Scents inspired by the places we live and the moments we return to

LONG LASTING CANDLES BURN FOR 40 HOURS +

HANDMADE IN MEDICINE HAT, ALBERTA

ALL FRAGRANCES NON TOXIC

SAFE FOR BOTH HUMANS AND PETS

Valentines Day collection

THE ESSENTIALS COLLECTION

BEYOND THE FLAME

ROOM SPRAYS

DIFFUSER OILS

MOONBATH SOAKING SALT

WAX MELTS

SOLID PERFUME

EXTRAS

I’m Jenn, the maker behind Lunahrin Candles.

I handcraft candles and home fragrance products in Medicine Hat, Alberta — scents inspired by the places we live and the moments we return to.

Non-toxic, safe for everyone in your home, and made in small batches by hand.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ME

Clean entry, open window, natural light, simple and undecorated

Before Spring Arrives, Make Some Room

: There is a difference between maintenance and threshold work. This is the latter.

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Possibility Is the Good Part. It's Also Not the Whole Thing.

Possibility is the good part. The seed stage, the dreaming, the anything-is-still-possible part. Honor it. And then do something with it.

Wicks: Cotton vs Wood (and What Actually Matters)

Cotton vs wood wicks gets treated like a debate. It doesn’t need to be. Here’s what actually matters for a clean, steady burn, and why I choose cotton wicks at Lunahrin.

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I posted about my laser cutter on Tuesday.
Still sitting there.
Still full of potential.

What is the thing you own that is absolutely going to change everything once you figure out how to use it?

No flame. No fuss. All the scent.

Wax melts are a good option if you have pets, kids, or just prefer not to think about an open flame. Same quality, same scents, different format.

https://www.lunahrincandles.com/shop-waxmelts

Planning a wedding this year?

I make custom labeled candles for wedding tables and wedding party gifts. Choose your scent from my year round collection, add your names, your date, a short message if it fits.

Something they will actually use and remember.

DM me or find the details at the link in bio.

I have had a laser cutter for almost a year.
It is going to engrave lids. Make things. Eventually be a whole other creative direction.
It is currently sitting in a very organized corner being full of potential.
The irony of posting this during my month of possibility is not lost on me.

I own a lot of notebooks. Some of those plans have moved. Some have not.
This month I am thinking about the difference between the seed stage and the garden.
New post up today.
https://www.lunahrincandles.com/post/march2026

@botanicalsmh on North Railway is one of my favourite places in this city.

The sun comes through the front window in a way that makes me want to just stand there and absorb it. Every single time. Huck and Daisy greet you like you are the best thing that has happened all day. Karri has created something genuinely special here and you can feel it the moment you walk in. These are the places that make a city worth living in.

Plants, pots, crystals, candles, workshops. There is always something happening and it always feels good.

Lunahrin has a corner there. My one-of candles live at Botanicals, each one labeled with scent notes, each one limited to a handful at most. When they are gone they are gone and they do not come back. Happy Place is a custom scent Karri and I created together for the shop. You will only find it there.

The fall market at Botanicals is one of my favorite days of the year. The energy in that space when it is full of makers, music and people who love beautiful things is something else entirely. Watch for it.
https://www.botanicalsmh.com/

How Long Should I Burn My Candle For?

Long enough to melt the top layer all the way across.

That’s the easiest way to get an even burn and avoid tunneling.

For most candles, that usually looks like 2–4 hours depending on the size of the jar and the room temperature.

A few real-life rules that help:
• Don’t burn it for 20 minutes and call it a day. That’s how you get a hole down the middle.
• Don’t burn it all day either. Give the jar a break. If you’re leaving the room for a while, blow it out. Simple.

Diffuser oils are for the people who want steady background atmosphere.

No flame. No spraying. Just a slow, consistent scent that keeps the house feeling taken care of while you’re doing literally anything else.

https://www.lunahrincandles.com/ultrasonic-diffuser-oil-blends

What’s your winter survival snack right now?
The one you keep buying like you’re stocking a bunker.
I won’t judge. Unless it’s raisins. Then I’ll quietly judge.... lol

I am currently on an anything sour kick, I love a good sour patch kid.

A quick candle care post for this week, because it matters more than people think.
If you’ve ever wondered why one candle burns clean and another one soots, or why some wicks behave better than others, this one’s for you.
Wicks: Cotton vs Wood (and What Actually Matters)
https://lunahrincandles.com/post/wicks-cotton-vs-wood-what-actually-matters

I like gifts that get used.
Not fancy. Not fussy. Not “save it for later.” Just something small that makes a normal day better.
A thank-you for a teacher.
A drop-off for a friend.
A little house gift when someone hosts.
A little “I’m thinking of you” without needing a reason.

Kindness doesn’t have to be big to count.

Quick question.

If the subscription box always includes a candle, what would you want most as the extra?

