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A behind the scenes glimpse into the work + philosophies of A Little Light candles, by Australian artist Jo Schoof.

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Finding hope after the bushfires 11 Feb 2020
I wasn’t prepared for 2020. I wasn’t prepared for the heartbreak, for the overwhelming loss, and for the shifting world we find ourselves living in. Like so many, I have felt speechless, powerless and hopeless. But now, I’m ready. I’m ready to stand up, to have the courage to face… Read more »

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A Little Light is a finalist in the 2019 Ausmumpreneur Awards! 4 Sep 2019
Drumroll please….. I am thrilled to announce that I’ve been selected as a finalist in the 2019 Ausmumpreneur Awards for Handmade Businesses! It’s not easy or natural for me to ‘sell’ myself or what I do, but looking back over the past 18 years of A Little Light, I felt I… Read more »

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My small business journey towards sustainability 28 May 2019
I recently braved my fear of public speaking and joined about a hundred other local individuals and businesses to share my journey towards sustainability. This community event, Sustainability Matters, was hosted by the Darebin Council, and was all about sharing our ideas, our successes, and our growing commitment towards sustainability…. Read more »

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Candlemaking Behind The Scenes – Our new workshop 29 Apr 2019
Welcome to A Little Light. I thought you might like a little behind the scenes glimpse of my workshop. This is where the mess and magic happen. This is where wax, wicks and dyes transform into something more. This is where good conversation reins while our hands are busy making…. Read more »

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Growing an Australia-wide business 14 Jan 2016
From humble beginnings in Mum’s kitchen, A Little Light (like many home based businesses) gradually grew to take over the shed, the spare bedroom, the hallway, and eventually the lounge and dining rooms. By 2008 it was time to give Mum and Dad back their house, and find a bigger… Read more »

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The Inspiration Behind A Little Light 10 Jul 2015
In 2006, I was incredibly lucky to be featured alongside eighty Melbourne artists and designers in the first edition of the book Handmade in Melbourne. In this beautifully written and presented coffee table book, co-author Janet De Silva’s talent for creating images with words tells the story of the early… Read more »

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What type of wax do we use and why? 1 Jul 2015
The candle making industry, like the health food industry, is dominated by rumours and pseudo-science, which are often only half understood, and then passed around as fact. Throughout the past 12 years I have made it my priority to understand the science behind the wax industry, and to sift through… Read more »

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