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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AOL Chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong gives advice to small business owners via Patch Partners.
There are several small businesses in Fairlawn and Bath. Some of them may be places you and your family frequent, businesses that have been in the Montrose area for as long as you can remember. And some may be your go-to places instead of national chains. AOL Chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong may stand behind a global brand, but he believes in the power of small businesses. In his recent interview with Patch Partners, a website connecting business owners to Patch in local communities, he offered his insight into what can set a small business above the rest of the competition. Small businesses can hold a lot of power if they are intuitive with their customer base, Armstrong said. “Small businesses can be nimble and can have intimate …
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 ›