Wherever I Wander
What It Is: Today I’m delighted to be highlighting yet another killer Canadian brand. This one is extra special as it’s actually co-created by someone I’ve crossed paths with! Amanda Buhse (who attended the same college as me) and Tom Jansen are the brains behind Coal and Canary candles, an upstart brand that’s turned heads after being selected as an Oscars and Grammy’s gift bag item (amongst several other high profile pieces of coverage). How does a Winnipeg-based candle company take centre stage with Hollywood types you ask? Their scrumptious candles are hand-poured from a high quality blend of vegetable and soy wax and feature rich aromas that are seriously true to their real-life counterparts (I own that Baguettes & Sunsets candle you see above and it truly smells like fresh baked bread with a slather if melty butter). Not only do they come in super cute packaging with fun names, but the candles also all feature the brand’s signature wooden wick, which burns clean and creates a warm, crackling sound as it burns.
Coal and Canary releases new candles on a seasonal basis, with a few special editions popping up on the regular (their Fresh Cut Flowers & Super Powers Mother’s Day candle was a hit with my mother-in-law!) This summer they’ve debuted an amazing gift set that features five mini-candles inspired by exotic destinations but containing roots in Canada. The Jet Set Box Set includes Vancouver to Valencia (olive, bergamot and vanilla), Calgary to Cairo (caramel, cream and coffee), Winnipeg to Waikiki (coconut, pineapple and mango), Toronto to Tokyo (cucumber, wasabi, and cilantro), and Halifax to Havana (possibly my fave – honey, tobacco and orange). Each little candle burns for hours and quickly infuses your space with a rich, luxurious scent. It’s an awesome gift whether you’re new to the brand or already a diehard fan and simply looking for the latest and greatest from them.
Who It’s For: Your minimalist friend, as it’s a gift they can use and love and then say farewell too. Your jetsetting sibling, so she can pack a travel candle amongst her gear. Your mom, as a lovely birthday present she’ll treasure for months.
What It Costs: The Jet Set Box Set retails for $50, whereas the regular candles are $30 each.
Where It’s At: There are plenty of retailers across Canada stocking these beauties, but you can also shop online.
Now for the super exciting news! I’m giving away a Coal and Canary Jet Set Box Set to one lucky reader! Want to nab it? Read on!
1) First & foremost: you must be a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide to enter this giveaway. It’s as simple as finding ‘The Gift of Gab’ box in the righthand column and dropping in your email or clicking follow. Then, tell me in the comments below by August 12, 2016 which Coal and Canary item you’d most love to snag for yourself – include a link please!
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around August 13, 2016 to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry: Follow Coal and Canary on Instagram and either Regram one of their photos or share a photo from their site onto your own Instagram, tagging them + me (@cdngiftguide). Then leave a link to your Instagram post in a separate comment below.
**Psst! Keep an eye out – Bonus Entry opportunities for this giveaway will pop up throughout the contest period in other posts – starting with tomorrow!
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[…] Coal and Canary’s Jet Set Box Set – $50 I’m a big fan of Coal & Canary and so proud of what this Winnipeg has done on a global scale. I immediately snatched up their summer launch of five mini candles inspired by aromas local and foreign – and was psyched to share it with you as well! […]
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They all sound beautiful but I am going to go with the Baguettes and Sunsets. Love the names too. Here is the link:
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350681/new!-baguettes-%26-sunsets
Hiking Trails and Breaking Nails is right up my alley. http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142302791/hiking-trails-%26-breaking-nails
Créme Brûlées & French Berets http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350361/new!-cr%C3%A9me-br%C3%BBl%C3%A9es-%26-french-berets
I love candles – especially fresh smells – love the sound of this
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142299221/big-hair-%26-fresh-air
I love candles, and would love to win this. The names of these candles are really cute.
Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350381/new!-peach-pies-%26-cute-french-guys
https://www.instagram.com/p/BH3W6ACDUGP/?taken-by=coalandcanary&hl=en – followed on instagram 🙂
PEACH PIES AND CUTE FRENCH GUYS – LOLOL http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350381/new!-peach-pies-%26-cute-french-guys
I’m thinking that I would love one of each but I would like to start with this one…http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142306011/great-complexion-%26-no-reception
All such great names…..ingenious really~
I would love to have the Don’t Be Chai candle,http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/2896188601/don't-be-chai.
