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Can we take a moment to talk about everyone’s new favourite scent, Forest Frost? We originally crafted a small batch of Forest Frost for our very first @thirdandbird pop up market this past winter & it quickly became the limited edition scent that developed a following and filled our inbox and DMs all spring, summer and fall until its return as part of this latest range. Inspired by memories of hiking through the snowy woods around big snow covered lake on the family farm, complete with hoarfrost coating the trees, ice crystals in the air, the sun shining brightly and dog jumping through the snowballs. A fresh blend of white paper birch, peppermint, sea salt and cypress dig, it’s perfect for these cool winter nights ahead when all you want to do is get cozy by burrowing into your favourite reading chair with a big ol’ cozy blanket. Pooch or cat close at foot. Perfect for the holidays and the months ahead, Forest Frost is festive enough for the days ahead, yet unique enough that you’ll want to keep burning in the months ahead. 🌲🌲🌲 _ Tap to discover a great selection of indie shops where you can find your very own Forest Frost candle as well as other scents from our winter range!
We've teamed up with some amazing Canadian makers for a holiday GIVEAWAY! 🌲🌲🌲 Think modern/ethical fashion, pure/soy candles, cozy/luxe knitwear, lipstick inspired by nature, handcrafted/concrete homeware, and natural cosmetics/organic beauty products! This is a giveaway you don't want to miss! We’ve contributed two candles from our winter collection. Each of our eight ounce candles will give you 45-50 hours of burn-time enjoyment! It's quick and easy to enter, just follow these instructions to be eligible to win: 1. Follow Me @farmerssonco 2. Like this Post 3. Head over to @pureanada you are responsible for tagging and repeat all three steps. When you’ve returned here, you have completed the loop! A random winner will be chosen on Tuesday, December 18th at 9pm central. *Open to all residents of Canada & the USA. 🇨🇦🇺🇸
A throwback from a shoot that we did with @juliefrancesphotography. With so many new folks stumbling across Farmer’s Son Co. at pop ups, markets & here on Instagram these past few months, I figured that it was probably a good time to say hi. What can I say? I guess, first thing first, I’m the guy that makes each and every one of our candles for your burning enjoyment. It’s truly a labour of love. I love to explore - whether that means getting in the truck and scouting out an old farmyard to shoot with my camera, a trip to Minneapolis for a long weekend, heading up to the farm or a flight that takes me to somewhere new and exotic, I’m usually pretty in. I’m hoping to get back to Asia this coming year. I grew up on a small family farm where everyone chipped in, regardless of what the task was. While I’d make a terrible farmer, I’m bringing my parent’s worth ethic and passion for what they did to my role at Farmer’s Son Co. I’m an introvert & very private person in my personal life. Farmer’s Son Co. has forced me out of my shell. I’ve been able to meet so many awesome people and have been part of some really neat projects. My brain is constantly going a million miles an hour thinking about ways to improve, grow and come up with fun new products for you to enjoy. I love to read; I haven’t had as much of a chance lately, but the last book I read was a diary from a passenger who rode the Trans-Siberian railway (another goal). I’ve always got a podcast playing in the workshop with some of my faves being How I Built This, Well Built, Serial and Someone Knows Something. I own more buffalo check clothing than is probably socially acceptable but it’s become a uniform in its own way. I’ve always been a crafty kinda guy and have tried my hand at everything from reupholstery and refinishing to making my own gin (I didn’t strain it enough and was picking seeds out of my teeth for days). Farmer’s Son Co. began as one of those crafty ventures and has evolved into a full time venture that includes partnerships with over 60 amazing local businesses. The past two years have been a whirlwind but I’m so grateful. Hang on because 2019 is going to be full of fun and adventure!
Time for a Holiday Giveaway! 🌲🌲🌲 We've teamed up with some of our favorite local makers to help you finish off (or kick off!) your Holiday shopping. Winner will receive 2 dozen mini cookies and 2 40g sprinkle tubes from Scientific Sweets, a Forest Frost 8oz pure soy candle from Farmer's Son Co, 9 wood ornaments from Huron Woodwork, and a pop up ornament card from Card Forest. Contest rules: 1. Like this post 2. Follow all participating makers: @scientificsweets @farmerssonco @huronwoodwork @cardforestco 3. Tag a friend on your shopping list (one entry per tag) Contest open to Canadian residents only. Winner will be randomly drawn on Saturday, December 14. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram.
