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 🫶🏻

We're open our normal hours the rest of the week, open 10-2 on New Year's Eve and closed New Year's Day. Stop in and se...
12/27/2025

We're open our normal hours the rest of the week, open 10-2 on New Year's Eve and closed New Year's Day. Stop in and see us for your post Christmas shopping or set up a time to make your own candle!

Alright, we want to know—are you team take it down or team leave it up?Do you pack up Christmas the minute the wrapping ...
12/26/2025

Alright, we want to know—are you team take it down or team leave it up?

Do you pack up Christmas the minute the wrapping paper is gone, ready for a fresh start? Or do you let the tree glow a little longer, soaking in the calm, cozy days that come after?

No wrong answers here (However, I'm not monitoring the comments). However you do it, we’re big believers in holding onto the light as long as you need it. Tell us which team you’re on!

At Oak Lane Candle Co., our faith shapes not only what we believe, but how we show up—through kindness, hope, generosity...
12/25/2025

At Oak Lane Candle Co., our faith shapes not only what we believe, but how we show up—through kindness, hope, generosity, and light. Christmas is a reminder of the birth of Jesus and the promise of love, grace, and peace that comes with Him.

As candles glow in homes tonight, our hope is that they serve as a small reflection of something greater: light overcoming darkness, warmth in the stillness, and the quiet beauty of this sacred season. From our family to yours, we wish you a meaningful and peaceful Christmas Eve.

Merry Christmas from our family to yours ❤️
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from our family to yours ❤️

Need a last minute stocking stuffer? Our Car Diffusers are the perfect addition. With 1 oz. of fragrance oil included, y...
12/23/2025

Need a last minute stocking stuffer? Our Car Diffusers are the perfect addition. With 1 oz. of fragrance oil included, you can fill (and refill) to keep that freshness going all year long.

Our hand + body soap (and lotion) are a go-to when you want a gift that feels thoughtful without overthinking it. Practi...
12/22/2025

Our hand + body soap (and lotion) are a go-to when you want a gift that feels thoughtful without overthinking it. Practical, beautifully scented, and ready to give, they’re perfect for teachers, hosts, coworkers, and anyone who deserves a little everyday luxury.

Made to be used and enjoyed, these are one of those gifts people actually love—and remember. Stop in and let us help you check one more thing off your list.

It’s the Saturday before Christmas—the final stretch.If you still have a few gifts to check off your list, we’re here to...
12/20/2025

It’s the Saturday before Christmas—the final stretch.

If you still have a few gifts to check off your list, we’re here to help. Stop by Oak Lane Candle Co. for thoughtful, ready-to-gift candles and home fragrance made right here, perfect for teachers, hosts, neighbors, and those last-minute “I almost forgot” moments.

Shopping local today truly matters. Every visit, every purchase supports a small business and the people behind it. Whether you’re finishing your list or just soaking in the holiday atmosphere, we’d love to see you in the shop.

Wassail Fest is happening in downtown Ames TONIGHT from 5-8 pm, and we’re excited to be part of it.Stop by Oak Lane Cand...
12/18/2025

Wassail Fest is happening in downtown Ames TONIGHT from 5-8 pm, and we’re excited to be part of it.

Stop by Oak Lane Candle Co. to taste our take on wassail while you shop, then be sure to vote for your favorite wassail from all the participating downtown businesses. It’s a fun way to explore, support local, and get into the season together.

To make it even better, our Wassail candle will be 20% off ALL DAY. Sip, shop, vote, and take a little of the season home with you.

Got everyone checked off your list? Don’t forget the people who show up for us every day; teachers, delivery drivers, ne...
12/17/2025

Got everyone checked off your list? Don’t forget the people who show up for us every day; teachers, delivery drivers, neighbors, caregivers, and all the helpers who make life run a little smoother this season. Small gifts can say a big thank you ✨

Merry Mistletoe is back—and it’s everything we love about a classic pine candle with a little extra cheer. 🌲✨Bright euca...
12/17/2025

Merry Mistletoe is back—and it’s everything we love about a classic pine candle with a little extra cheer. 🌲✨

Bright eucalyptus opens the scent, blending seamlessly into fresh pine and fir, then finishing with a subtle hint of spicy clove for warmth. It’s crisp, cozy, and unmistakably festive—without being overpowering.

This one is our personal favorite of the season, and once you light it, you’ll understand why. Perfect for setting the tone for holiday gatherings, quiet winter evenings, and everything in between.

12/16/2025

Step 1: Prep the jars!

Another Saturday. Another snowstorm. ❄️These weekends are usually some of the busiest of the year for small businesses l...
12/13/2025

Another Saturday. Another snowstorm. ❄️

These weekends are usually some of the busiest of the year for small businesses like ours, and when the weather keeps people home, it definitely makes an impact. That said, we completely understand, and sometimes staying cozy at home is exactly the right choice (go to your candle shelf and light one up).

If you are out and about today, we’d love for you to consider stopping by a Main Street business while you’re running errands or doing your holiday shopping. Choosing to shop local—even just for a gift or two—makes a real difference for the people behind the counter and the families those businesses support.

We’ll be here at the shop, lights on, candles burning, grateful for every visit and every bit of support this season. Whether you shop today, another day, or online later, thank you for continuing to choose small when you can. It truly means more than you know 🫶🏼💓

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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.