V. H. King's Ink

believing, healing, being

A Gallery of Flames

Most of my candles come from two different shops: Bazaar Baltimore and Burke & Hare Co. I also have a few from 13th Press–and if they offered more candles, I probably would have bought them. If you’re familiar with my work, you’re likely not surprised by the theme. A candle a day keeps hope aflame, right?

Only one candle in my collection isn’t pictured: Botched Lobotomy, from Bazaar in Baltimore. It’s a strong one–described as a terrifying scent of blood and surgical steel. The image on the label is intense (for some); check it out for yourself if you’re feeling curious!

ID: an amber jar candle from Bazaar in Baltimore called Abandoned Hospital, described as an eerie scent of dust, decay, and medicine, the label includes an illustration of a 19th century hospital on it.
ID: a candle from Burke & Hare's Darkwave collection. the candle is in a black jar with a black label. the white text reads Altar, with a white illustration of a rose
ID: an amber jar candle from Bazaar in Baltimore called apothecary. four illustrated old-time collection jars are labeled orange, sweet grass, cedar, and sage, which are the cand;e's fragrances
ID: an amber jar candle from Burke & Hare named Bathory, with notes of blood orange, clove, and vanilla
ID: a clear jar candle from Burke & Hare called Beloved, with notes of basil, rose petal, and magnolia
ID: a clear jar candle from Burke & Hare called Black Forest, with notes of eucalyptus, pine cones, and frosted fir
ID: an amber jar candle from Burke & Hare called Blackthorn, with notes of vanilla, sage, and cedar
ID: a clear jar candle from Burke & Hare called cemetery, with notes of sweet grass, hay, and fresh earth.
ID: an amber jar candle from Burke & Hare called Countess, with notes of cider, cinnamon, and citrus.
ID: a large candle in a matte black jar from Bazaar Baltimore. the candle is called Coven, and has an illustration of a witch's circle on the label. the candle has notes of woodsmoke, cloves, and lemongrass.
ID: a clear jar candle from Burke & Hare called Devil's Night. it has notes of cedar, clove, leather, and smoke
ID: an amber jar candle from Burke & Hare called Dr. Jekyll, with notes of whiskey, oak, and amber
ID: an amber jar candle from Burke & Hare called Dracula, with notes of calla lily, red rose, and earth
ID: a large candle from Bazaar in Baltimore in a matte black jar. the candle is called Krampus Was Here, and has an illustration of a goat head on the label. it smells like leather, ancient woods, and hellfire
ID: a black jar candle from 13th Press called La Lune. a gold foil butterfly is on the jar, with crescent moons on either side
ID: an amber jar candle from Burke &n Hare called Lestat, with notes of cedar tobacco, and amber
ID: a clear jar candle from Burke & Hare called Memento Mori, with notes of rain, moss, ozone, and damp earth
ID: a clear jar candle from Burke & Hare called Midwinter, with notes of red berries, pine needles, and nutmeg
ID: a candle in a matte black jar from 13th Press called Midnight. a gold foil bat is spreads its wings across the front, and a crescent moon hovers over its head like a halo
ID: an amber jar candle from Bazaar in Baltimore called Mummy. the label has illustrations of Egyptian style mummies and describes the candle as a blend of unearthed herbs and spices based on the ancient mummification process.
ID: a large candle from Bazaar in Baltimore in a matte black jar. the candle is called Mystic Heart. the label shows an intricate heart illustration with a dove in its center, woodland creatures around its borders, an angel on the top left, and a woman's head in the center. the candle has indulgent notes of smoked fig, burnt honey, tobacco, and vanilla
ID: a clear jar candle from Burke & Hare called Nevermore, with notes of teakwood, black pepper, and vanilla
ID: an amber jar candle from Bazaar in Baltimore called New Moon. it has notes of lavender, vetiver, and spices for setting new intentions
ID: a an amber jar candle from Burke & Hare called Nosferatu with notes of palo santo, copal, and incense
ID: an amber jar candle from Bazaar in Baltimore called Overgrown Cemetery. a small illustration of a cemetery hill with a cross is on the label. the candle has notes of soil, grass, mushrooms, and dead flowers
ID: an amber jar candle from Bazaar in Baltimore called Plague Doctor. the label shows an illustration of a figure in a top hat and an old bird's mask. the candle has notes of camphor, eucalyptus, mint, clove, and cedar. the scent is based on herbs found in the beak of similar masks used by doctors of that era.
ID: a clear jar candle from Burke & Hare called Poetry, with notes of old books, dusty shelves, and wood
ID: an amber jar candle from Bazaar in Baltimore called Seance, an illustration of a ouija board piece is on the label. the candle is described as a spirit-alluring scent with notes of sage, frankincense, and myrrh
ID: a clear jar candle from Burke & Hare called Saint Valentine, with notes of pomegranate, passionfruit, and moss
ID: a clear jar candle from Burke & Hare called Wild Fire with notes of woodsmoke, cedar, and burning leaves