Brown paper packages tied up with strings are definitely one of our favourite things, especially this time of year. 🌲🌲🌲 _ This holiday season we’re gifting friends and family alike with pieces found in local shops. We believe in the importance of shopping indie & supporting local businesses in and around our community. Independent businesses are the backbone of the communities & neighbourhoods that we live in and are at the heart of what we’re all about at Farmer’s Son Co. This holiday season we encourage you to explore the local shops in your area. If what we’ve seen in our travels is anything to go on, they’re filled with beautiful pieces, exclusive lines and also home to some of the nicest and most helpful folks you’ll ever meet. We’ve tagged just a few of the folks that we’re proud to work with! Checkout www.farmerssonco.com/stockists to discover a full list of the independently owned shops where you can pickup a selection of Farmer’s Son Co. candles.
Mondays. Am I right? _ Reach for that third (or fifth) cup of coffee and then wander on over to www.farmerssonco.com where you can discover our CAMP collection. We’re serving up nine ounces of pure soy wax in a reusable rustic enamel camp cup; perfect for those Friday nights ahead, or future camping adventures. With scents including our ever popular Campfire and Camp Brew, they’re sure to put some pep in your step on this sleepy morning. Plus they look dang good under Christmas trees. 🌲🌲🌲
Made one by one, just for you. We pour & blend all of our candles in small batches of seven, putting a lot of love and care into each piece that we craft. Each of our candles is crafted with a pure soy wax, the truest to life fragrances that we can find and clean burning cotton core wick that’ll ensure a great burn from start to finish. We take care in sourcing materials that you can you can feel comfortable burning in your home. Each candle is free of paraffin or palm wax. You won’t find any phthalates or a bunch bunch of additives with scary names. We do things a bit differently around these parts, taking our time to craft scents with memory and meaning. Each scent that we release is generally the result of 6-18 months of developing to nail down that perfect blend. We’re a maker owned business that started as a weekend hobby making candles on the kitchen stove, that slowly became a side hustle that has turned into a full time adventure that we love. We’re a one guy show surrounded by amazing family and friends who get put to work labelling and boxing candles. We believe in hard work done with purpose. In being authentic. In taking pride in what we do. When you come from a small family farm, you pick these traits up at an early age. We invite you to explore our selection of scents and see where they take you back to. Different places. Memories of the lake or family farm. Summer drives with your grandpa. You’ll be surprised by the memories that flood back. We work with an amazing array of independent stockists across western Canada. Each bringing a unique mix of Farmer’s Son Co. scents to the communities that they serve. We welcome you to check them out this season to discover pieces that your friends and family will love. That and if you find a few you love, we don’t mind if you decide to treat yourself. 🌲🌲🌲
It’s been a hot minute since we shared just how much we love the scent of our Cedar + Oak Moss candle. Part of our signature range, our Cedar + Oak Moss is that perfect scent to light up on these cold winter days. Cozy and inviting with its notes of spicy cedar, a rich blend of fresh oak moss, and hint of terrain and damp leaves. Light up, close your eyes and think about that last rainy summer hike and how good it felt to get outdoors. A freshness in the air, dew on tree leaves, the scent of the cedars around you heightened, your pooch by your side as you carry on with your adventure, over the hills and through the woods. Our Cedar + Oak Moss is that perfect scent to take you back to those summer memories, while also inspiring you to pull out those trail guides as you start to think about adventures to come. Available exclusively in our 8oz glassware, offering up 45-50 hours of burn-time enjoyment. _ Tap photo to discover just a few of the amazing independent stockists that offer this truly unique scent!
This morning we’re running around in circles up in the studio as we prep more candles for stockist orders and for our upcoming holiday pop up markets here in Winnipeg. We’ve got the Bing playing as we craft our winter candles one by one for you. We’re just waiting for somebody to show up with a plate of holiday baking to keep us going. 🌲🌲🌲 _ Did you know that you find Farmer’s Son Co. candles at some amazing stockists across the prairies? We’re proud to work with a number of amazing independent retailers that bring something unique to the communities that they serve! We’ve tagged a few for you to discover...you might just find a mix of our scents in your neighbourhood!
“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” -Albert Camus
One of the things that we love the most about this time of the year is having the opportunity to hangout at one of our favourite places in #YWG, the @theforkswinnipeg! We’re back this year for the annual Holiday Bazaar this evening from 5 until 10 PM. Come join us and explore an array of amazing makers that have been curated by the @thirdandbird team! Plus you’ll find amazing local food & drink, sleigh rides, live music, skating and more. 🌲🌲🌲 _ Can’t make it down this evening? No worries! We’re going to be popping up here throughout the season. Catch us at the Third + Bird pop up markets on December 8th and 9th as well as the 15th and 16th! We’ll help you knock those names off your holiday list (and won’t tell anyone if you decide to treat yourself along the way).
