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Written by Erin Bolton | Photos by Megan Davis
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ollowing her CT Tech career of many years, Kim Ridgell’s definition of retirement is a little different than most. After retirement she joined The Southern Spoon Catering Company with lifelong friend, Toni Clemons. It was during this time that Kim accidentally launched a candle business. Terral, her husband of 33 years, noticed her boredom during the off-season, and took it upon himself to order her a candle making startup kit. When she posted about starting to make candles on social media she received over 200 preorders in a two-week period; hence, Faller Road Candles was born. Encouraged by the interest, Kim began doing research. “I reached out to friends from Vintage who I knew made candles to find out more on the criteria. Things like when to pour, what size wicks go best in different types of jars, etc. We watched countless how-to videos on candle science and continued doing our homework.” She then developed her branding with the help of her friend, Amanda Hammonds, over a cup of PJ’s coffee. She’d heard that it was helpful to name the candles after things that were meaningful to her, and Hammonds, knowing Kim, suggested "Oh Happy Day!” Kim said “Yes, that’s perfect,” and now that has become Faller Road’s signature candle and best seller. Her next request was from her friend Dayna Breaud looking for a signature candle she could sell and market in her business. After months of testing scent combinations, "Can I Get an Amen" was born and has become another fan favorite. “From there,” Kim continued, “it just kept growing, so I started naming them after special things in my life including each of my daughters, Amanda and Allie.”
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