FAQ
Our production is based in Limassol, Cyprus.
At our candle business, we are committed to using only the highest quality ingredients in our candles. We try our best to source our ingredients locally whenever possible to support our local community. However, as we are based on a small island like Cyprus, some ingredients may need to be sourced from abroad.
Rest assured that we choose our suppliers carefully from Europe, and only select the highest quality products available in the market to ensure the best possible results. Our priority is to provide our customers with candles that are not only beautiful and fragrant but also safe and eco-friendly. If you have any specific questions about our ingredients, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Have more questions about our ingredients and where we are sourcing our products? Visit our Ingredients page.
What to learn more about us, our story and our mission? Visit our About page and learn all about it!
We appreciate your interest in providing feedback! We always welcome feedback from our customers as it helps us to improve and provide a better experience.
There are a few ways you can provide feedback to us:
Contact us directly: You can reach out to us via email at thehouseoffairiescy@gmail.com or in social media to share your feedback. We will be happy to hear from you and will do our best to address your concerns or suggestions. Loved your products? Tag us in your stories!
Leave a review: You can also leave a review on our website or on other platforms such as Google or social media. Reviews are a great way to share your experience with others and help us to improve our business.
Fill out a survey: From time to time, we may send out surveys to our customers to gather feedback. If you receive a survey from us, we would appreciate your participation as it helps us to better understand your needs and preferences.
We value your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve our products and services. Thank you for choosing The House Of Fairies, and we look forward to hearing from you!
If you have more questions do not hesitate to contact us.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
We are pleased to announce that we currently offer worldwide shipping.
Cyprus: If you choose to have it home-delivered it will be 5 euros. If you choose at checkout to collect it from your closest pick up point, it will be 3.50 euros.
Greece: For Greece we offer home delivery at a rate of 12 euros.
Rest of Europe & the UK: If you make an order and you are located within Europe or the United Kingdom, the shipping cost will be 15 euros.
USA, Canada & UAE: For orders from USA, Canada and United Arab Emirates the shipping cost is going to be 20 euros.
If you are located anywhere else in the world and you can't see your country above, please contact us via email at thehouseoffairiescy@gmail.com to arrange it.
Once your order arrives at the pick up point of ACS or Akis Express, the courier we chose will send you a message or call you to inform you that your item has arrived at a designated pick-up-point near the address you have provided.
As a small business, we do our best to fulfill your order within 2-3 business days. In the rare cases that your order will be delayed, we will contact you to inform you.
Once your order has been fulfilled, you will receive an email notification from us stating that your order has been collected by the shipping/delivery company and will arrive the soonest.
Your order is guaranteed to arrive within 24 hours from being collected from the shipping company.
We work with several trusted shipping and delivery companies. At the moment we work with ACS and Akis Express within Cyprus for domestic orders and we work with UPS for all international orders.
If your order is shipping to an incorrect address, please email thehouseoffairiescy@gmail.com as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we currently cannot offer refunds. If you don’t like the candle you have ordered for any reason, please reach out to us by email at thehouseoffairiescy@gmail.com. You are welcome to exchange your order within 5 days of receiving your order. The item needs to arrive in an unused condition with its packaging. The buyer is responsible for the delivery fee of the returned items. Please note that only collection items can be exchanged. Limited products, seasonal products or final sale products cannot be exchanged. Final sale products will be marked in the description.
We take good care of our packaging by using wrap around our products and labelling them as fragile as well as selecting the best couriers to ensure that your orders will arrive safely in your hands. In the unlikely event of an item arriving damaged, please provide photographic proof to our email thehouseoffairiescy@gmail.com within 24 hours of delivery and we will replace your order. Please keep the tracking number and any other relevant shipping information in the unlikely event we do not receive your return shipment.
Once we have received your return, we will fulfill your exchange order within 3-5 business days.
CANDLE CARE & WAX MELT CARE
On the first burn, allow the candle to melt all the way to the edges of the container. This will prevent tunneling, where the wax burns only in the middle and leaves a ring of unmelted wax around the edge.
Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before lighting the candle. This will help prevent the wick from smoking and make the candle burn more evenly.
Burn the candle for no more than 4 hours at a time. This will prevent the wick from becoming too long and burning unevenly.
Keep the candle away from drafts, as this can cause uneven burning and smoking.
Always burn the candle on a heat-resistant surface and away from flammable materials.
Stop burning the candle when there is 1/4 inch of wax left in the container. This will prevent the container from overheating and breaking.
Store the candle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Soy wax can melt in high temperatures, and sunlight can fade the color and scent of the candle.
Always supervise the candle when burning, and keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Candle care instruction card is included in every order.
Use wax melts only in wax melters designed for this purpose. Do not use with oil burners or any other type of device not specifically designed for wax melts.
Begin by adding 1-2 wax melt pieces to your wax melter. Be sure not to overfill the melter, as this can cause the wax to spill over the edges.
Turn on your wax melter and allow the wax to melt completely. This will typically take 10-15 minutes, depending on the type of wax melter you are using.
Do not add water to the wax, as this will damage the melt and reduce the scent throw.
Never leave a burning wax melter unattended. Always supervise the melting process and keep the melter away from children and pets.
Once the wax has lost its scent, allow it to cool and solidify before removing it from the melter. You can then dispose of the used wax in your regular trash.
To change to a new scent, simply remove the old wax and add new wax melt pieces to your melter.
Clean your wax melter regularly to prevent buildup of old wax and residue. Simply use a paper towel to wipe out the melted wax while it's still warm.