Gosh, I would love to grab this awesome giveaway prize. Wow. I love this kind of thing. Thanks so much for the review. I already subscribe by email. I love That Hot Barista
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/2896183811/that-hot-barista
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I love the names of the candles. It was hard to choose. I would most love to nab the Hiking Trails and Breaking Nails candle. http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142302791/hiking-trails-%26-breaking-nails
The Jet Set Box Set would be my cat’s meow. http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4515665661/new!-jet-set-box-set
I like Hiking Trails and Breaking Nails:
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142302791/hiking-trails-%26-breaking-nails
I’d want to peach pies and cute french guys. I love the smells of peaches and the name is funny. http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350381/new!-peach-pies-%26-cute-french-guys
I’ve seen Coal and Canary in one of my favourite boutiques here in Ottawa (Boogie & Birdie) and they smell soooooo good! In addition to the Jet Set Box, I think I’d love the Great Complexion No Reception scent http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142306011/great-complexion-%26-no-reception. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
I can’t decide so I would need the Jet Set box! http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4515665661/new!-jet-set-box-set
I want to try Crimped Hair and Truth or Dare. http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/3727587931/crimped-hair-%26-truth-or-dare
Oh my goodness I honestly couldn’t decide because they all sound so good, but I think my pick would be Great Complexion & No Reception: http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142306011/great-complexion-%26-no-reception
I wish I could smell them!! But I’d love to try the http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350361/new!-cr%C3%A9me-br%C3%BBl%C3%A9es-%26-french-berets
Sounds Devine!! Already a subscriber 🙂
I’d love to try Big Hair and Fresh Air. It’s funny how the name grabs you.
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142299221/big-hair-%26-fresh-air
Hard to pick just one, but I’d go with “Peach Pies and Cute French Guys”. Love the creative names of the candles. I’m already a subscriber. Thanks for the chance!
I would most want to try the Crème Brulees and French Berets Candle. Love the name!
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!shop-online/cowx
First, thank you for this lovely contest and this is the one that I would give it a try : http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350361/new!-cr%C3%A9me-br%C3%BBl%C3%A9es-%26-french-berets
Peach Pie and cute french guys http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350381/new!-peach-pies-%26-cute-french-guys
I know the Peach Pie & Cute French Guys would be delightful – peaches and vanilla are 2 of my favourite aromas.
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350381/new!-peach-pies-%26-cute-french-guys
I like the sound of Peach Pie & Cute French Guys http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350381/new!-peach-pies-%26-cute-french-guys
Big Hair and Fresh Air would be one of mu choices …. http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142299221/big-hair-%26-fresh-air
Instagram post: https://instagram.com/p/BIDp2zugiosy9ileT5qE_L9G8_cAwz8JTL5dXM0/
They say variety is the spice of Life so I think I’d choose “Jet Set Box” Thank You for the chance!
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4515665661/new!-jet-set-box-set
Creme Brulee and French Berets sounds good http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350361/new!-cr%C3%A9me-br%C3%BBl%C3%A9es-%26-french-berets
I would like the Créme Brûlées & French Berets http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350361/new!-cr%C3%A9me-br%C3%BBl%C3%A9es-%26-french-berets
How do you pick just one?!
I’m intrigued by Great Complexion & No Reception:
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142306011/great-complexion-%26-no-reception
I’M a subscriber http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/2896188601/don't-be-chai DONT be Chai LOL – thanks for hosting this!!
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350681/new!-baguettes-%26-sunsets
Love the idea of this scent.
I am a subscriber.
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/3727587931/crimped-hair-%26-truth-or-dare
I’d love to try the crimped hair and truth or dare candle. Sounds delish!
I’m a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide. I’d most love to snag for myself, Coal and Canary’s Don’t Be Chai http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/2896188601/don%27t-be-chai
[wonder where they city candles are sold, as they aren’t listed on their website]
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350361/new!-cr%C3%A9me-br%C3%BBl%C3%A9es-%26-french-berets
I loveHiking Trails & Breaking Nails http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142302791/hiking-trails-%26-breaking-nails
Follow on instagram and regram https://www.instagram.com/p/BIEdWA3h_Or/?taken-by=c_dube1
Bonus Instagram Entry: Followed & shared https://www.instagram.com/p/BIEdSrdjS43/?hl=en
They all sound yummy – I think I’d really like that hot barista – http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/2896183811/that-hot-barista
A bit of everything in the http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4515665661/new!-jet-set-box-set
I’m a subscriber; I’d also like the Baguettes & Sunsets candle, I love the aroma of freshly-baked bread
One of my favourite Canadian retailers. So many shops here in Manitoba. My favourite would have to be http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!gallery/cs3b
I think Big Hair Clean and Fresh Air sounds fab.
