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It’s a typical weekday afternoon at Green Daffodil in Ferndale. Owners Anne Simonetti and Siouxsan Miller, both of Ferndale, are pouring melted soy wax (made from soybean oil) into tins and glass jars.
It’s a typical weekday afternoon at Green Daffodil in Ferndale. Owners Anne Simonetti and Siouxsan Miller, both of Ferndale, are pouring melted soy wax (made from soybean oil) into tins and glass jars. They just finished creating a batch of citronella candles — the outdoor entertaining season is here, and these are excellent at keeping insects at bay — and are now on to lighter scents.
“Today, we’re making lavender candles,” said Simonetti, “for some relaxing aromatherapy.” Right after she pours the smooth liquid into a row of forms, Miller drops some essential oils into each container before sprinkling dried herbs (“which add color and texture,” Simonetti said) into the warm concoction. They place wicks in each and then cover the candles with long boards that position the wicks just right.
“My engineering-minded husband made the boards just for this purpose,” said Miller, whose voice mingles with some background music as she scurries about the light-filled studio.