exciting news & finishing our outside lights | VLOGMAS DAY 4

[@jmk1962]

Still think you should produce re-fills for all of your candles cos it's the vessel that's heavy for shipping and realistically how many vessels does one person need? If someone buys their first candle then they should be able to just buy a re-fill next time and use the same vessel. It is more environmentally friendly too.

[@Josephbutts-hf1yi]

❤

[@marciawelch4130]

YESSSSSSSSS!!!

[@jnmrz72]

Yes please!

[@badassdaphne]

But I think the whole point of the candle business is cash grab not environmental friendliness 😅

[@fiammalujan5073]

Such a good idea!!!

[@bamagirl4055]

I love that you're providing mini sizes now. However, i think the reason so many of us asked for the miniature version was more the price. Dont get me wrong, your candles are worth every penny. But, $50+ on 1 candle is really hard for a lot of people to justify & afford most of the time. $20ish is easier. Just a thought. Thank you for listening.

[@JennaMcCallister]

Yes. This is the reason I asked for minis. Maybe testing the water to see how they do first? Either way, I won’t be purchasing the set.

[@bonntonne5090]

Youre lucky for 50 dollars .In Canada 75 dollars.

[@OGkrystie]

​@@bonntonne5090It costs $83 for me in Australia. Crazy

[@RedPynda123]

I agree! I also wish that there were tiny sample packs, I'm talking like tea light sizes of each scent (not in fancy vessels either) so that I could see what they all smell like because even if I was fine paying that much for a candle, it would never be on one I can't smell first

[@pflanzi4876]

Thats such crazy prices for someone from Germany. I never bought a candle that expensive. Here candles are more in the 10 to 20 € range 😂

[@sophiaclaire1208]

I'd love a season candle box. 1 candle for spring, summer, autumn and winter

[@LisaAdams.75]

Love this idea!

[@britzel71]

Yessss😊

[@ksl2634]

It may not interest everyone, but I actually enjoy when you've talked us [viewers] through all your video/cinema -tography details. I'm not a professional by any means, but your past/current tips for cameras has helped take our family photos/videos to a new level! ❤

[@JennaMcCallister]

Love that you’re doing minis! Personally I wanted them for the affordability, so I hope eventually we are able to buy them individually. 💜

[@valarya]

I love the minis and am glad you're listening to feedback, but please please please bring refills next so I can just drop one of your amazing scents in all your pretty glass I already have. 🥰🥰

[@marciawelch4130]

YESSSSSSS!!

[@loricowell3911]

Hey. The minis are great BUT a lot of us wanted minis becuz we cannot afford the regular size. Can u please consider putting them out individually? Thanx for the consideration❤Merry Christmas

[@sanlo5404]

I totally agree. I can’t afford $52 for one candle, but I really want to try them.

[@CeeCee-cx6ks]

Or, just have an option with a basic plain glass vessel. That could help lower the cost. Not everyone cares about the vessel - but we do care about a natural clean burning candle made with real essential oils (hard to find).

[@SimplyBellaa_xo]

Agree! ❤

[@kristicarroll7659]

I came to say this, that the cost is what kept people from purchasing.

[@49amiller]

I would LOVE more of the behind the scenes of you setting up your gear and talking about that stuff, if you’re willing 🙌

[@jackimechanic761]

It might be fun to use the empty mini vessel as a match holder after you’ve used up the candle. You could even sell match striker stickers that could be affixed to the bottom of the vessel, along with boxes of matches that are the perfect length for the vessel.

[@clementinemeyniel-breguet6018]

That's a great idea ! I love that

[@jennynations04]

I love that Cade has found his voice and that he loves it. His laugh is proof of that. He is such a joy to experience in the background of your videos, I know you are so enjoying being his mom. What a fin time of the year to experience all the new things with him.

[@jamiehudson4894]

Can you still release the minis individually? I think the reason most of us wanted that was because of cost. Thank you!

[@michaelamaestas4950]

I would reuse those candle holders, into a home for a tiny cactus, ( mix potting soil and sand ), since there is no hole on the bottom , water by spraying water on the cactus instead of pouring too much water. No rot that way.

[@clairemcblair]

What a cute idea!!

[@denises9426]

I was thinking it would be perfect for little succulents! ❤

[@OGkrystie]

As a pastry chef with amateur photography skills, Thank you SO much for the backdrop colour advice. Makes a huge difference!

