​Our Story...

 

 My name is Alyssa Alt and I'm the proud owner of Wicksy Daisy Candle Co, LLC. It is now a family business as my husband and three daughters have helped along the way to make my business even more successful!

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In 2015 I started dabbling in candle making that turned into a successful and rewarding business about one year later. Wicksy Daisy (Whoopsie Daisy play on words) was formed because I was a huge candle lover and was unable to use my favorite candles after realizing our daughter was feeling very ill from candle fumes.

 

At the time our youngest daughter (age 7) had asthma that was triggered by the candles and plug-ins I was using in our home. I felt ashamed I didn't realize all the horrible ingredients popular, supposedly reputable candle companies were using in their products (many still get away with using less healthy ingredients because they are the top selling candle companies and keeping those cheaper ingredients helps their bottom line!)

 

It really was a bit of a "whoopsie daisy" moment when I realized my candle addiction and need for a great smelling home was the reason for our daughter feeling so miserable! I was on a mission to research the healthiest ingredients and where to buy them so I could create my own candles. I never intended to become a candle maker, but I realized I had a passion for whipping up unique scents and enjoyed the creativity and ability to hand make something not only tolerable for our daughter, but something healthy and wonderful for the entire family!

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Soon my friends and extended family were requesting that I make them candles and create more scents! I now have over 50 candle scents and many of them have been top sellers for over 10 years! I started doing local craft fairs and consignment in a few stores my first few years of starting my candle business in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Later we moved to Highlands Ranch, Colorado. I worked a full-time job (Digital Fine Jewelry Manager and later a Professional Home Stager) selling my products at a few local craft fairs each year and through my website. 

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I was thrilled to quit my day job and open my own brick and mortar store in charming historic Monument, Colorado in December 2025 (10 years after I created my candle company). I have a great view of the Rocky Mountains and lush foothills. I often hear a distant whistle when the train rolls through on the outskirts of town when I'm sitting in my little shop. I feel like I'm living in a Hallmark Movie...I'm certainly living my dream! The Cottage features Wicksy Daisy Candle Co products and Rustic Home Decor (Brass Woodland Creatures, Faux Rabbit Throws, Modern-Rustic Vases, Candle Holders, Silk Florals, Norfolk Greenery, and many more unique "Colorado Vibe" decor items!).

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I pride myself on offering healthy products that are 100% soy, dye free, phthalate free, and have organic wood wicks. Most days I'm happily assisting guests and hand-pouring my products in my candle workshop at The Cottage. I still create, hand-pour, and personally label/package all my products on site.

 

I love to educate people on the harmful ingredients to avoid found in most main-stream candles out there, such as Paraffin Wax (Petroleum based) and Phthalates which are endocrine disrupting, toxic chemicals! I have turned many people that were once anti-smell or anti-candle kind of people into faithful Wicksy Daisy Candle Co. clients!

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I hope you will have the opportunity to experience my products for yourself! If you happen to live in Colorado or plan to visit, please stop by The Cottage for a cup of coffee on me, shop my mix of new and vintage, rustic home decor, and take in some "free smells" of the most heavenly scented candles and wax melts you have ever experienced!

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You can also shop my website, and I will personally ship out all of your amazing Wicksy Daisy products! Stay in the loop by following my FB page @wicksydaisycandleco. Check out some fun videos and posts on my TikTok/Instagram too. If you live in Colorado, the Tri-Lakes area, make sure to find me on the Nextdoor App where I post weekly about all the exciting things happening at The Cottage!

 

If you have something great to share about my products or my little shop, please write a review and share your experience on Google! 

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Thank you for taking an interest in my story!

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Alyssa Alt, Proud owner of

Wicksy Daisy Candle Co. & The Cottage 

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Our Philosophy: 

 

Wicksy Daisy Candle Co, established in 2015, is a woman owned company and small business based in beautiful Historic Monument, Colorado.

 

We have a passion for making the healthiest Candles & Wax Melts that are eco-friendly, hand poured, and hand packaged with the utmost care. We use the finest quality 100% soy wax (not a soy blend that often contains palm or coconut oils). The soybeans used for our products are harvested in the U.S. 

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We use organic wood wicks that are non-toxic and clean burning. Because wooden wicks don't “mushroom” they provide little to no carbon, soot, and debris build up. Soot can be harmful to your health and discolor your walls and ceilings.

 

Our 5.3 oz. Wood Wick Travel Tin Candles burn 20+ hours. The 16 oz. Apothecary Jar Candles burn 60+ hours. There is a significant savings when you purchase our travel tin collections (3 travel tins, savings of $6 total). 

