Serpent & Flame Candle Co
@serpentandflame.com
We make scents out of things. Candles, perfume & more. Books, fandom, snarky, witchy, spooky, liberal af. Chicagoland.
https://linktr.ee/serpentandflame
Owned by @bookishserpent.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/serpentandflame
Owned by @bookishserpent.bsky.social
Pinned
Shop Info:
Owner: Andi (she/they)
🖤 Shop: www.serpentandflame.com
🐍Socials: serpentandflame most places
🕯️Merch: candles, sprays & more. We wholesale and bulk customs. Licensed w several authors.
☠️ Vibes: Spooky, snarky
🫶 Fandoms: Bookish, Supernatural, IWTV, Doctor Who, Star Wars, Marvel, Expanse
Owner: Andi (she/they)
🖤 Shop: www.serpentandflame.com
🐍Socials: serpentandflame most places
🕯️Merch: candles, sprays & more. We wholesale and bulk customs. Licensed w several authors.
☠️ Vibes: Spooky, snarky
🫶 Fandoms: Bookish, Supernatural, IWTV, Doctor Who, Star Wars, Marvel, Expanse
You’d think after twelve years my kids would understand candle safety. The sound I made when I saw a candle placed on a window ledge in my basement that had an unruly flame due to poor wick trimming. 😬
February 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
You’d think after twelve years my kids would understand candle safety. The sound I made when I saw a candle placed on a window ledge in my basement that had an unruly flame due to poor wick trimming. 😬
If you could choose anything for us to bring back, what would you choose? I mean anything from our extensive 12 year small business journey.
February 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
If you could choose anything for us to bring back, what would you choose? I mean anything from our extensive 12 year small business journey.
Lestat has been dethroned by another of our vampire candles: Blood, Sex & Rock n' Roll (inspired by the upcoming The Vampire Lestat). Have you tried any of January's popular scents? Let us know what your favorite has been in the comments.
February 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Lestat has been dethroned by another of our vampire candles: Blood, Sex & Rock n' Roll (inspired by the upcoming The Vampire Lestat). Have you tried any of January's popular scents? Let us know what your favorite has been in the comments.
Everyone has a blend that just sings to their chemistry. Jensen has quickly become my go to perfume. I used to only wear sweat blends, but now, I'm all about warm and woodsy. What's yours?
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www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
February 13, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Everyone has a blend that just sings to their chemistry. Jensen has quickly become my go to perfume. I used to only wear sweat blends, but now, I'm all about warm and woodsy. What's yours?
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
Solidarity with all the other small businesses who are filling out their Schedule Cs this year... I feel like we don't make any money and the govt is like "haha sucker, you did".
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Solidarity with all the other small businesses who are filling out their Schedule Cs this year... I feel like we don't make any money and the govt is like "haha sucker, you did".
Heads up if you need a treat: Our annual Love Bites sale will start tomorrow.
February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Heads up if you need a treat: Our annual Love Bites sale will start tomorrow.
Read anything good lately?
Candle of the Day: Probably Reading Fanfiction
Scent Notes: vanilla, birch, fig
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Candle of the Day: Probably Reading Fanfiction
Scent Notes: vanilla, birch, fig
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
February 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Read anything good lately?
Candle of the Day: Probably Reading Fanfiction
Scent Notes: vanilla, birch, fig
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
Candle of the Day: Probably Reading Fanfiction
Scent Notes: vanilla, birch, fig
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
Finally figured out why it’s so hard to make it as a small business.  I’m not an old evil rich white dude. Sucks to suck, I guess. #sarcasm
February 11, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Finally figured out why it’s so hard to make it as a small business.  I’m not an old evil rich white dude. Sucks to suck, I guess. #sarcasm
Does anyone else read this candle name and hear it rolling down a hill? IKYK
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#princessbride #candleshop
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#princessbride #candleshop
February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Does anyone else read this candle name and hear it rolling down a hill? IKYK
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
#princessbride #candleshop
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
#princessbride #candleshop
You're doing good today, my friends. Keep it up.
February 11, 2026 at 2:15 PM
You're doing good today, my friends. Keep it up.
I’m so excited to announce that we’ll be at the following events so far in 2026:
April - Concinitty (Milwaukee, WI)
June - Joliet Star Wars Day
July - Comicopolis (White Oak, IL)
Nov - Supernatural Chicago
Nov - Chicago Tardis
You’ll either see me, Liv or both of us at events. 🙂
April - Concinitty (Milwaukee, WI)
June - Joliet Star Wars Day
July - Comicopolis (White Oak, IL)
Nov - Supernatural Chicago
Nov - Chicago Tardis
You’ll either see me, Liv or both of us at events. 🙂
February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
I’m so excited to announce that we’ll be at the following events so far in 2026:
April - Concinitty (Milwaukee, WI)
June - Joliet Star Wars Day
July - Comicopolis (White Oak, IL)
Nov - Supernatural Chicago
Nov - Chicago Tardis
You’ll either see me, Liv or both of us at events. 🙂
April - Concinitty (Milwaukee, WI)
June - Joliet Star Wars Day
July - Comicopolis (White Oak, IL)
Nov - Supernatural Chicago
Nov - Chicago Tardis
You’ll either see me, Liv or both of us at events. 🙂
Between the Muppets and Bad Bunny this past week, I'm going to need these moments of joy to keep popping up to get me through 2026. Feel like I can take on the world this week.
February 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Between the Muppets and Bad Bunny this past week, I'm going to need these moments of joy to keep popping up to get me through 2026. Feel like I can take on the world this week.
