Novel Candles

03/24/2026

2026 so far: Gift Baskets, custom candles, wax melts, expanding our work space, cleaning glass, laser engraving, filling orders, painting, reorganizing, shredding recycled paper for our packing materials, shipping orders, crushing glass, pouring new vessels & lots of corgi dopamine. 🫶🫶🫶

01/03/2026

Our Mini King Cake candles and wax melts are back! Shop now - Pickup locally in Metairie ->> use code “LOCAL” at checkout

This Candles item by NovelDesignHome has 66 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Metairie, LA. Listed on Dec 26, 2025

11/03/2025

We make custom gift baskets for all occasions. Check out novelcandlesnola.com or our Etsy shop to see a few. (linked in our instagram bio above) — Are you a local vendor looking to collaborate or be featured in our gift baskets, boxes or packages? We ship worldwide and would love to help you spread the word about your product. Message, call or text us today! 504-579-6312

07/15/2025

July’s scent of the month is SNOBALL SEASON!☀️⛱️

Nothing beats a good ol’ snoball on a scorching Louisiana Summer afternoon! With notes of Blueberry, Cherry, Citrus, Sweet Cream, and Shaved Ice, this refreshingly fruity scent smells like the inside of a sno-ball stand and is bound to keep you cool this summer.🍧

✨TAG YOUR FAVORITE SNOBALL STAND BELOW & TELL US THE BEST FLAVOR TO GET FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE 15oz SNO-BALL SEASON CANDLE!✨

CALLING ALL LOCAL SNOBALL STANDS!📣📣
Collaborate with us to create your own custom scent line that showcases your unique flavors, all year ‘round.
Work with your existing logo & branding or create something extra special with our in-house artists & designers for a nostalgic treat you can share with your customers.

06/11/2025

Shout out to all the dads out there working hard and still being cool as hell!! ⚾️🏆❤️ We have everything from our fresh and musky scent “Swamp Water,” to the woodsy and leathery “New Pirogue!” We’ve got y’all covered! Gift baskets, candles, melts, and more! Come on by and check it out!!

Take 20% off our entire Etsy shop from 6/11-6/13 and get free domestic shipping!!

05/19/2025

Starting out this week by thanking some of our online customers for their ✨glowing✨ reviews. We have been working extremely hard to update our labels, scent selection and recycled jars + packaging so we love to receive the feedback! Keep it comin! GRATEFUL AF 🤗🥰🙏🥹

04/01/2025

⚜️🎺LET’S FEST🎺⚜️

Are ya’ll ready for Jazz Fest!? Sound off in the comments who you’re hyped to see!!

02/18/2025

✨ Make Your Brand Unforgettable with a Custom Scent! 🕯️

At Novel Candles, we blend eco-friendly vibes with personal stories—through scent. Whether you’re building your business brand or celebrating a special moment, we’ll help you create a fragrance that’s uniquely yours. 💛

💰 Only $99 to Get Started! You’ll receive:
🕯️ 2 Custom Scent Samples to choose from
🌿 Expert scent matching to fit your vibe

✨ Why Create a Custom Scent?
🌟 Brand Your Business with a signature fragrance customers will remember.
🎁 Create Meaningful Gifts for special moments.
🕯️ Stand Out with something personal and unique.

📩 DM us to get started on your custom candle journey!

02/17/2025

🎉 Smells Like Mardi Gras, Y’all! 💜💛💚

Get ready to laissez les bons temps rouler with our King Cake-inspired creations—each one a sweet slice of NOLA magic! ✨

🧼 King Cake Scented Spritz: Freshen your space with the iconic scent of Mardi Gras—crafted with all-natural ingredients, witch hazel, and rose water. 💜

🕯️ King & Queen Cake Candles: Hand-poured, coconut soy wax candles with a shimmering burn and a surprise baby inside! 🎉

🎂 King Cake Layer Candles: Choose from 1, 2, or 3 tiers of deliciously detailed, hand-decorated layers that melt into glittering goodness! 💛

👶🏼 Find the baby, share the joy! Tradition says you’ll have good luck (and host the next party)!

✨ All-natural, cruelty-free, and crafted with NOLA love. 💚

🛒 Grab yours now at the link in our bio!

02/16/2025

🦞🔥 Crawfish season just got even hotter! 🕯️✨

Planning a boil or looking for the perfect host gift? Our Crawfish Boil Candle brings that savory, spicy vibe straight to your space—without peeling a single tail! 😉

Pair it with our themed gift basket for the ultimate NOLA-style party favor or souvenir! 💜💛💚

📦 Handcrafted, eco-friendly, and full of Louisiana love.

Tag your boil crew and let the good times roll! 🦞⚜️

02/14/2025

💘✨ Happy Valentine’s Day from Novel Candles! ✨💘

Who needs roses when you’ve got coffee, crawfish, and king cake? 😉
Add a little extra spice to your day with our hand-poured candles inspired by the heart and soul of New Orleans. 🕯️❤️

Whether you’re celebrating love, friendship, or just yourself (because you deserve it), we’ve got the perfect scents to make today even sweeter.

Sending love from NOLA to wherever you are! 💜💛💚

02/13/2025

🎭✨ Mardi Gras in a box! ✨🎭

Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family visiting NOLA this Mardi Gras? Or maybe you want to send a little piece of home to those who can’t make it this year?

Our 3-piece Mardi Gras Gift Set brings the magic of the season straight to them – vibrant, festive scents that capture the spirit of the Crescent City! 🕯️💜💛💚

📦 Handcrafted, eco-friendly, and full of NOLA love.

Tap the link in bio to order and let the good times roll! 🥳⚜️