 

We use the finest phthalate free fragrance oils and no candle dyes to create the healthiest candles and wax melts possible. This is ideal for people who suffer from asthma, headaches, and allergies to "synthetic" smelling candles. All scents are created with custom blended (exclusive to Wicksy Daisy Candle Co.) fragrance oils so you will never smell another candle or wax melt on the market just like them. We pride ourselves on providing the most unique and best smelling candles!

 

Our pure, 100% soy candles last much longer than petroleum based, paraffin candles (they burn up to 3x longer). 100% Soy Candles are rated one of the top waxes in candle making for health and longevity. Wicksy Daisy candles and wax melts are Vegan and 100% cruelty free. 

 

Our Soy Wax Melts retain their scent for up to 2 weeks using our special blend of 100% soy wax (not the common petroleum based paraffin wax blend) and the optimal amount of oil to create a long lasting scent that stands out compared to other wax melts on the market.

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The 100% soy wax melts are a wick-free option. They are designed for all types of electric wax warmers (see the styles we offer under the SHOP tab). Use 1-2 soy wax cubes in your plug-in wall warmer or standard electric wax melt warmer. Our 8 pack soy wax melts give you an average of 4 uses and up to 8 weeks of lasting fragrance.

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Wicksy Daisy Candle Co. welcomes you to experience the difference! Our fragrant products, overall quality, and professional packaging are unparalleled.

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Go to the HOME page to see what's popular or new for the season!

 

Go to the PRODUCTS tab for a complete list of products and pricing.

 

Go to the SHOP tab, choose the item you want, then use the drop down menu to see dozens of scent options! Seasonal scents for the Fall & Winter are now available year round as per your request!

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Go to the CONTACT tab to ask any additional questions or to place a wholesale order (30% off travel tin candles and wax melts). See details below (minimum 60 piece order). 

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Go to the REWARDS tab to earn points and get additional perks as our valued Wicksy Daisy customer! 

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Most Frequently Asked Questions Q/A Section:

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Is there a special way to light my wood wick candle?

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It is important to keep the wood wick free of wax and oil, which can saturate the wick and make it difficult to light or re-light. Never turn the candle on its side to light (when using a match or cigarette lighter). Instead use a longer matchstick or Grill Lighter in order to keep the candle on a solid service when lighting. Never move the candle while its lit to prevent oil from saturating the wood wick and to avoid injury.

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Do I need to trim the wood wick?

 

The wood wick does not need trimming as long as the candle burns for the recommended time frame (typically no more than 4 hours at a time on a heat safe surface). If there is carbon build up at the tip of the wood wick or the wood wick is flaking into the wax you may gently trim off the carbon tip and tap out the excess from the candle tin or apothecary jar before lighting. Do not trim below the carbon build up as it may split or damage the wick permanently.

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Why won't my wood wick stay lit?

 

If your wood wick candle won't stay lit and goes out soon after lighting, try lighting a second or third time using a long neck lighter or long matchstick. Hold the flame over the wood wick until it catches fully. When it's time to extinguish your candle (minimum of 1 hour and maximum of 4 hours for longevity and safety) blow out your candle instead of using a candle snuffer or the lid in order to avoid damaging the wick and discoloring the wax and container.

 

What are Phthalates?

 

Phthalates, or phthalate esters, are esters of Phthalic acid. They are used to dissolve raw materials when making fragrance oils. They have been used for many decades in a myriad of pharmaceuticals, household and industrial products. Recently, there have been concerns that high levels of Phthalates can cause a host of health issues. It is not clear whether the levels that people encounter cause adverse effects, but it is crucial to us that our products don't pose any such risks.

 

While both the U.S. and Europe have imposed laws against Phthalates in children’s toys, (since they are put in the mouth) there are no rules against Phthalates in candles at this time.

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Be aware that many candle manufacturers make claims for their candles or waxes that can’t be substantiated or are untrue. No candle is “soot-free” because combustion causes soot; however, beeswax and soy wax don’t produce sticky, black, petroleum-based soot.

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How can I ensure that I'm using healthy candles?

 

Buy candles from trusted countries. Imported candles often come from countries where they employ chemicals no longer used in North America because of health concerns. Beware of certain candles that are less expensive since you often get what you pay for.

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​Why not Paraffin Wax?

