'A Bit of Luck, Whole Lot of Insanity' Flicker in Lit Wick Candles
The Merchant Square store sells a variety of candles, gifts and more.
*Note: Story originally published June 2012. Lit Wick Gallery owner J.M. Tkalec says creating new fragrances takes "a little bit of science, a bit of good luck, a bit of good timing and a whole lot of insanity." But one thing is for sure: all this candles are made with love. Tkalec, better known as the Candleman, started the candle company 10 years ago in Stow and recently made the move to Fairlawn's Merchant Square on Ghent Road. He's come a long way since his first scent of mulled cranberry. Tkalec now offers scents such as roasted jalapeno, Bavarian pretzel, beer, bacon and tomato plant. "I've always been a candle lover," Tkalec said. "I would find a brand and become loyal and then they would do something that would make me mad and I'd …
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J. M. Tkalec
7:56 pm on Thursday, June 14, 2012
Sue, you are too kind. I do hope people enjoy themselves when they visit the gallery; that's my goal. And you know how much I love to laugh! Come back and visit soon, Sue! more ›