7 spots in Huntsville to get cozy handcrafted candles

sage and oak candle Holtz leather — Bring on candle season. (Sarah Gronberg / Hville Blast)

It’s that time of year when scents of sugar cookies, pine needles and hot cocoa fill the air. What better way to get that holiday scent in your home or office than with locally handcrafted candles?

These local makers are crafting some unique holiday candles this season. Keep reading for 7 places to grab cozy candles this season in Huntsville.

1. Holtz Leather Co.

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Not only does Holtz Leather Co. make their own candles, but they also make their own pottery vessels. If you’re feeling crafty, stop by one of their retail stores (now in Huntsville and Madison) to make your very own candle at their candle bar. Or, pick up one of their creatively candles with rich scents.

Location: Huntsville and Madison
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM (Huntsville) | Monday-Saturday 10AM-5PM (Madison)
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2. Embrace Candles

Festive candles with names like Santa Snacks and Scent-a-mintal Snowman are hard to resist—and you can find them at Embrace Candle Co. in Lowe Mill. For a fun winter break outing, visit Embrace to make your own custom-scented candle.

Location: 2211 Seminole Dr SW Suite 122, Huntsville, AL 35805 (Lowe Mill Suite 122)
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11:30AM-7PM
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3. Candy’s Candles

With over 20 scents to choose from, Candy’s Candles has you and everyone on your gift list covered. First on my whiff list would be Hazelnut Coffee and Cardamom & Cream.

Location: Find Candy’s Candles at these local retailers
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4. Pipkin-Hill & Co.

la bella flor candle — Coconut Apricot candles in the making. (Pipkin-Hill & Co. / Facebook)

This woman-owned business on Winchester Road makes some luxurious candles. Pipkin-Hill & Co. candles are made from apricot and coconut wax instead of the more common soy wax for a luxurious, unique candle.

Location: 2700 Winchester Rd NE Ste. F, Huntsville, AL 35811
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 5PM-8PM, Saturday 12PM-6PM
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5. South and Pine

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South & Pine is a one-stop shop for gifts, home decor, kids items and, of course, candles! This Downtown Madison shop carries a carefully crafted line of holiday candles, featuring Sleigh Ride, Hot Cocoa, Christmas Morning and more scents.

Location: 14 Main St Suite C, Madison, AL 35758
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-6PM
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6. Luna Moth Candle

Luna Moth candles are as beautiful to look at as they are to smell. Each candle is poured in a one-of-a-kind vintage vessel and captures flower petals in the wax.

Location: Find Luna Moth candles at these local retailers
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7. 333 Designs

333 designs candles — So Huntsville. (Sarah Gronberg / Hville Blast)

This little shop tucked in a corner of Five Points holds some very Huntsville candles. Local references like 5 Points at Midnight and Big Spring Breeze make up the names of 333 Designs’ lovely candles.