We're heading to @theforkswinnipeg this Friday evening for the annual Holiday Bazaar! An awesome evening for the whole family, the Holiday Bazaar offers something for everyone! Sleigh rides for the kids, live music, endless food and drink opportunities in The Common and shops galore! This is our second season hanging out at this even and we’re so excited for the amazing energy in this one of a kind space. We'll be setup on the second level overlooking @thecommonwpg for the curated Maker's Market, hosted by the @thirdandbird team. We'll be joining 14 other talented folks with a great selection of goods to help you knock those names off your holiday shopping list! Come say hi from 5 until 10 PM! 🌲🌲🌲
The floor’s been swept clean of all the bits of our cedar greenery. The trailer’s been emptied & returned. The last box unloaded from the back of the truck and carried back up the stairs to our workshop. Wall panels, shelving & counter tucked back into storage until next spring’s fun. We’ve just wrapped up an amazing weekend of fun at @thirdandbird‘s holiday market. This was our first holiday season being a part of the market and it was one for the books! This camera shy guy’s feet are going to be sore for a few days and I’m not sure what to do about the bags under my eyes, but my heart is full after having the chance to introduce so many of you to this company that I love so much. More candles than ever before found their way to new homes. So many familiar faces. I’m terrible with names, but it’s the best when I know that you’re walking over to pickup another Teak + Tobacco candle. So many fun stories about what our scents remind you of. You’ve got this chandler smiling from ear to ear. Being a small maker can be an adventure when you’re preparing for & executing a market of this scale. It takes a village. There’s no way that any of this would have been possible without the support & rallying of my family, a crew of amazing friends who work for cheap wine & pizza, along with my guy (who has to listen to me talk about candles non-stop and has to deal with me coming home smelling like ALL of the candles, ALL of the time). The support that Winnipeg & area’s shown of not only myself, but of all of the amazingly talented folks that were a part of this event as well as all of the other markets and pop-up events this season is mind blowing! Your support is the reason why we all push to keep creating amazing small batch goods for you to enjoy, gift and receive. The talent in this province is inspiring & I’m grateful to be included in this community. A million times thanks! 🙏🏻 Now, time to bury myself under the duvet until tomorrow morning when we start packing orders and prepping for our next holiday markets! Stay tuned to see where we’ll be popping up next. 🌲🌲🌲
Did you know that Farmer’s Son Co. is a one guy show? Just me. In my little workshop. While I occasionally wrangle in friends & family to help label boxes, wrap candles and pack your orders, I’m the one that’s pouring your candles, wicking each jar, developing the custom fragrance blends, trying to find paperwork for the accountant at the end of each month, taking the pictures for social media & the website while continuously daydreaming about ways to grow this business. No production team. Marketing or creative consultants, logistics or operations manager. Nothing flashy. Just a guy who had the goofy idea that he could turn this into something. Farmer’s Son Co. has been around for just over two years now and none of this would be possible without the support that you’ve shown me & this little line that could. For that I’ll be forever grateful. Seriously. 🙏🏻 It’s a pile of work when you’re trying to figure it all out on your own. Sometimes you stumble. Sometimes you come up with stupid ideas that make sense in the moment but that you live to regret. Sometimes you get a win and it’s the best feeling in the world. Coming from a 9-5 gig where I generally had a team to do things for me, these past two years, especially this past year of running this business full time, have been a steep learning curve. Late nights pouring tins, cheap beers & pizza as I try to con folks into coming to label tins for me, cursing as I lug cases of wax up the stairs to my shop. This has been the hardest role I’ve ever had, but has also been an amazing journey. Looking back at what my life used to look like, there was a reason why I was supposed to spend time in a cubicle and windowless office. But can’t imagine going back. This is what I should be doing. Making candles that hopefully make you happy & stir a thought or two from that special place or that special someone. Candles for you to enjoy. To gift. To share. Tomorrow’s #smallbusinesssaturday and I’ll be hanging out at @thirdandbird. I’ve got some exclusive scents & great deals for you! I’d love for you to swing by! Find me in the lower level of the downtown @hudsonsbay from 10-6 PM. I’ll be back Sunday from 11-4 PM.