Dara's Soapery

First candle pour in my new studio ✨🕯️

And it only felt right that this pour was a signature scent order — Golden Hour — created for Cortney Torres Photography a photographer who loves capturing her favorite time of day through her lens 🤍

Coffee ready, vessels prepped, signature scent ready, wax blended, and this one officially poured.

Moments like this are why scent storytelling is one of my favorite parts of the process ✨

To be continued…

My first unboxing in the new studio ✨

And of course… it had to be something exciting 👀

A little behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming next. Custom pieces made to elevate your candle experience.

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A little look inside my studio… still a work in progress 🤍

This space has been slowly transforming into the place where I’ll create every soap, candle, and home fragrance product.

Every station has a purpose, from making, pouring, blending, organizing, and packaging — all designed to make the process smoother while keeping the handmade quality that makes each piece special.

It’s not finished yet, but that’s part of the journey.

Building this space intentionally, one detail at a time, and I can’t wait to share more of what comes to life here. ✨

From a tiny spare bedroom… to a new space with room to grow. 🤍

This studio move has carried more emotions than I expected.

What started as an exciting plan during a season of hope became something very different than we imagined. After finding out we were expecting, we began dreaming about creating a bigger space for my little business… and then life took an unexpected turn.

We experienced a loss that changed us.

Sharing this part of our story hasn’t been easy, and this video is completely unscripted because sometimes the hardest moments don’t come with perfect words.

But we decided to keep moving forward with the plan.

This space holds more than shelves, supplies, and products — it holds a chapter of growth, healing, and continuing forward.

Here’s to new beginnings. 🤍

Poking holes in my candles so I don't get sinkholes. If only fixing the background noise was this easy.😅

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On May 23rd, we’re hosting an intimate candle experience inside Cake As Canvas—one of Bethlehem’s studios where artistry shows up in every detail.

This isn’t a sit-and-watch class. It’s fully hands-on.

You’ll:
• Blend your own signature fragrance
• Pour a full-size luxury candle
• Design a custom label
All inside a space known for edible art, intentional design, and a warm, creative atmosphere.

We chose Cake As Canvas for a reason—because the environment matters just as much as what you create.

Small group. Very limited seats. Once it’s full, it’s closed.

Book your spot for May 23rd.