A) wax melts
B) room spray
C) diffuser oil
D) solid perfume
E) surprise me
F) something else completely (tell me what)

Wax melts release fragrance as they warm up, and over time that fragrance evaporates into the air. Eventually, what’s left is mostly just wax doing its job as a carrier, with very little scent left to throw.

A few things that can make melts feel like they fade faster:
Large open rooms
High ceilings
Lots of airflow (fans, vents, drafty spaces)
A warmer that runs very hot

If you’re not getting much scent anymore, it usually means it’s time to swap in a fresh cube.

And if you’re wondering how to change out the old wax:
Some warmers let you pop the dish into the freezer so the wax releases cleanly.
If you need to remove it while it’s warm, pour it carefully into a disposable bag to cool and solidify, then toss it. Not down the drain.
You can also use a small silicone liner cup in many warmers to keep things tidy.

https://www.lunahrincandles.com/shop-waxmelts

Wax melts are the easiest way to make a room feel better fast.

No flame. No commitment. Just pop one in the warmer and let the house do what it’s supposed to do: feel like a place you actually want to be.

And I love them for daytime use, because they’re a little more practical when little hands or pets are around. Same atmosphere, no open flame.

Perfect for kitchens, entryways, bathrooms, and those days where you want cozy but you’re not trying to babysit a candle.

There’s a local business I want to shine a light on tonight: Icy Mountain Water.

It’s owned by Charlotte and Neil, and it’s one of those Medicine Hat staples that’s been quietly keeping people going for years. The kind of place you’re grateful exists when you need it.

And my friend Brandy their daughter has carried Lunahrin from the beginning. She’s always coming up with new ways to display and promote my products, and I really appreciate the care she puts into it.

If you’re local, give them a follow or stop in and support them.
https://www.icymountainwater.com/

Mid-February has a particular personality.

The snow is old. The boots are always damp. The house is somehow dirty again. If you have a dog, there are paw prints in places that defy logic.

This week’s blog post is an almanac-style reset for real life. Not a full overhaul. Just one thing at a time until your home starts helping again.

Read it here:
https://lunahrincandles.com/post/mid-february-house-notes-one-thing-at-a-time

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Whether you’re spending it with a partner, with friends, or treating it like a normal Friday with better snacks, I hope you get a moment that feels like being cared for.

And if you’re not feeling particularly sparkly about today, that counts too.

However you spend it, I hope you feel loved in the ways that actually matter.

First: shake it.
The good stuff can settle. A quick shake fixes that.

Then keep it simple:
Spray into the air, not directly at yourself please.
If you want it to linger, aim near soft surfaces like curtains, blankets, and entry rugs.

Start with less than you think. You can always add more.
If your house is sealed up for winter, one or two sprays can do the job.

Room sprays are for the days you want the house to feel better immediately.

Not in a fake “cover it up” way. More like:
the air is stale, the dog lives here, dinner happened, winter is being winter.

A few sprays and the whole room shifts.

I love candles, obviously. But room sprays are the fastest way to change the mood in real time.
https://www.lunahrincandles.com/roomspray

If you like being surprised in a way that actually improves your life, the Lunahrin subscription box is for you.

It’s a simple little ritual: something new to burn, something to look forward to, and a reason to make an ordinary day feel better on purpose.

No pressure. No overcomplication. Just a steady delivery of good atmosphere.

If you’ve been curious, this is your sign.
https://www.lunahrincandles.com/secretscent

I saw an idea recently that I can’t stop thinking about, because it’s the exact kind of gathering I actually want.

Not a big production. Not a “host does everything” situation.
Just people showing up, bringing something warm, and leaving feeling a little more human.

It’s a soup tasting night. Everyone brings a crockpot of soup, and you taste them out of a 6-cup muffin tin. No bowls. No fuss. Just try a bit of everything, then go back for a full serving of your favorite.

I wrote the whole thing out here, with the details:
https://lunahrincandles.com/post/the-soup-tasting-night-a-community-gathering-for-february

My Favorite Scents Right Now

People ask me this a lot, so here’s the honest answer.

My favorites change a bit with the season, but right now it’s these:

Twinkle Lights.
It’s the scent that made me fall in love with vanilla again. Not cupcake vanilla. Not sugar vanilla. Just warm, real, and addictive in the best way.
https://www.lunahrincandles.com/product-page/twinkle-lights-candle

Cabaret.
Mysterious and fruity without turning into candy. It feels like getting dressed up for no reason.
https://www.lunahrincandles.com/product-page/cabaret-candle

And for the haunted library lovers, I adore Hope Chest. Warm, woody, home.
https://www.lunahrincandles.com/product-page/hope-chest-candle

Tell me yours. Are you a vanilla person, a fruit person, a woods person, or something else entirely?

Morning burn or evening burn?

