Summer Essentials: The Smart Maker’s Guide to Preparing for Q4 During the Summer Months
For many makers, summer can feel deceptively calm. Sales may soften slightly after spring launches. Customers are traveling. Social ...
The Fragrance Trends Defining the Next Era of Scent
Fragrance is evolving. Consumers are no longer gravitating toward overly literal scents or one-dimensional blends...they’re searching for fragrance...
from hobby to hustle: casa figlia
Casa Figlia was born from one of life’s most painful and transformative seasons — a story shaped by love, sacrifice, resilience, and healing. What...
Inside Makesy's Next Top Maker 2026: Where Creativity Meets Opportunity
Next Top Maker is more than a competition—it’s a celebration of creativity, courage, and what it really takes to build something from the ground up...
makesy's 2026 next top maker
Building a brand is one thing. Putting yourself behind that brand publicly and vulnerably is something else entirely. When Sabrina entered Next Top...
from hobby to hustle: carpe noctem candle co
Carpe Noctem Candle Co. wasn’t born from a business plan... it was born from a decision. More than five years ago, during a deeply personal season ...
Eco-Friendly Candle Making Supplies: Your Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Crafting
This is the ultimate guide to sourcing eco-friendly candle making supplies. In today’s conscious consumer market, candle making is more than just...
The Quiet Work of January: A Candle Maker’s Guide to Testing, Planning, and Seasonal Prep
January is one of the most valuable months in the candle making calendar, even if it doesn’t feel very exciting on the surface. After the holiday r...