Oak Lane Candle Co.

Oak Lane Candle Co. Oak Lane Candle Co. creates hand-poured candles inspired by life’s simple joys. Made in Iowa 🫶🏻

Bring your closest friends for a thoughtful Girls’ Night Out. During our Galentine’s Perfume Pour Bar, ticketed guests w...
02/06/2026

Bring your closest friends for a thoughtful Girls’ Night Out. During our Galentine’s Perfume Pour Bar, ticketed guests will create a personalized perfume using a curated selection of premium fragrance notes in an intimate, guided setting.

Your ticket includes a full-size 3.4 oz custom perfume (an $88 value), hands-on scent blending, champagne, Galentine’s treats, and after-hours shopping with exclusive discounts. Pricing reflects the quality of materials, the craftsmanship involved, and the small-group experience. We’ll also be hosting Link’d Jewelry, offering permanent jewelry throughout the evening for anyone interested in adding a simple, lasting piece to their collection.

Event Details
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Two sessions available, with a maximum of six guests per session to maintain a relaxed, elevated atmosphere.

5:00–6:00 PM
6:00–7:00 PM

Tickets available at https://oaklanecandleco.com/products/valentines-pour-bar-event-ticket

Our gift to you! Use code GAL10 to save 10% when you purchase two or more pour bar tickets.

Happy Febraury! This month, we've got a modern romantic. This blend opens with soft, dewy rose petals; fresh, elegant, a...
02/01/2026

Happy Febraury! This month, we've got a modern romantic. This blend opens with soft, dewy rose petals; fresh, elegant, and never overpowering. As it warms, creamy sandalwood settles in, adding depth and a subtle earthiness that feels grounding and calm. The result is a balanced floral-wood scent that’s both comforting and refined.

Perfect for slow mornings, evening unwinds, or anytime your home needs a touch of quiet luxury.

Oakmoss + Amber has universal appeal with rich woody and musk base notes - yet has an enchanting fusion of herbs and amb...
01/30/2026

Oakmoss + Amber has universal appeal with rich woody and musk base notes - yet has an enchanting fusion of herbs and amber that give it a feminine touch, too. This candle is infused with natural essential oils, including sage, lavender, and orange. It's been around for a loooooong time (8 years!). Have you tried it?

Dreaming of warmer, sun-drenched days in the looooooongest month of the year? Seriously, how are we not out if January y...
01/28/2026

Dreaming of warmer, sun-drenched days in the looooooongest month of the year? Seriously, how are we not out if January yet?

Fresh Cut Grass smells like a just-mowed lawn on a warm day—clean, green, and instantly nostalgic. That first deep breath of summer, in candle form.

Cold weather means warm drinks  ☕  and warm candles. Spicy Chai is that instant cozy feeling—warm cinnamon, cardamom, an...
01/26/2026

Cold weather means warm drinks ☕ and warm candles.

Spicy Chai is that instant cozy feeling—warm cinnamon, cardamom, and clove blended with creamy vanilla and black tea. Comforting, nostalgic, and perfect for making home feel inviting.

Coffee Beans is bold, rich, and straight-to-the-point. Think fresh espresso grounds with a deep, roasted aroma that wakes up any room.

Coffee House captures the warmth of your favorite café; smooth espresso, a hint of sweetness, and that creamy latte comfort you never want to leave.

Which one are you choosing?

Apparently it's Opposite Day… so whatever you do, do NOT buy our candles.Don’t even think about making your house smell ...
01/26/2026

Apparently it's Opposite Day… so whatever you do, do NOT buy our candles.
Don’t even think about making your house smell amazing.
Ignore the shelves completely.
Walk right past us.

Seriously. Don’t.
(But also… you know… do.)

Weekends are for baking 🤤🥖 but if you're not into that, just burn our Sweet Bread candle, which really does smell like t...
01/24/2026

Weekends are for baking 🤤🥖 but if you're not into that, just burn our Sweet Bread candle, which really does smell like the real thing.

Best sellers as you head into the weekend: - Eucalyptus + Cedarwood (our Candle of the Month! So good!)- Mint + Grapefru...
01/23/2026

Best sellers as you head into the weekend:
- Eucalyptus + Cedarwood (our Candle of the Month! So good!)
- Mint + Grapefruit (are we even surprised?)
- Mountain House (a cozy warm winter scent)
- Sea Salt + Orange Peel (for those desperate for a little brightness)
- Palo Santo (one of our most masculine scents)

Still so very humbled by this!
01/22/2026

Still so very humbled by this!

Congratulations to Stacey Negrete of Oak Lane Candle Co., recipient of the AREA Young Professionals 4 Under 40 Award! Thank you for your creativity, leadership, and lasting impact on Downtown Ames.

Black Plum + Amber is a deep, elegant blend that moves from bright citrus into a rich heart of plum and black cherry. Wa...
01/22/2026

Black Plum + Amber is a deep, elegant blend that moves from bright citrus into a rich heart of plum and black cherry. Warm amber and light musk add a quiet depth, softened by freesia, vanilla, and a touch of sugar. The result is smooth, modern, and quietly intoxicating—an elevated fruit-forward scent that feels indulgent without being sweet. Grab one to warm up on these chilly January days!

01/21/2026

A simple step that makes a big difference.

Trim your wick to about 1/4” before each burn for a cleaner flame, less soot, and a longer lasting candle. It takes less than 10 seconds and completely changes the burn.

Our January Candle of the Month was inspired by my almost-daily escape to our basement sauna. It’s nothing fancy, but it...
01/20/2026

Our January Candle of the Month was inspired by my almost-daily escape to our basement sauna. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s where I can breathe, reset, and quiet everything down for a few minutes. This blend brings that same calming, restorative feeling into your home with no sauna required (although, if you can find one on marketplace…do it!!!)

A fresh start for the new year, one peaceful inhale at a time 🧖🏻‍♀️

Address

121 Main Street
Ames, IA
50010

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Oak Lane Candle Co.

Who we are: Oak Lake Candle Co. is a natural, eco-friendly soy wax candle shop located in the heart of Ames, Iowa. We use all natural soy wax so you can be sure that your burn is clean and natural. Soy wax burns cleaner and longer than regular candles and is produced by American farmers. We use phthalate-free fragrance in all of our candles and a lead-free wick.

In 2014 my husband and I started an adoption process of (what would be) adopting our son and daughter from Uganda. With such a large sum of money to raise at a small amount of time, I thought of trying something I had always wanted to try as a hobby; candle making. I researched and tested and after countless hours, wax, wicks, and fragrances, I eventually found the perfect candle. These candles helped us raise the money to finish our adoption process and in March of 2017, we brought them home. The passion for creating candles has stuck with me, and here we are!

The Candle: Our 9 oz. and 16 oz. candles have a sleek, straight jar with a white tin lid. 9 oz. candles have a burn time of 40-60 hours and 16 oz. have a burn time of 80-120 hours, when properly maintained. Trim your wick to ¼ inch prior to every single burn. This ensures proper burning. The first time you burn your candle, burn it for a few hours, no more than four. Soy wax has a memory, so the first burn is important in making sure you have a proper melting pool. Soy wax has a very natural look and may develop frosting. This is the nature of soy candles and will not affect the burning or scent.