Are you lighting a candle while the day starts, or when you’re finally done being available to everyone.

Tell me which one you are.

Candles are supposed to be used.

Not saved for guests. Not rationed like they’re too special. Not treated like a museum object you’re afraid to disturb.

And if you’re sitting there thinking, “I already have so many candles I don’t use,” I’m going to say this with love: that’s not a collection. That’s a stash for a day that never arrives.

Use the candle.
Don’t save good things for never.

Light it while you make dinner.
Light it while you clean the kitchen.
Light it on a Tuesday that needs a little help.

Gifting that isn’t romantic

Valentine’s Day gets treated like it only counts if you’re coupled up and wearing something uncomfortable.

This month I’m leaning into the kind of gifting that actually makes sense:
For teachers.
For friends.
For the person who’s had a week.
For the host who always feeds everyone.
For yourself, because you live here too.

Small gifts. Real use.

February’s theme is Kindness.
Not the performative kind. Not the “be nice no matter what” kind.

The real kind. The kind that shows up in small ways that actually hold people together: a hand on a shoulder, a moment of patience, a text you send first, a warm word when it would be easier to stay silent.

I wrote this month’s Light & Lore reflection with one goal: make it usable. A small practice you can actually do, not something that sounds pretty and changes nothing.

Read it here: https://lunahrincandles.com/post/the-smallest-gestures-leave-the-longest-trails

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St. Brigid’s Day.

In Ireland, Brigid has long been tied to the return of light, the protection of the home, and the kind of steady care that keeps people going through late winter. The stories hold her as a saint, but the older roots run deeper, closer to the land and the household.

Traditional Brigid customs were simple. A bit of cleaning. A bit of fire. A bit of blessing. Not performance. Just folk habits. The kind that make a home feel steadier.

If you want to mark today:
Light a candle for a while this morning, or later at dusk.
Tidy one small space that’s been bothering you.
In some traditions, people leave out a small bowl of water overnight as a simple symbol of welcome and well-being for the home.
Make something warm and feed yourself properly.

Nothing dramatic. Just a small act of care, with roots.

“To move with the seasons is to remember that life itself is cyclical — full of beginnings, endings, and quiet middles.”
— Rosie Steer, Slow Seasons

Renewal doesn’t have to be loud to last.

A little note for subscribers and the curious.

The next Secret Scent box is already taking shape — a new story, a new atmosphere, and something made to carry you a little further into the season.

https://www.lunahrincandles.com/secretscent

Take your favorite Lunahrin scents anywhere.
My solid perfumes are hand-poured into 0.5 oz black metal tins, pocket-friendly and spill-proof. The balm warms with your skin and settles into a soft, lasting, intimate scent.
No glass bottles. No leaks. Just an easy, portable way to keep a little comfort close at hand.
If you want to smell them in person, both @mackenziedrugs & @icymtnwater carry them in stock, or you can always place orders on my website here...
https://www.lunahrincandles.com/solidperfume

I’ve been paying attention to where scent is moving lately — what people are craving, what’s resurfacing, and what feels newly interesting.

This isn’t a trend forecast as much as a noticing.
Here’s what I’m seeing take shape as we move toward 2026.

Read it here:
https://www.lunahrincandles.com/post/where-scent-is-heading-for-2026-and-why-it-feels-like-home

The Story Behind the Name Lunahrin

I’ve loved scent for as long as I can remember.

As a kid I used to squeeze shampoo bottles just to smell them, sometimes so hard I’d get it right up my nose. The old Canadian Tire smell from shopping with my dad still takes me back instantly. Scent is weird like that, in the best way.

I can still tie certain scents to people, too. Cinnamon and turnips makes me think of my nana (I know, it’s a strange one). Banana bread is my mom. That kind of thing never really leaves you.

During COVID a lot of things shifted for me, and I didn’t want to keep running my photography studio. I don’t even fully know why, but scent came back into my mind. I took an online course on perfume making, which led to candles, and then suddenly it made sense. I wanted to share that feeling of being taken somewhere, the way scent always did for me.

When it came time to name it, I knew I wanted “Luna” in there, for the moon. Night. Candlelight. Mystery. Storytelling in the dark. But one of my friend’s children is named Luna, so I didn’t want to just use that outright.

We started talking about the warmth and heat candles create, and we looked up words connected to fire in other languages. “Ahrin” came up, and Lunahrin clicked into place.

Funny enough, when I went to look it up again recently, I couldn’t even find the same reference. What I can find now is that Ahrin can mean “enlightened" or "bright."

And honestly, I’m just as happy with that.

If you’re connected to a daycare or preschool, you already know how quickly the year fills up.

A candle and room spray fundraiser can be an easy, low-admin option for early childhood groups because it’s simple for families, giftable for relatives, and works well for spring events without needing storage space or complicated logistics.

