Light by Night brings all the joy and calm of scented candles to buyers

A new business at Stonham Barns Park – one of Suffolk’s premier leisure, retail and holiday destinations – is bring fragrances such as Zesty Orange, Lime Basil and Mandarin and Fluffy Towels to buyers from the region who are looking to incorporate aromatherapy candles into their life.  The new outlet Light by Night sells hand-crafted scented candles, tea lights and wax melts.

After the challenges of the last three years, Grant Clarke, from Clacton-on-Sea, found that his ‘Well Being’ candle range was being sought out as a remedy to the stresses and strains of modern life. It’s just one of the candle ranges made by Grant who produces his candles using 100% natural soy wax and cotton wicks, making them perfect for vegan customers.  ‘The fragrances all help with relaxation – and can provide the ideal setting for meditation – and that’s what we all need after the years we have been through.  It’s been quite a health and wellbeing roller coaster and as a result anxiety levels are generally still high.’

‘Aromatherapy products of all kinds including candles are making quite a comeback.’

‘My thoughts turned to opening an outlet during lockdown when I found that online sales of my scented candle products were taking off.  Candles were helpful as a de-stress mechanism during the long lockdown months, and they are still helping as we go through the cost-of-living crisis.  Life has just got harder on all levels and so demand for these natural products has grown significantly.’

Grant (35) studied at Art School and so has always been creative, but he originally developed and ran a car body repair business in Essex.  He has been making candles for the past 10 years as a hobby, but it recently took priority as he was told his lungs were being adversely affected by the dust and paint particles associated with the car repair business.

He explains, ‘It was time for me to change my career path.  So, I hit the street market and events circuit with products I had been producing at home and have not looked back.  The products were winning customers across the board, and this made the decision to change what I was doing all the easier.’

‘Home décor is becoming such an essential part of daily living as we all try to look for some ‘zen time’ time.  We need more than ever to create a space where we can relax, and recharge and scented candles are playing a bigger part in this search for well-being.  There is nothing more uplifting than the aromas that we incorporate in our products particularly the fruit, flower and spice variants.’

‘We are introducing new tins in the coming months including silver, gold, red and black to further enhance the look of the products to appeal to the home-makers out there.’

‘Stonham Barns Park has such a creative feel to it.  We are very happy to be here and look forward to rolling out some big ideas for 2023.  These are exciting times.  Who knows what the future will bring but while sales are still growing, I am happy to keep doing what I enjoy.  It’s not like work at all.  I hope these good vibes continue.’

For further information call Grant Clarke on 07527 272 246.