About Us

My name is Lena and along with my husband and four children, we run Barnum Party Candles.  Well, I say this but the truth is that I pretty much run the business single-handed since my husband's promotion at his "real" job. 

I started making candles in 2000 as a hobby to occupy myself after my son was born.  I have a degree in legal studies and still dream about being a lawyer someday, but for now I'm enjoying raising my children and watching our business grow.

I have always had a passion for color, so making beautiful candles for weddings and special events is right up my ally.  I especially love the challenge of matching custom colors and truly love the excitement and compliments I receive from customers after they've received their custom candles.  

Running this business is a full time job and then some.  Besides juggling the busy schedules of my children and trying to keep my house running, I handle all customer service, maintain a separate website, hand-pour all orders and pack orders for shipment.  My husband drives the packages to the post office and occasionally I take them in the afternoons when I have a rush order that has to get out.   Each of our kids has his or her own responsibilities within the company as well, but...well, youi know how kids are!

I know the two week turn around time is the pits, but I promise I try to get candles out as quickly as possible.  I am blessed to have a successful business.  No complaints.  Just be patient as I have an average of  8,000 - 10,000 candles a month to make and ship, 150-200 emails a day to answer, four kids (three of which are in sports and one whom is younger than one year old) and a husband to juggle as well.

Thank you for your business and continued support.