[@badassdaphne]

The kitchen is really dark, but the cold blue indeed stands out

[@stellamantikou4978]

13:17 Personally I never really gravitated towards vlog type of videos. I adore yours though. ❤ The way the vlog balances and contrasts with your main channel is awesome. I love the change in the pace and your voice/demeanor too. ❤❤

[@brennagreenglasspeacock]

Loving this Vlogmas! Hard to believe Baby Cade’s first Christmas is almost here ❤ ❄️ ⛄️ Amazing.

[@chouchouhargneux]

« You’re my first baby » to Kinsley ❤ so adorable 🥰

[@tracymaddox8546]

The art of taking the perfect photo was very interesting. It is amazing what goes in to things when you know nothing about them. You are blessed with many talents.

[@xomacennavlogs]

thank you so much

[@Rebelhomeland]

Hubby & I had a photographery business for a long while. Thank God he was a natural at all the technical things. I was the scene critic. Weddings we did so many, and it was unreal. Digital pretty much ruined real photographery. His knowledge was self-taught as a hunter & avid reader.

[@TheBeautySpectator]

I appreciate all of these videos. I know it's hard work. Thanks!

[@melodydanley-fb7oe]

Your mom is such a hoot,love the Santa flirting,made me laugh so hard !OMG

[@paigejohnson371]

I love how much you two match each other's energy and love of Christmas! lol it's the best.

[@Riley.E.]

Maybe add a glass lid to the candle. This would create more reusable options.

[@everydimecounts5619]

Great idea...I love candles with covers...less dust gets in them and I think covers help keep some of the fragrance in when not in use...I also love just snuffing the candle with a lid..I've blown out to many candles to count and got hot wax on my face

[@lexmaariee96]

These candles NEED lids because they have a smell even when not lit. I didn't burn all my autumn candle and it smells when I walk past and throws me off. I am about to wrap it in plastic 🤣

[@CeeCee-cx6ks]

All I can think of is a lid would make the candles $15 more expensive.

[@tessajanem]

I love vlogs like this where we really see the behind the scenes!!!

[@LindaKayHolevas]

Same! I love learning new things!

[@janethernandez2934]

ELF, yesssssssss!!!!!!! Popcorn and cozy blankets ready.🎄

[@LindaFoyle]

I have been a fan for years, you have such a sweet family, and love your mom also(and dad) you have built your little piece of Heaven, through all the blood sweat and tears, happy holidays to you and your family and the baby is the cherry on top….Happy holidays🎄

[@marleigh9194]

I have to acknowledge Mrs. McKenna you look FABULOUS DARLING! Merry ChristmasChristmas!!! And I so enjoyed hearing Cade do his little voice over!

[@xomacennavlogs]

aww thank you so much!

[@stephanieh7614]

I love that you showed some of the behind the scenes stuff. I can say for myself, anything you post is great to me. I love seeing anything, gives me inspiration and knowledge for new things even. I know some others may only come to your channel for home decor, or reno, or diys, or whatever. But thats their choice to watch what they want to watch. I think a BIG thing that's inspirational and that I appreciate a lot is becoming a mother in your mid 30s. I'll be 30 next year and have been battling the years and years of my MIL asking when we're having kids and making it seem like 30 (when I said we would plan to have kids after) was old or too old. I just wanted my 20s to myself and my fiance, and sometimes wish I had more time to wait. And you showing just that, and continuing to live your regular high paced life has been so great to see. That we aren't starting late and that my life doesn't necessarily need to slow down after. Anyway, I know that was long winded and maybe it'll reach others in your comments too.

[@magwed4120]

My heart skipped a beat when you said a smaller candle.. like it literally skipped a beat 🥹 you are such a sweetheart. Yesterday was the first time I could not watch your video the same day since I started watching you way back then. I hope I'm not too late to get one. Happy holidays MaCenna🥰 you made mines just that much more happier❤

[@natashahamilton1965]

HAPPY VLOGMAS GUYS 🎉🎉

[@lynnjohnson1413]

Back at yeah

[@sherrylane797]

Yes please bring in a candle that is less expensive so we all can enjoy! I so so want to try them and have a vessel but 60(with shipping) is alot for 1 candle

[@denises9426]

So glad it was Elf! One of my favorite Christmas movies! Good girl Kinsley, you deserve every little treat! 🐾🐾❤🎄

[@vedakendrick8521]

Yay!! to the minis!! I can't wait, I ask the hubby for Auden Lueur candles for Christmas!! I love Vlogmas!!