If you’d like details or want to see if it’s a fit for your group, message me and I’ll send the info.

A curious question for today:
what’s your favorite spice, just for the scent of it?

Cardamom has always been mine.

A small dignity from this winter:
someone finishing their own sidewalk, then turning back to clear the neighbor's too.

No announcement. No credit.
Just care, extended a little farther than required.

Sometimes you want a quick reset, not a ritual.

Room sprays are for those in-between moments — refreshing a space before guests arrive, softening a room at the end of the day, or bringing a familiar scent back without lighting a candle.

Same atmosphere. Different pace.

https://www.lunahrincandles.com/roomspray

“In winter, the earth rests — and so should we.”

This line appears in various forms across old farming journals, almanacs, and seasonal guides. It isn’t credited to a single author, which feels fitting. It’s the kind of wisdom that was passed along because it worked, not because it was poetic.

For generations, winter wasn’t a time to optimize or push forward. It was a season for maintenance, quiet labor, and letting things lie fallow. Fields rested. Tools were mended. Plans were made slowly, if at all.

Somewhere along the way, we lost that rhythm.

January often arrives with pressure to reset, overhaul, improve. But older seasonal thinking offers a gentler suggestion: rest is not a failure of effort, it’s part of the cycle that makes growth possible at all.

You don’t have to stop everything.
You don’t have to disappear.

But you might not need to fill every moment either.

Sometimes living well looks like trusting the season to do what it’s always done.

January is a good time to plan ahead.

Winter sports teams are already deep into their season, and spring fundraising tends to arrive faster than expected. Candles work well for team fundraisers because they’re easy to gift, easy to sell, and don’t require storage or refrigeration.

If you’re involved with a hockey, ringette, soccer, or gymnastics team and thinking ahead to spring or end-of-season fundraising, I’m happy to share how it works.

https://www.lunahrincandles.com/fundraising

Some days you want scent without flame.

Diffuser oils are a simple way to bring fragrance into a space quietly and steadily — perfect for kitchens, entryways, workspaces, or anywhere a candle isn’t practical.

Same scents, same atmosphere, just a different way to let it linger.

https://www.lunahrincandles.com/ultrasonic-diffuser-oil-blends

Wax carries more moral weight than it deserves.
Here’s why.

https://www.lunahrincandles.com/post/what-actually-matters-the-truth-about-candle-wax

Scent Story: In the corner chair by the window, she sat with her basket of thread, sunlight warming her shoulders as she worked. Each stitch small and sure, a rhythm learned long ago. The room carried the scent of cotton and amber, soft and steady as her hands. Every piece she finished was meant for someone she loved: a quilt for a new baby, a repair on an old sleeve, a future heirloom. She breathed it in, the quiet art of tending, love made visible.

Fragrance Notes: Cotton • Amber • A Needle & Thread
Scent Strength: Stronger

https://www.lunahrincandles.com/product-page/hand-stitched-candle

Made carefully, meant to last. Hand-Stitched.

Scent Story: Warm light gathers in soft little points, shimmering gently across the room. Evening slows, conversation settles, and everything feels a little brighter, a little kinder. There’s a glow that holds the moment together — steady, comforting, touched with something almost magical. A quiet sparkle that turns simple hours into golden ones.

Fragrance Notes: Madagascar Vanilla • Coconut • Golden Sparkle
Scent Strength: Medium

https://www.lunahrincandles.com/product-page/twinkle-lights-candle

A quiet sparkle that stays. Twinkle Lights.

Scent Story: Rain whispered against the roof, just enough to make the world feel still. In the attic’s dim light, she found the old chest, corners worn smooth, the air rich with dust and time. Inside lay folded lace, a ribbon, a photograph gone pale with years. She breathed it in — quiet discovery, treasures saved and stories passed down, warmth preserved through time and touch.

Fragrance Notes: Maplewood, Tobacco Leaf and Faded Memory
Scent Strength: Medium

https://www.lunahrincandles.com/product-page/hope-chest-candle

HOPE CHEST
What’s kept becomes its own kind of warmth.

Scent Story: I find myself transported to Montmartre, inside Le Moulin Rouge—this famed gathering place for poets and painters. Inside, a courtesan dressed in lace and feathers performs with effortless grace. I sit quietly with a glass in hand, surrounded by friends, as lively music and the warm glow of candlelight fill the air. It’s a scene alive with Parisian charm—timeless, vibrant, and utterly captivating.

Fragrance Notes: Black Currant • Anise • A Velvet Ribbon
Scent Strength: Medium

https://www.lunahrincandles.com/product-page/cabaret-candle

Cabaret.
Velvet light, late nights, and a room that hums with possibility.

One last note before tomorrow.

The Lunahrin Valentine Collection arrives January 15 — familiar favorites alongside a few new scents that feel soft, warm, and made to be lived with.

Just a gentle marker before the doors open.

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