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142299221/big-hair-%26-fresh-air
110 calories sounda wonderful
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/2896195841/110-calories
Crimped Hair & Truth or Dare would be my choice.
so many great choices i love the good beats eatin sweets http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/3727594151/good-beats-%26-eatin'-sweets
I would pick peach pies and cute french guys since I love the smell of vanilla and peach is always great too. http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350381/new!-peach-pies-%26-cute-french-guys
I’d love the Great Complexion and No Reception. http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142306011/great-complexion-%26-no-reception
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/2896188601/don't-be-chai
Don’t be Chai sounds great
This candle sounds yummy.http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/3727594151/good-beats-%26-eatin'-sweets
I would like the Good Beats & Eatin’ Sweets candle http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/3727594151/good-beats-%26-eatin'-sweets
The Creme Brulees and French Berets sound yummy! http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350361/new!-cr%C3%A9me-br%C3%BBl%C3%A9es-%26-french-berets
Don’t be Chai is my favourite! http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/2896188601/don't-be-chai
I think I would like the Peach Pies and Cute French Guys candle. It sounds like a great summer scent.
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350361/new!-créme-brûlées-%26-french-berets
This set looks great, I love all their cute names for their items!
I love this candle:
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350681/new!-baguettes-%26-sunsets
I think I’d like the Cupcakes & Confetti (the birthday candle) – it looks fun! http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4236804721/cupcakes-%26-confetti-(the-birthday-candle)
The Peach Pies and Cute French Guys one sounds adorable and lovely. http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350381/new!-peach-pies-%26-cute-french-guys
This sounds like it would be my style:
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350361/new!-cr%C3%A9me-br%C3%BBl%C3%A9es-%26-french-berets
I would love to try this candle~ http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4236804721/cupcakes-%26-confetti-(the-birthday-candle)
Since I just got back from camping this one would be great!
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142302791/hiking-trails-%26-breaking-nails
My mother-in-law loves Coal & Canary, I am jealous of her collection!
I think “Good Beats & Eatin’ Sweets” would be best for me – mmmmm,maple!
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/3727594151/good-beats-%26-eatin'-sweets
Thanks for the chance to win!
I regrammed one of their images with downtown Winnipeg in the background! https://www.instagram.com/p/BIVC8ARD09r/?taken-by=miss_elles
I’d love Good Beats & Eatin’ Sweets! Two of my fav things!
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/3727594151/good-beats-%26-eatin'-sweets
I love the cupcakes and confetti – super cute!!
I would like the Jet Set box set http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4515665661/new!-jet-set-box-set
This scent combination sounds fab: http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142306011/great-complexion-%26-no-reception
I like Baguettes and Sunsets – two of my favourite things – http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350681/new!-baguettes-%26-sunsets
I would liek this candle
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142306011/great-complexion-%26-no-reception
Baguettes and Sunsets are right up my alley
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4484350681/new!-baguettes-%26-sunsets
I would like to try the Cupcakes & Confetti. http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4236804721/cupcakes-%26-confetti-(the-birthday-candle)
Hiking Trails and Breaking Nails would be my choice. http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142302791/hiking-trails-%26-breaking-nails
wow – such awesome descriptions. But Vodka Cran over here : http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/3727590651/vodka-crans-%26-elastic-waistbands
So many to choose from…and all wonderful! I think I would love to try Great Complexion and No Reception. http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142306011/great-complexion-%26-no-reception
My fav would be Great Complexion and No Reception. http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142306011/great-complexion-%26-no-reception (Repeat as I think I did my previous comment incorrectly…apologies if a duplicate!)
I would love the Cupcakes and Confetti candle! http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4236804721/cupcakes-%26-confetti-(the-birthday-candle)
bonus entry: https://www.instagram.com/p/BI57fvIjUDf/?taken-by=lisamstraus
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4515665661/new!-jet-set-box-set
I’d love a Big Hair & Fresh Air candle.
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4142299221/big-hair-%26-fresh-air
Reposted on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BI-Q1dGB0zF/?taken-by=thenancy2880
I’d love to bring home the cupcakes and confetti candle!!
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/4236804721/cupcakes-%26-confetti-(the-birthday-candle)
I would love to get the “gimme some sugar” candle
http://www.coalandcanary.com/#!product/prd1/2896173081/new!-gimme-some-sugar
Where can we see who won your Coal & Canary contest? Thanks!