🌿 She’s Not Just a Chat Bot — She’s Got Good Scents

You might’ve noticed someone new hanging out in the corner of your screen. Don’t worry — she’s not here to judge your candle obsession or remind you how many bars of soap you’ve bought. (Though, if she could, she’d cheer you on for all of it.)

Let me introduce you to Scentsibelle — our very own virtual assistant.

She’s kind of like me, if I were digitally available 24/7, had an encyclopedic knowledge of all our candles, soaps, and freshies, and didn’t require coffee to function.

💡 What Scentsibelle Can Help You With

  • 🛏þ‍♂️ Answer product questions – Not sure which candle scent suits your vibe? Scentsibelle can help you find something calming, energizing, or perfect for gifting.

  • 💬 Suggest the perfect gift – Shopping for someone special (or someone grieving)? She’ll guide you toward something that says “I see you. I care.”

  • 📦 Help with your order – Lost in the shipping details? She can point you to our FAQ, contact info, or updates.

  • 🔍 Point you to past blog posts – Looking for a story about Judy’s Light? Or wondering why I started making soap in the first place? She knows where everything lives.

  • 📟 Offer gentle guidance – Because sometimes, you’re not just here to shop. You’re here to feel something soft, and she gets that too.

🫠 What You Can Ask Scentsibelle (And What She Might Say)

Customer: “Which candle is best for stress or anxiety?”
Scentsibelle: If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I’d suggest our Lavender + Vanilla or Sandalwood Rose. Both are calming, warm, and feel like a weighted blanket in scent form. Want me to show you both?

Customer: “Do you offer gift sets for someone grieving?”
Scentsibelle: Yes, and I’m truly sorry you’re shopping for that reason. Let me guide you to our most gentle, thoughtful options — and I’ll include a few candle scent recommendations that bring comfort, not overwhelm.

Customer: “Can I get a custom candle label with a name on it?”
Scentsibelle: You sure can. Angie handmakes custom labels for memorials, birthdays, anniversaries, and everything in between. I can walk you through how to request one.

Customer: “Which products have Lavender?”
Scentsibelle: Here are some great products with lavender and a link to take a look.

Customer: “What does Peach Nectar smell like?”
Scentsibelle: Imagine a ripe, fuzzy peach kissed with sunshine — sweet but not sugary. It’s one of our most cheerful scents. Want me to pair it with a soap or a candle?

Customer: “How do I choose a scent if I’m buying for someone I’ve never met?”
Scentsibelle: That’s a great question. Let’s go with something soft, clean, and safe — Fresh Bamboo or Ultimate Vanilla are gentle and universally loved. Want to add a card or message with it?

She’s here for you. Anytime, Any scent.

If she doesn’t know the answer, she’ll make sure I do.

We’ll chat soon,

Angie and Scentsibelle

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🌷 A Light for Every Mother: Introducing Our Mother’s Day Candle Collection

There’s something about the way a mother shows love—it’s quiet, constant, and deeply rooted. Whether she raised you, held space for you, guided you, or shaped you from afar, this collection was created to honor her essence in scent and memory.

Each candle in our new Mother’s Day Collection is hand-poured with care using natural soy wax, thoughtfully blended fragrance oils, and a desire to celebrate all that mothers are—graceful, grounding, nurturing, and unforgettable.

These aren’t just candles.
They’re tributes.
They’re quiet thank-yous.
They’re hugs in wax and light.

💛 For All Kinds of Mothers

We know that Mother’s Day doesn't hold the same meaning for everyone. For some, it’s a joyful celebration. For others, it's a tender or complicated space—filled with grief, absence, or memories that don’t feel safe.

This collection was created not just for mothers in the traditional sense, but for:

  • The grandmothers, sisters, aunts, and friends who stepped in with unconditional love.

  • The ones who are grieving a mother they lost—or a mother they never truly had.

  • And most especially, for the women who didn't have the mother they needed... but chose to become her anyway.

To those who broke the cycle, who healed as they loved, and who mother with intention and grace despite their own pain—this light is yours.