[@jjfrank]

Now that you've made minis, I think making a couple different candle lid options ie. matching glass, wood, more intricate with a cute handle etc. It would open a bit more possibilities for re-use the vessels I think!

[@xomacennavlogs]

10000% already in the works :)

[@stephanieblakey1338]

The mini candles pack looks absolutely amazing! You’re doing incredible work! Can’t wait to purchase a box to the UK! ❤🎉

[@ksl2634]

Same! I burn 'holiday' scents for such a short period of time in the year and not for very long [with kids and pets I limit how long and where]. Keep in mind these are luxury candles; you're paying for quality. Personally, the mini's would be more value for my dollar! I'm excited!!! 🎄❄️🌰

[@MrsMAM3]

I’m so excited for smaller candles! As soon as you opened the box I paused the video to go make my purchase. Thank you for creating this little sample pack of the holiday scents. I enjoy hearing about the behind the scenes of your KZbin business and the candle business. In case you don’t hear it enough, this is your dream. It is wonderful that you continue to accept feedback to help you decide which direction you need to take your products. You will never be able to make everyone happy and that’s okay. As long as you continue to produce quality products, you’re doing great! ❤

[@beverlymontes8159]

Hi, I always look forward to seeing you. You and your family always put a smile on my face.

[@MsParisPlays]

Will you eventually allow us to get 3 minis of your all year scents? I've always wanted to smell them but couldn't afford the full price of the bigger size. Being able to get 3 in mini would be wonderful. I'm not a huge fan of holiday scents though and it wouldn't be a year long scent I could burn

[@Cherie5353]

I put a set of tiny twinkle lights in my 8 ounce jar after the candle was gone and placed it on my shelf. So cut with all the facets. ❤

[@graciousgoodnessme]

The containers make lovely reflections.

[@kellyquinn1934]

Just ordered a holiday set for my mom for Christmas. I cannot wait to see and smell them. I’m sure they’re incredible.

[@dianaswank9045]

I love hearing Cade's sing voice❤😂

[@somethingpeachyy]

MaCenna, Its so inspiring how far you've come with your candles. I just finished watching your short series on the process and making of your brand and i'm so impressed. I think its so cool when i'm browsing the internet and I see your candle in the background of someone's KZbin video or when i'm on Pinterest and Instagram and see your candles in the background of photos and I recognize them right away! I look forward to what the future brings for you and your brand :)

[@alexandratracey8252]

I follow you for the home decode for sure! BUT I follow you for the creativity and inspiration and I LOVE when you talk about production and show photoshoots and the business stuff! Basically I follow you for all the things! Including Romeo, momma and now Cade and of course Kinsly!! ❤

[@kimpaynter]

I can’t wait. I’m gonna get my order in.❤❤❤

[@chesellhzn]

as an amateur photography lover, i loved seeing you set up for the candle shoot, it really puts into perspective how much work really goes into your work and how passionate you are about everything you do ❤

[@Amber_V]

Have you considered making refills for the larger candles? I have purchased around 4/5 of the candles but will not purchase more. YES its sustainable to reuse the vessel and id love more of the candles but can not justify accumulating more. Thanks for the consideration.

[@JessJeans]

I would have really loved for you to do a votive set for all of the candles so you could smell them before you purchase the full 8oz candle. The candles are a high price point and I would have loved the opportunity to not need to commit to such a high price tag. Just a thought!

[@jenniferschoenholtz1228]

Yes! It would also be nice to buy votives to use in our empty vessels. I have 6 empty vessels now. I was hoping her announcement was going to be replacement candle to use in the vessels. Still hoping that will happen. 🤞

[@PJoy-gc6hq]

I’ve always been so interested in what type of cameras you use and your behind-the-scenes equipment. Loved seeing this in today’s vlog!

[@rambleon57]

Cade is getting soo big! ❤ What a perfect age to experience the holidays for the first time! And we love every day MaCenna!!!

[@ShyraDaniele]

Love your candles ❤ And was so happy that you gave us some behind the scenes of content creation side with the gear! 🤗

[@shindees7676]

vlogmas vlogmas vlogmas I love it. I cannot wait every day to see what is next. It is the best

[@jessmercedes2669]

I LOVED the behind the scenes talk! Your joy is palpable these days Macenna ❤Congratulations on launching the Minis they’re absolutely adorable 🥰 thank you for sharing, you are totally precious and such an inspiration ❤ god bless you

[@sophiaclaire1208]

Get a 'Light keeper pro' to fix your blown christmas lights. It's amazing 👏

[@katechurcher4830]

I love Vlogmas! It’s so much fun. x

[@rosekisiel3383]

Love vlogmas days!