Wax melt care instruction card is included in every order.
Yes, you can definitely reuse your candle containers! Here are some tips on how to clean and repurpose your candle containers:
Remove any remaining wax: If there is any remaining wax in the container, you can either heat it up and pour it out, or freeze the container and then use a butter knife or similar tool to pop out the wax.
Clean the container: Once the wax is removed, you can clean the container using hot, soapy water. Be sure to remove any residue or soot from the container.
Repurpose the container: There are many ways to repurpose your candle containers. Here are some ideas:
Use them as planters for small plants or succulents.
Use them as storage containers for small items, such as jewelry or office supplies.
Use them as decorative pieces in your home, either as standalone items or as part of a larger display.
Consider upcycling: If you're feeling creative, you can upcycle your candle containers into something entirely new! For example, you could turn them into vases, soap dishes, or even bird feeders.
By reusing your candle containers, you can help to reduce waste and save money. With a little bit of cleaning and creativity, your old candle containers can have a new life as beautiful and useful objects in your home.
Candles that are 300g - 10oz will last around ~70+ hours and are well suited for larger, open areas in your space.
Candles that are 200g - 7oz will last ~50+ hours and are well suited for small-medium sized areas in your space.
Candles that are 100g - 3.5oz will last ~20+ hours and are great for bathrooms, bedside tables and generally smaller spots in your space.
OUR INGREDIENTS
There are several reasons why soy wax is a popular choice for candle making. Here are some of the main benefits of using soy wax instead of other types of wax:
Natural and sustainable: Soy wax is made from soybeans, which are a renewable resource that can be grown sustainably. Unlike paraffin wax, which is made from petroleum, soy wax is a natural and eco-friendly choice.
Clean burning: Soy wax burns cleaner than other types of wax, such as paraffin wax. This means that it produces less soot and smoke, which can help to reduce indoor air pollution.
Longer-lasting: Soy wax candles tend to burn for longer than other types of candles, which makes them a more cost-effective choice in the long run.
Better scent throw: Soy wax has a better scent throw than other types of wax, which means that it is better able to diffuse fragrance oils and essential oils throughout a room.
Easy to clean: Soy wax spills can be easily cleaned up with soap and water, whereas spills from other types of wax can be more difficult to clean.
Overall, soy wax is a great choice for candle making due to its natural and sustainable properties, clean burning, longer burn time, better scent throw, and easy cleanup.
Have more questions about our ingredients? Visit our Ingredients Page.
Jesmonite is a versatile and durable material that is commonly used in the production of high-quality homeware products, including candle containers. Here are some reasons why Jesmonite containers are a great choice for candles:
Aesthetics: Jesmonite is a versatile material that can be easily molded into a wide range of shapes and finishes, which means that it can be used to create beautiful and unique candle containers that are both functional and visually appealing.
Durability: Jesmonite is a strong and resilient material that is resistant to water, stains, and impacts. This makes it an ideal choice for candle containers that need to withstand frequent use and handling.
Eco-Friendly: Jesmonite is a water-based material that is free from harmful chemicals and solvents. This makes it a more eco-friendly choice than other materials, such as plastic or metal.
Insulation: Jesmonite has excellent insulation properties, which means that it can help to keep the candle's heat inside the container. This can help to ensure a more consistent burn and can also protect the user from accidental burns.
Customization: Jesmonite can be easily colored and finished to match a wide range of color schemes and design aesthetics. This means that candle makers can create bespoke candle containers that reflect their brand and style.
Overall, Jesmonite is a great choice for candle containers due to its aesthetics, durability, eco-friendliness, insulation properties, and customization options.
We choose to use fragrance oils in our candles because they offer a wide range of scents and a stronger, longer-lasting fragrance than essential oils. Our fragrance oils are carefully sourced from trusted suppliers who provide phthalate-free, sulfate-free, zinc-free, and toxin-free oils. While essential oils are natural and offer therapeutic benefits, they can be more limited in terms of scent options and can sometimes be more expensive. We take pride in the quality of our fragrance oils and ensure that they meet our high standards for safety and consistency.
Scent notes refer to the different aromas that are present in a fragrance. Just like a piece of music can have different notes and chords, a scent can be made up of different scent notes that blend together to create the overall fragrance.
There are typically three types of scent notes: top notes, middle notes, and base notes. Top notes are the initial scents that are perceived when a fragrance is first smelled. They are usually light and fresh, and evaporate quickly. Examples of top notes include citrus and floral scents.
Middle notes, also known as heart notes, make up the main body of a fragrance. They are more complex than top notes and provide depth and richness to a fragrance. Examples of middle notes include spices, herbs, and fruit scents.
Base notes are the final scents that are detected in a fragrance. They are typically heavier and longer-lasting than top and middle notes, and they provide the foundation and structure for the fragrance. Examples of base notes include musk, vanilla, and woody scents.
GIFTING, FAVOURS, WHOLESALES & STOCKISTS
So glad you asked! Our candles make the perfect gift for your loved ones. All our orders arrive in a gift-wrapped luxurious box. All you need to do is to include the person’s address at the checkout. If you have a special request for your gift email us at thehouseoffairiescy@gmail.com or contact us via social media.
We do offer favours and corporate gift options with possible customizations. Send us an email at thehouseoffairiescy@gmail.com or send us a message on our contact page and we will get back to you on your request as soon as possible. In your message please state the purpose of the request (wedding, christening, corporate, re-sale), the quantities,sizes and scents you are interested in and we will do our best to provide the best proposals.