10/07/2026
Well… I think it’s time we had the talk.
Etsy and I are breaking up.
It’s not me. It’s… actually, it’s a lot of things.
The constant fees. The ever-increasing costs of shipping. A questionable review system where one bad experience can carry more weight than all the happy customers combined. It's the wild west how rules are enforced over there. My shop gets penalized for using the words "notes of Amber" while full on resellers of junk made in China, and drop shippers run rampant.
At some point, the relationship starts to feel a little less “small business platform” and a little more “abusive relationship where I keep handing over money and hoping nobody gets mad at me or leaves a bad review.”
So, I’m stepping away from Etsy.
My Etsy shop will officially close Friday, October 9th.
I’m not entirely sure where my online shop will land yet, and honestly, I’m okay with that. I’d rather take my time and figure out what actually makes sense for my little business than jump from one platform to another just because I feel like I’m supposed to have an online shop.
In the meantime, I’m still happy to take private orders. Just send me an email at [email protected] and we’ll figure it out.
For now, I’m focusing on the part of this business that I genuinely LOVE: making candles, meeting customers, hanging out with other makers, and getting ready for the fall and holiday markets.
And honestly? I’m having a damn good time.
So, if you’ve been shopping with me on Etsy, thank you. Truly. You helped get The Waxing Crescent PNW to where it is today.
The Etsy chapter may be closing, but the feral candle making chaos is very much continuing.
More details on where you’ll be able to shop online coming eventually.
For now… I have candles to make and markets to get ready for.
