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The Smell of Fear Sinister Scents from Scary Stories! Natural Wax Candles & Melts

I thoroughly enjoyed my time Allentown Art Festival today and made it out just before the skies opened up 😬 Hope all the...
06/14/2026

I thoroughly enjoyed my time Allentown Art Festival today and made it out just before the skies opened up 😬 Hope all there got everything covered and sustained no damage! I give you all so much credit as outdoor shows are very challenging & unpredictable.

That said, wanted to share my haul and encourage everyone to please shop local, small, handmade artisans whenever & wherever you can!!!

*Taxidermy bear from Field Museum *

Fantastic Shaun of the Dead & The Thing art from John Kindelan
Historic local (and a bit creepy 😍) advertisement from Buffalo History Buff
Spooky Norse Mythology by Jessica Gadra
Ring I have been stalking online 👀 by noelle ☻ silvernaut jewelry

I adore my finds - but this is a tiny handful of all of the amazing work that Buffalo has to offer ❤️

We got two very happy dogs that are super pleased that summer is within reach 🌞
06/14/2026

We got two very happy dogs that are super pleased that summer is within reach 🌞

And with that, The Smell of Fear is on a summertime hiatus!The website is still available & updated with lot of fun stuf...
06/12/2026

And with that, The Smell of Fear is on a summertime hiatus!

The website is still available & updated with lot of fun stuff including things like my Waxadermy melts & my Dean Wi******er inspired Son of a Bitch candle. But no shows or events until the Buffalo Oddities & Curiosities at the beginning of August.

As a professor by day and a creepy candle maker by night (and weekends & holidays) it’s easy to get burnt out. After the last holiday season, I was almost ready to throw in the towel as I’d done a LOT but after a little winter break and getting back into the swing this spring, I realized I just need to pace myself a bit better!

Going forward, website stays up and I’ll be doing one show per month: Oddities & Curiosities Buffalo at the beginning of August, New England Oddities in Portland, ME in September, and Buffalo Horror Garage Sale in October.

Hoping to add 1 or 2 holiday shows in November/December so stay tuned!

Bonus: anyone know the historic significance or what icon is associated with this landmark? I’ll send a diffuser bundle to the first person that answers correctly 😃

Chicago
History
Landmarks
Trivia

I am feeling good about the set up for Chicago ! I have an eclectic mix of candles for this weekend! Dean Wi******er? C...
06/06/2026

I am feeling good about the set up for Chicago !

I have an eclectic mix of candles for this weekend! Dean Wi******er? Check! Vincent Price? Absolutely! My new Waxadermy melts? You betcha! Some Jack Skellington and Devil’s Footprints candles? Yes! New Yeti, Victorian Parlor, and some One Wish Willow candles? YAAAAAASSSSSSSS!

All of this and sooo much more Saturday & Sunday Chicago! Hope to see you!!!

Just li’l Gil helping me pack for in Chicago 😍 Ok really he hates when I leave so he’s trying his darnedest to keep me ...
06/03/2026

Just li’l Gil helping me pack for in Chicago 😍 Ok really he hates when I leave so he’s trying his darnedest to keep me from getting this done and while I would totally just zip him up and take him with, alas, I cannot.

So if his plans are foiled and I actually do get packed - I hope to see you in the Windy City this weekend!!!

Next up on the schedule…CHICAGO!!! I’m heading to the Windy City this weekend for another !It’s one of my family’s favo...
06/02/2026

Next up on the schedule…

CHICAGO!!! I’m heading to the Windy City this weekend for another !

It’s one of my family’s favorite cities to visit! The food. The history. The Volo Museum. 😍 We can’t wait!!!

I’ll have my AtmosFEAR Collection, a new Yeti cryptid collection candle, the Apothecary Collection with a new Victorian Parlor candle, my Waxadermy wax melts, and so much more!

Hope to see you there, my Chicago fiends!!!

BUFFALO!!! May I say… HOLY FORKING SHIRTBALLS! Thank you for your support of me and all of the horror community 🖤 I had ...
06/01/2026

BUFFALO!!! May I say… HOLY FORKING SHIRTBALLS! Thank you for your support of me and all of the horror community 🖤

I had such a wonderful, comfy time with all of you - talking about new horror like Obsession, old horror & classics, what goes into my candle scents, what you love and hate, and even Dungeon Crawler Carl 😆 I sooo appreciate each and every one of you that browsed, grabbed a card, or got some goodies 🖤

is truly one of the best events for folks like us out there and I am so thankful to be able to be a part of it 🖤

So much thanks to Will & his entire crew for all of their hard work pulling this massive thing together 🖤

I cannot wait for the next one!!!

WOW BUFFALO HORROR FANS!!! You are the best!!!You all showed out today, making Day 1 of the hair-raisingly fantastic! T...
05/31/2026

WOW BUFFALO HORROR FANS!!! You are the best!!!

You all showed out today, making Day 1 of the hair-raisingly fantastic! Thank you to everyone who came up to visit, browse, stock up on favorites, grab a card, or found new ghoulish goodies at my table today.

No rest for the wicked, as I’m back in the lair tonight, replenishing some candle stock to make sure that I have enough good stuff for Day 2.

If you didn’t make it out today, tomorrow is chock full of more frightfully fantastic vendors & special guests.

Just a day away from what’s sure to be one of the best events you’ll attend this year!Here’s the place, time, and where ...
05/29/2026

Just a day away from what’s sure to be one of the best events you’ll attend this year!

Here’s the place, time, and where to find me for this weekend’s horror extravaganza !!!

Hope to see you there 🧟‍♀️

Just some of the fun stuff that I’ll have with me this weekend ! In addition to the Reanimator, Killer Klowns, Intervie...
05/29/2026

Just some of the fun stuff that I’ll have with me this weekend !

In addition to the Reanimator, Killer Klowns, Interview with a Vampire, and Midsommar inspired goodies, I’ll also have my fun new Waxadermy melts, classic candles, colognes, car diffusers, stickers, and sooo much more!

And let’s not forget about the other amazing vendors, special guests, movie showings 👀👀👀This event is going to be epic!!!

Hope to see you there!!!

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