What book trope are you reading right now? I'm reading "Mate" so the trope is in the title, I suppose.
Set your book mood with our book tropes blends:
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#booksky #candles #smallbusiness
Set your book mood with our book tropes blends:
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
#booksky #candles #smallbusiness
February 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM
What book trope are you reading right now? I'm reading "Mate" so the trope is in the title, I suppose.
Set your book mood with our book tropes blends:
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
#booksky #candles #smallbusiness
Set your book mood with our book tropes blends:
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
#booksky #candles #smallbusiness
Don't forget your lips this winter. They would like moisture.
Two new lip balms have been added to our stock: Leviathan (pistachio) and Rugaru (red licorice). What flavor would you like to see in our Spring/Summer restock?
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
Two new lip balms have been added to our stock: Leviathan (pistachio) and Rugaru (red licorice). What flavor would you like to see in our Spring/Summer restock?
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
February 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Don't forget your lips this winter. They would like moisture.
Two new lip balms have been added to our stock: Leviathan (pistachio) and Rugaru (red licorice). What flavor would you like to see in our Spring/Summer restock?
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
Two new lip balms have been added to our stock: Leviathan (pistachio) and Rugaru (red licorice). What flavor would you like to see in our Spring/Summer restock?
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
Did you know we were known for our lip balm before candles? Back when we were still called "Nerdtastic", our first two scent lines were lip balm and sugar scrubs.
We added two new flavors today: Leviathan (pistachio) and Rugaru (red licorice).
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
We added two new flavors today: Leviathan (pistachio) and Rugaru (red licorice).
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
February 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Did you know we were known for our lip balm before candles? Back when we were still called "Nerdtastic", our first two scent lines were lip balm and sugar scrubs.
We added two new flavors today: Leviathan (pistachio) and Rugaru (red licorice).
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
We added two new flavors today: Leviathan (pistachio) and Rugaru (red licorice).
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
The moment when you realize you might have to call a customer because your emails don't seem to be reaching them.... People who have phone anxiety get me. 😫
February 4, 2026 at 9:16 PM
The moment when you realize you might have to call a customer because your emails don't seem to be reaching them.... People who have phone anxiety get me. 😫
ADHD Small Business Life...
Constantly fighting the urge to burn down your entire business and start fresh with a new untested idea because one thing goes wrong despite a decade of things going right.
Constantly fighting the urge to burn down your entire business and start fresh with a new untested idea because one thing goes wrong despite a decade of things going right.
February 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
ADHD Small Business Life...
Constantly fighting the urge to burn down your entire business and start fresh with a new untested idea because one thing goes wrong despite a decade of things going right.
Constantly fighting the urge to burn down your entire business and start fresh with a new untested idea because one thing goes wrong despite a decade of things going right.
Scent of the Day: Stupid Cupid
Scent Notes: Butterscotch & Bourbon
Reason: Love Bites (but that's another candle)
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
#smallbusiness #candles
Scent Notes: Butterscotch & Bourbon
Reason: Love Bites (but that's another candle)
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
#smallbusiness #candles
February 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Scent of the Day: Stupid Cupid
Scent Notes: Butterscotch & Bourbon
Reason: Love Bites (but that's another candle)
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
#smallbusiness #candles
Scent Notes: Butterscotch & Bourbon
Reason: Love Bites (but that's another candle)
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
#smallbusiness #candles
Just a reminder... if you order a mix of preorder items and ready-to-ship items one one order, they all ship at one time. This is because only one shipping fee is paid. If you want two shipments, they must be purchased separately.
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Just a reminder... if you order a mix of preorder items and ready-to-ship items one one order, they all ship at one time. This is because only one shipping fee is paid. If you want two shipments, they must be purchased separately.
Sprays have been restocked! You can take some of your favorite candle scents with you all day long.
Our listings have also been updated so each spray has it's own individual item rather than shopping one large list.
Find them all here:
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
Our listings have also been updated so each spray has it's own individual item rather than shopping one large list.
Find them all here:
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
February 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Sprays have been restocked! You can take some of your favorite candle scents with you all day long.
Our listings have also been updated so each spray has it's own individual item rather than shopping one large list.
Find them all here:
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
Our listings have also been updated so each spray has it's own individual item rather than shopping one large list.
Find them all here:
www.serpentandflame.com/collections/...
I'm so sick of all the AI buttons and pop ups on everything. It's making already cluttered UI look even worse.... aside from being terrible for the environment and brain power.
February 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
I'm so sick of all the AI buttons and pop ups on everything. It's making already cluttered UI look even worse.... aside from being terrible for the environment and brain power.
Imbolc blessings to all who celebrate.
February 2, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Imbolc blessings to all who celebrate.
If you're not buying anything today, it's cool. Just drop those items into your wishlist. They'll be there tomorrow.
January 30, 2026 at 9:06 PM
If you're not buying anything today, it's cool. Just drop those items into your wishlist. They'll be there tomorrow.
Scent of the Day: Zero Fucks Left
Scent Notes: Bourbon
Reason: Do we need one at this point?
Scent Notes: Bourbon
Reason: Do we need one at this point?
January 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Scent of the Day: Zero Fucks Left
Scent Notes: Bourbon
Reason: Do we need one at this point?
Scent Notes: Bourbon
Reason: Do we need one at this point?
Congrats, you made it to Friday. Proud of you.
January 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Congrats, you made it to Friday. Proud of you.