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Again, we've done our research and it is our strong opinion that soy wax is a safer alternative to many well known candle companies out there that use paraffin wax or paraffin blends. Stearic acid was once the only additive available for paraffin candles and is derived from either animal fat or palm oil. It is now often replaced with Vybar, a polymer which raises the melting point of paraffin, allows scents and colors to blend evenly in the wax, and gives the paraffin some of the qualities of more expensive waxes, such as soy, allowing candle makers to charge more for a cheap candle.

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Product & Ingredient Research:

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We encourage you to do your own research like we have to choose the best candles & wax melts for you whether that be those made from 100% soy wax, beeswax, coconut wax, paraffin wax, or a wax blend. The views expressed on our website are our own views obtained from extensive candle testing and information obtained from reputable, published online sources. Wicksy Daisy Candle Co. does not take responsibility for any information that may be incorrect or false. All statements are true to our knowledge. We want to provide good and helpful information to educate the consumer on "healthy" candles and wax melts.

 

Our Policies:

 

All orders are subject to tax based on your shipping address, along with a flat rate shipping charge for all orders in the United States. Orders outside the United States may have some restrictions. Shipping costs and ship times will be calculated after the order is requested via email and the order has been accepted by Wicksy Daisy Candle Co.

 

We primarily use Fed Ex, which ships in 2 business days. Please allow up to 7 business days for your online order to be fulfilled as some items are made to order and are not currently in stock. Shipping costs will be added as a flat rate of $25.00 (excludes wholesale items and orders of 12 items or more). Larger orders of 12 items or more will require additional shipping charges and an additional shipping invoice will be sent via email to collect additional fees based on size and weight of the box being shipped. Once shipped you will receive an automated email with your tracking information.

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If you live outside the US please email us with your order request. We will give you a quote on your specific shipping rate cost and send an invoice to collect payment if we are able to ship to your location.

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Sorry, we do not accept returns. If items are damaged during shipment we must be notified within three days of arrival. A replacement product will be promptly shipped once the damaged merchandise has been approved. We are not liable for damaged product due to climate conditions. Candles and melts can be damaged by extreme temperatures, such as, direct sunlight or humidity. It is the customer’s responsibility to provide delivery instructions to ensure their package is safe.

 

Our candles and melts have been tested for safety and quality and are packaged with the utmost care. Your satisfaction with our products is extremely important to us! Thank you for choosing Wicksy Daisy Candle Co!

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If you have any questions or concerns about your order please email us right away so we can promptly address the question or concern. You may also call our store location, The Cottage, during regular business hours. Email: wicksydaisy@gmail.com or Call: 719.495.5732 (texting is not available for this landline, but you may leave a detailed message with your name and phone number).

 

Our Payment Methods:

 

We accept PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

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Wholesale Options:

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Wholesale pricing is available for Special Event Gifts (weddings, baby & bridal showers, anniversary parties, birthday parties). Company or Client thank you gifts (Real Estate agents, Local Businesses, etc.)

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Enjoy 30% off regular retail prices on candle tins or wax melts only ($16 each regular price/$11.20 wholesale price). Wholesale price on minimum order of 60 candle tins is $672 ($960 retail). Semi-custom labels available with limitations on format, design and letter count. Option to choose a different scent for each 20-count of candle tins or wax melts. These make great, hand-crafted gifts for your clients and team (real estate professionals, mortgage brokers, etc.) or wedding favors for your guests.

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For example, you may choose your favorite Wicksy Daisy scent for all 60 units or choose multiple scents in increments of 20 (3 scents with the minimum 60-unit order).

 

Sales tax will be added based on the shipping address. The shipping cost is additional and will be determined after order is requested at wicksydaisy@gmail.com. 

 

Wholesale orders take longer than standard orders, approximately 10-14 days from when the order is placed. A PayPal invoice will be emailed once the order is requested and finalized. Once the order and shipping cost is paid in full, the wholesale order will be non-refundable/changeable. 

 

For additional information on wholesale orders please email us at wicksydaisy@gmail.com.

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Wicksy Daisy Upcoming Events:

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To stay up to date on local Wicksy Daisy events please follow us on Facebook @WicksyDaisyCandleCo. 

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If you live in Colorado or will be visiting Colorado, you may visit our store location which features Wicksy Daisy Candles, Wax Melts, and Rustic Home Decor.

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The Cottage

284 Washington Street

Monument, CO 80132

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*Do not send any mail or packages to this address!

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Thank you for your interest in our woman-owned company and our hand-made, eco-friendly products at Wicksy Daisy Candle Co, LLC.