Important Announcement!
In February of 2025 I will be turning 70 years young. My soul feels like it is still 40 but my body says "Not so much!" I will be having shoulder surgery early 2025. The doctor said not to wait too long because it will just get worse but it's not a life threatening disease so I am waiting until after the holidays and birthday Hoopla!
That being said...I have decided to retire the line of candles I carry. I will no longer be making candles my priority as I feel the process of making them has not helped my shoulder condition. I will continue to make wax melts for as long as I can but I cannot guarantee how long.
I can still make car air fresheners and will also be offering custom options for interested customers. Room and Linen Sprays will be expanded to more options.
My art pieces will also be still available and I will be expanding that line and offering more and more as time goes on.
I cannot express enough how much I have appreciated the last 20 years! I have learned a lot from this experience and met so many wonderful candle lovers over the years. I hope customers can understand my situation and where I am coming from.
I am looking forward to the future and excited to see how far I can go with my Soy Blend Melts, Room and Linen Sprays, Air Fresheners and Art Pieces.
Thank you!
Patty Clarkson
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What Customers Are Saying
Punch needle is done exquisitely! Very friendly at craft fairs. Excellent value for work that goes into her needlework.
~ Kim P.
April 10, 2020
I first started buying By The River Designs candles a couple years ago at a craft show. They are my go to candle. They smell amazing and make my whole house smell so good. They are clean burning and I love the wide variety of scents. I have also purchased the wax melts which are awesome!
~ Kari S.
Stratford, WI
June 30, 2021
My family has been buying products from By the River Designs for years. We are never disappointed. The quality is exceptional. Love when we get updates on seasonal new scents. Candles burn longer than most. I burn them all year long. I would highly recommend By the River Designs!
~ Renee Z.
Medford, WI
July 7, 2021
I have ordered hanging air fresheners from By The River Designs for years. I use them in my bathroom, laundry room, closet and vehicles. I also use them as stocking stuffers. They look and smell great and last for over a month. The air fresheners you buy in the store only last a couple weeks and don't smell as good as Patty's!
~ Shawn F.
Medford, WI
July 27, 2021
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Time to Slow Down!
Punch Needle Embroidery Demonstration
This Is My Why!
Over fifteen years ago I was so sick of buying candles that were either weak or would only burn half the way down the jar and then go out! I finally decided to try to make myself some quality candles for personal use. Well, that was quite the wake up call. It was not as easy as I thought it would be. But now I was on a mission and did not give up and once I made them I couldn't wait to give them away as gifts.
I soon discovered that everyone that received them, wanted to know where they could get some too. So, I decided to start selling them at local craft shows and I've been doing it ever since. I've added some other fine products since then, but I still make the candles myself. They are all hand poured and hand labeled. All of my containers are reusable. They are all made out of a high quality fragrances and palm wax.
I believe my products are the best they can be and I hope you will give them a try to see for yourself!
Thank you!
Patty Clarkson
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