You are proof that love doesn’t have to be inherited to be real. It can begin with you.

🕯️ Meet the Collection

Peach & Petals

A heart in bloom.
Soft peach nectar and sweet vanilla wrap around a touch of lavender—like a spring garden and a warm embrace all at once. It’s gentle, fruity, and perfect for the mama who makes everything blossom.

Quiet Grace

The calm she carried.
Fresh bamboo and lavender meet soft sandalwood in this soothing blend that feels like peace itself. Created for the kind of woman whose grace isn't loud—but always felt.

Echo of Her Love

The warmth that lingers.
Warm sandalwood, sweet blackberry incense, and a whisper of vanilla create a scent that feels like a cherished memory. For the mothers who are here, and the ones we hold in our hearts.

She Is Grace

Elegance in every breath.
A timeless blend of rose, vanilla, and lavender—feminine, grounding, and beautifully soft. Because grace isn’t just what she had... it’s what she passed on.

🕊️ Gifting With Meaning

Every candle is hand-poured in small batches, wicked for a clean burn, and poured into an elegant vessel. Whether you're gifting one or creating a full set, these candles were made to honor her—with beauty, depth, and light.

Ready to gift, ship, or hold close.

From one mother’s heart to another,

Angie

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🔥🪽Judy’s Light: For the ones we still carry, even when they’re gone.

I didn’t set out to make a memorial candle. I wasn’t trying to create something poetic or marketable that day—I just missed my best friend.

Judy and I were best friends for over 52 years. That’s not just a chapter—that’s a whole book. A lifetime of inside jokes, hard conversations, quiet support, and love that didn’t need explaining. When she passed, the silence e left behind was deafening.

One day, in the middle of missing her, I poured a candle. I didn’t think. I didn’t plan. I just needed to make something—something real. And without even meaning to, I labeled it: Judy’s Light.

It was my way of saying,
“You’re still here. I still see you.”

This candle isn’t just wax and scent. It’s memory.
It’s grief in a softer form.
It’s love that lingers.

And if you’ve ever loved someone so long they became part of your foundation—and then lost them—you know exactly what this candle means.

May her light show you the way when you are lost on your path.
May her flame burn bright for those who journey with you.

Judy’s Light label

If this candle finds its way into your hands, I hope it brings you comfort. Or clarity. Or just a moment of stillness.
Because sometimes, a flame is all we have left—and all we need to keep going.

If you carry the memory of someone whose light still lingers, I can help you honor them.
A custom label, just for your loved one.
A scent that speaks their name without a word.
Together, we’ll create something that helps their light shine on.

From my heart to yours,

Angie

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Healing in small batches.

🕯️ Why I Started Just Made Scents

Posted in Behind the Scents | By Angie Nichols

“Take time for you. You’re worth it. Indulge, even if it’s just a little.
May your life burn as bright as a flame.
May your flame ignite a light in others.”

Angie Nichols, Owner of Just Made Scents

Some stories begin with joy. Mine began with grief.

When I lost my mother to a rare neurological virus, I felt untethered. The world kept spinning, but I stood still—flooded with silence, questions, and a pain I didn’t know how to carry. In that quiet, I found myself reaching for something—anything—to bring a sense of comfort.

I began to create.

At first, it was small. A candle here. A batch of soap there. My hands found a rhythm before my heart found peace. But little by little, I realized what I was making wasn't just for me—it was for others too. For anyone going through something heavy. For anyone needing a reminder to breathe, pause, and feel held.

That’s how Just Made Scents was born.

Every scent I blend, every balm I pour, every bar of soap I cure is crafted with intention. To offer comfort. To spark warmth. To remind you of your own light.

This brand isn’t just about products. It’s about gentleness—for others, and for yourself. It’s about taking time to slow down, smell something beautiful, and remember that healing can happen in small batches, too.

Thank you for being here. For reading this. For supporting handmade healing.
You deserve care. And I’m honored to make something that might hold a little piece of that for you.

With love,
– Angie

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