At Home: Make candles with friends for gifts and fun

Pour it on

Make your own candles for holiday gifts and enjoy an evening out with friends

Finding the perfect personalized gift at Christmas can be a chore.

And no one has time for more chores during the holidays.

But here’s an idea: Make a custom Christmas candle for your friend or loved one.

And even better, there’s a way to skip the annoying cleanup and buying all the messy supplies by making candles at Magnolia Soap and Bath Co.

Earlier this year, owner Scottie Lawrence was inspired to o er candlemaking at Magnolia after she and her daughter took a trip to Phoenix, where they visited a candle-making bar.

Guests can come in by themselves and pour a candle on the spot or book a group session for a fun gathering with friends.

Customers can either bring their own vessel to pour their candle in or choose from the variety of sizes available at Magnolia (from 4 ounces up to 40 ounces). Candle prices start at $10 and go up to $90, depending on the size.

Christmas scents include Chestnuts Roasting, Sweet Tater Pie, Christmas at the Farm, Sugar Plum Fairy, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Candy Cane and Balsam Fir.

But regular scents, which are also phthalate- and paraben-free, range from fun fragrances such as cotton candy and birthday party to relaxing scents like sandalwood and patchouli.

Customers can even invent their own scent by combining 1-4 scents

STEPHEN PINGRY PHOTOS, TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE Owner Scottie Lawrence was inspired to offer candle-making at Magnolia after visiting a candle-making bar in Phoenix.

Finished candles make great centerpieces for a holiday celebration.

to create a one-of-a-kind candle, Lawrence said.

If candles don’t fit the person you are buying for, you can also create bath bombs, shower steamers and soap.

On Dec. 12, Magnolia is celebrating its second year on Cherry Street. To celebrate, purchases on that day at the store will be 20 percent off. For more information, visit magnoliasoapandbath.com.

Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. has a variety of scents to choose from.

If candles aren’t your thing, you can also create bath bombs, shower steamers and soap.

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IAN MAULE, TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE It may be hard to get in to Roosevelt’s, 1551 E. 15th St., during the holidays due to the fabulous decorations, but if you can find a time to pop in for a cocktail and a nosh, it will get you in the spirit.

COURTESY, MODERN COTTAGE Modern Cottage, 1325 E. 15th St., has a great selection of gifts. Treat yourself while you are there!

FRIENDS NIGHT OUT CHRISTMAS CRAWL

Plan a candle-making party with your friends and make it your get-together for the holidays. How’s that for multitasking? Since you are already on Cherry Street at Magnolia Soap and Bath Co., why not make a night of it? Here are some ideas for places to go and what to get while you are there.

TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE FILE Gelato at STG Gelateria, 1601 E. 15th St., is a perfect sweet treat for you and your friends.

COURTESY, MI COCINA Mambo Taxi, the signature drink at Mi Cocina, 1342 E. 15th St., features a frozen margarita with a swirl of house-made sangria. Your friends will love this drink!

TULSA WORLD MAGAZINE FILE No Cherry Street crawl is complete without a stop at Pinkitzel, 1345 E. 15th St., for cupcakes.

COURTESY, VALERIE WEI-HAAS Who doesn’t love the house-made fettuccine tossed in a Parmigiano Reggiano wheel with brandy and butter at Prossimo Ristorante, 1550 E. 15th St.?