[@Peaceful-Dez]

Hopefully the mini candles are in a price point I can afford with my disability! I would love to get a set. I think it should be done for every season. Love fall and winter so those would be my go to for scents.

[@jmk1962]

@Peaceful-Dez Selling them separately would make them more affordable though rather than a trio which is expensive, especially for those of us in Europe who have to pay shipping costs and taxes and customs.

[@toshabarrett1617]

The curtains are perfect on your bedroom door, especially since you moved your desk for the season. The bright light from your computer won’t keep the family up while you edit. Can’t wait for the small candle set, ordering for my daughter for Xmas !🎄 🎅

[@yellowbatgirl88]

I love the Behind the Scenes! I wish you showed this more often. Kind of like you said all the odd jobs you've done before has contributed to everything you can do now, that's what I enjoy seeing! I don't come to your channel just for home decor I come back week after week because I'm so impressed with your Can Do, Jack-of-all-Trades, spirit. That quality is not only inspiring but it speaks to me as well on a personal basis because I'm also that way. You're ability to not only do home renovations, decorating, and now candles and photography but also to pick up a camera, line up the shot, get the lighting right, know what you're working with and know how to get what you're going for...That's a huge deal! Please do more behind the scenes, LOVE IT!

[@CRISSGRULLON]

Thank you for the little sneak peak into the background mechanics of your work! I am always impressed and so amazed by how much talent, skill, and hard work you infuse into your passion projects. I look forward to seeing your videos so much you are my favorite creator! And fyi Santa is well aware that Auden Lueur is on the top of my wishlist this year! 💓

[@megsgant9892]

Product photographer here, I also use my home as a studio, and I would definitely recommend getting the Godox AD300 pro strobes, they are battery operated and you get a trigger to connect to the lights so you don’t have any cables lying around 🙌🏼 they are game changers because you can literally take them anywhere

[@Premchik]

Oh Macenna, thank you so much for this vlog! Your candles are BEAUTIFUL! And the production and business side of it all that you have shown, gives me so much needed inspiration. You once asked what to enlighten in your podcast, and the business side didn't get enough interest as I understood. But it would be so valuable!

[@lauramitchell6725]

At 5:38, The “white” tree is a Birch.

[@mallorylowe6205]

I have several of these candles, but now at this point I don't really want the same vessel, though acknowledge its beautiful and in theory reusable in a few ways. One solve is what others have talked about as providing refills and sounds like MaCenna is working on this. But also, just wondering if a different but similar vessel is in the works - a shallow and wider one with similar ridges or something. I'm sure that's more complicated than it sounds to make a good candle, may need 2 wicks at that point or something. But, then, you could have a complimenting pair of vessels for a bathroom, desk etc.

[@LaurieWinkless]

The minis are so cute! I'm also excited that you're now shipping to New Zealand! I've added these to my Christmas list (PS: I'm a bit confused as to why you pronounce the nut one as 'knox'. Pretty certain that Noix in French sounds more like 'nwah')

[@deborahmulliss6554]

Mine arrived in NZ in surprisingly quick time I was very impressed.

[@judigood4606]

So excited!!! Minis are precious!!❤

[@ianmini757]

I love the behind the scenes! Please share more of this!

[@leslievalenciano-lopez8887]

I am so excited about the Trio!! Thank you for sharing some behind the scenes, I love learning new things from you!

[@Cinderella1125]

Yay, a set of candles. I think that it's great that you showed some of your behind the scenes. I've always thought that thinking of content, creating the content and editing the content of each video is a lot of work. 🕯🌲❤ You make it look easy.

[@MaryseRacine7640]

You don’t prononce the x at the end of noix. You pronounce it a little bit like Noah but like very fast. You pronounce it No_ah in English. In French noix is more like Noah without the stop between the 2 syllables. Go on google for the prononciation, it might help and you won’t hear the x at all. It is the beauty or difficulty of French language…

[@LenaMMcKee]

it's pronounced like trois

[@MaryseRacine7640]

Did not think of it… Google should help her. I’m French Canadian from Québec so when she said nux, I looked at the candles and couldn’t find it. I realized it was noix when she smelled it and said it smells like sugary nutty… roasted nuts…

[@kittyinserra5650]

I hope she learns to pronounce correctly because it sounds so beautiful in actual French and not “nux”!

