what? People respected that. They appreciated the realness.

Your customers will tell you what they want.

Every person who asked "where are the candles?" was telling me there's demand. Every question about fall scents was market research in real time.

Come Visit Us

Can't wait until September 12th? 

You can shop our current PRODUCTS online now, or visit our boutique studio and experience these scents in person:

📍 4217 9th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL

New Hours (Starting September 14th):

Monday: 12-4 PM 

Wednesday: 12-4 PM 

Friday: 11 AM-3 PM

Come smell what everyone at The Bold Market was talking about. I promise, no melted candles. 😊