Lori Huang4th year BIOSC major and pre-med student I have a confession to make. I am a candle fiend. 90% of my desk is covered in candles and the Bath & Body Works employees at the Waterfront recognize me with a mask on. What better way to spend my Saturday afternoon than to visit Mix Candle Co. in Lawrenceville? Mix Candle Co. is a small shop where you can not only buy candles but make them yourself. Once you enter the store, your eyes are immediately drawn to the left wall, which is equipped with shelves upon shelves of sample candles. Each sample candle has been infused with a different scent, from gardenia to cashmere to even bacon. This is where you will sniff each sample to select which scents you want in your candle. Once you’ve exhausted your nose, you can head over to the Fragrance Bar in the center of the store to begin crafting your custom candle. As you’re seated at the bar, the store’s Mixologists will guide you through the process of mixing your candle and recommend which fragrances from your list will form pleasant combinations. After you’ve finished selecting your scent profile, the Mixologists will provide you with the corresponding fragrance oils, which you will mix into hot, liquid soy wax in a jar of your choice. From there, all you have to do is wait for the candles to solidify. While I was waiting for my verbena, sea kelp, and key lime pie concoction (I know it sounds strange, but it actually smelled amazing) to cool, I ventured outside of the store to walk around Lawrenceville. There are a lot of interesting businesses and restaurants to explore, so by the time you’re done breezing in and out of Lawrenceville’s unique stores, your candle will be ready. I had a great time sipping coffee while losing pinball games at the Kickback Pinball Café and sifting through the Pittsburgh-themed merchandise at the Wild Card gift shop. When you return to Mix Candle Co., you will be given your candle in a bright blue bag and, if you’re like me, immediately light it when you return home. Having burned through it pretty quickly (yes, I did burn it every day), I am eager to return to Mix Candle Co. and make another. If you’re not into candles, I still encourage you to take a break from studying and explore Pittsburgh! In such a wonderful and diverse city, I’m sure you’ll find something you’ll enjoy.
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