[@Ericks67]

The mini is the size I like!! Pretty!

[@marciamellow1211]

Wow...

[@debbieallard3376]

I enjoyed the photography lesson, I’m still a newbie shooting with my phone so those were good tips!

[@bxfrmca]

Looooveeee the minis!!! I hold from buying the candles after the first time but loveeeee the minis! Thanks for listening to us!

[@cassandrac.4681]

I love seeing the bts of your photography and videography! I'd love to see more of that! :) congrats on the new product❤

[@amber4417]

loved the behind the scenes look in this video!

[@rduckster4727]

Love sweet Kinsley in the window

[@debbiemccann3711]

Hi I recieved one of your candles last year for Christmas and I love it.Cade laughing in the background was so precious.❤

[@kay43793]

I am so excited for another Vlogmas vlog ❤🎄

[@everausten]

I love seeing process - this was wonderful! And congrats on launching the minis! ✨🕯✨

[@ruthprovost1781]

Beautiful candles and baby Cade is adorable ❤❤❤

[@juliettedejardin2800]

I so can't wait that it is available in Europe so I can order your candles !!!!

[@katrinarefior700]

The minis are so cute!!!

[@laurafisher6531]

I did want to know, thankyou ❤ very nice to get a little insight into ,the videography /photography of it all. Great video Macenna beautiful to make your product more accessible for people

[@09amhooks]

Minis!!!!!! This is what I wanted 😃😃

[@MarianCalgary]

I really enjoyed the photo shoot information. I learned something new about light and photo depth.

[@Marietta30064]

Excited about the trio candle set. I just checked on the Auden link with no luck. Will check back on Sunday.

[@DeexPx]

I'm totally loving and appropriate every Vlogmas Thank you ❤ This is such an extra special year for Cade's first Christmas 🎄 so never feel bad about us fans we are just loving what time you have had to share but baby mama you enjoy your Christmas holidays and looking forward to your new adventures in 2025 ❤

[@simplelittle]

I love ALL of your videos, no matter the content. Everything you do is so well done. On the candles, I think the hope for many of your viewers in regards to a mini-size was the possibility of the smaller size being a more affordable option.

[@SusanBaer-e1p]

Such a good idea doing the trio on the candles! I would love it someone got me that. Great job!

[@ravenbeadwork]

hearing baby is sooooo adorable!!

[@jessicamorneau]

Hi Macenna! I’m French, and Noix isn’t pronounced this way 😅 it’s more like “Noah”. We don’t pronounce the x at the end! I’m excited about the minis!

[@karimaoneallee]

OMG! MaCenna!!! I'm so excited about the minis! My heart is literally pounding out of my chest! Now I can get all three!! Yay! 🎉🎉🎉

[@patwilkinson2182]

The mini sizes look great! Beautiful work

[@shereeralph3802]

I love that you included the tech stuff behind the scenes. My son has been doing Film and TV for one of his Yr.11 (Junior year) subjects this year. It’s amazing how many things you said today gave me an “ah-ha” moment from the things he’s been talking about all year. 😂 How exciting is the new candle “minis”! Will they ever come to Australia?

[@reflections516]

We just enjoy the peace and happiness you bring us each video. God bless ,Susan

[@viribambamm]

Omg YASSSSS THE MIGHT MINIS can’t wait 🎉

[@YasminKhani]

Wow thank you for showing your camera setup and some of the behind the scenes. As a small DIY youtuber, I’m so curious to learn what my favorite youtubers (you) use and I’ve actually been in market for a new camera. TY MaCenna 🙌🏼♥️

[@KarenSmith-bc7nd]

Loved seeing your behind the scenes process. Thanks for sharing ❣️

[@rachelhickey7065]

Really enjoying your videos, have a wonderful Christmas, it's my youngest first Christmas too this year and eldest boys 4th birthday on Christmas day, love to your family from ours in Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤️ xxx

[@lianeabeyta4515]

Aa others had mentioned. The reason I have not purchased one of your candles is the price. I am sure they are worth it, but as a senior citizen on Social security, there is no way I can buy a $50.00 candle. Sometimes thats my weekly groceries. But candles and coffee are my weakness.

[@katarzynaciszewska6355]

You can gently drill wholes at the base of vessels and install bulbs and you can one off lamp shades

[@marshalawson6481]

Enjoying vlogmas a lot. Thank you.