If you’ve been shopping with us as The Candle Slinger, you may notice a new name popping up! We’re excited to announce that The Candle Slinger is officially becoming Upstate Candle & Soap Co. Our new name better reflects who we are and what we’re building — a small Upstate New York company in the Hudson Valley dedicated to handcrafted, clean products and personalized customer service. While our name is changing, the same people, passion, and handcrafted products you love are still here. ❤️...

Is it really spring? One day if feels like a nice warm. spring day and the next we are dipping into the 30's at night. I made the mistake of planting my basil too early and the poor seedlings died in the fluctuating temperatures. I thought I was getting a head start this year, but alas, Mother Nature had a different plan in store. Anyway, I have more basil to plant once I know for sure we are past the extreme cold at night. And speaking of gardening, come check out our spring scents that...

​This year our top 10 fragrances for candles include woody, earthy, spicy, fruity and floral categories. Watch the video to check out our Top Selling fragrances from 2025 and see if your favorite made the list! 1. Nordic Night Nordic Night Soy Candle 2. Birchwood Pine Birchwood Pine Soy Candle 3. Cranberry Prosecco Cranberry Prosecco Soy Candle 4. Lilac Lilac Soy Candle 5. Blue Spruce Blue Spruce Soy Candle 6. Palo Santo Patchouli Palo Santo Patchouli Soy Candle - Grounding, Earthy 7....