We have been talking about ways to expel negative energies from your house with Jacki Smith and Patty Shaw, Owners of Coventry Creations. In the last blog post, we talked about some causes of negative energy build up in your household.  In this blog post, they discuss what are some simple ways to clear it all away. These are simple and easy ways to cleanse different types of energy from your home.  Some you many know about or have even forgotten about but it’s great to have a nice refresher!

Clearing Away Anger:

Walk through the house with buckets of cool, clear and clean water (all three, very important). It picks up a lot of emotions.  Then dump the buckets of water off your property. Afterward, light s peaceful, tranquil candle. “With ever you clear, you have to refill”

Clear Away Tiredness:

Open a window and make sure to sweep the old energy out of the window with a feather duster or baking pan, then wash the pan. Afterward, light an uncrossing candle with a fire(energy candle)

Clear Away Depression: Light a grief candle then a happiness candles.  Afterward, drum on something make it a happy beat.  This will fill your home with happiness and pleasure.

Clear Away Confusion: Use a pair of scissors and make a clipping motion in the air around you to cut the attachments of energy that are pulling you in too many different directions.

Clear Away Ghosts: Burn a sage candle to raise the vibration and tell them you leave your house now. Visualize a beam of white light filling your house and property. Ask Archangel Michael to help these lost souls find a way to the other side.

Too Much Electricity: Place smokey quartz or obsidian around your house and around your computer, TV and the clock radio near your bed. Burn a stability candle to ground extra energy in your aura into the earth.  

Brighten up your summer displays with the Summer Set from Coventry Wholesale.

The Set includes 3 each of the following candles:

Happiness Blessed Herbal Pillar

Happy Home Blessed Herbal Pillar

Soulmate Affirmation

Love Affirmation

Sacred White Sage Pillar

Sweetgrass Container

Road Opener Hoodoo  

Van Van Hoodoo

Getting Back to Basics the Hoo Doo Way

by Patty Shaw

As you may have caught on, we’re going Hoo Doo this month.  For many, this will remind us of our roots.  Not just our ancestral roots, but actual roots.  Hoo Doo Magic is root work and with it we tap into the magical properties of what grows in the earth all around us.  Hoo Doo magic uses roots to help us understand the root cause of our problems and situations.   Did I say the word root enough?  I hope so.

I’d like to mention that you don’t have to be initiated in root work, Hoo Doo or any other religion or magical practice to benefit from working with the spiritual nature of plants and well planted intentions.  All you need is a problem and a desire to overcome it in a balanced and enlightened way.  I added balanced and enlightened so you know that it’s important to make positive magic, every time.   Please resist being a greedy, revengeful, or jealous when blazing the path to your future.  Ok, lecture and cautionary comments have been delivered.

The beauty of getting back to basics the hoo doo way is that it’s so straightforward, and well, basic.  The most complicate player in hoo doo magic is you and the more you allow yourself to drill down to the very root of your problem the easier it is to understand.  We are much better at solving our problems when we understand them.

Jacki and I like to play the why game when figuring out what candle to use to help us with a particular problem.  We played this game when we were kids to see how far our parent’s knowledge could go on a subject.  Every answer they gave us was met with, why?  It was pretty fun and we never knew where we’d end up.  This little game was the inspiration for the method we teach people for learning the root cause of their problem.  When you solve for that, your magic seems miraculous.

So before you decide the direction of your magic, play the game and find out what the real problem is.  Then it’s safe to pick your Hoo Doo Candle because you know exactly what you’re solving for.  I’ll give you a for instance.  My husband and I wanted to buy a house, but our debt to income ratio was quite out of balance.  I seriously doubted a bank would write a mortgage for us, but my husband said let’s try anyway.  The process was torture and I wanted to give up, so I played the why game.  My questions led me to the truth that I was afraid to make such a gigantic financial commitment; not just the mortgage, but potential home repairs intimidated me.  I have high standards and I know I wouldn’t want to live a minute without good plumbing and a working furnace or AC.  So calling more money to me or making the purchase of our house easier would have been met with more resistance on my part. The blocks I was dealing with were not financial at all, they were emotional.  Once I got on board with my reality and faced my fears, the Road Opener Hoo Doo candle could part my stormy seas so our mortgage could get approved, and the offer on the house we chose could be accepted.  OVERNIGHT.

I invite you to play the why game the next time you are stumped and can’t figure out what to do.  Keep asking why is it?, and why do I feel that way?, and follow the trail of answers.  It will lead you to the place where you the magic can help you make real and lasting changes.   Then choose Hoo Doo candles to help you break up the root blocks to your goals.  If you do your magic this way you’ll have less self sabotage to overcome and better results.

1, 2, 3....20!

We are nearing the end of our inaugural pour of the the glass version of select Blessed Herbal and World magic candles.  We have learned a lot this year and we really are thankful for all your feedback and patience while we work on getting the perfect version of the candle to you!  We have made some updates on how we ship out the containers and we are now able ship in any quantity instead of in 3s. On the website we have now put the container candles as individuals at 9.75 each so just be aware of this when ordering.  You can find the glass version of our candles here or under Glass Container Sets.

Please let us know if if you have any questions or concerns about these candles or anything else!

You can email us at [email protected] 

Dorothy Has ARRIVED!

Well you have been so patient with us and here is your reward!  The Dorothy Morrison Special pour candles are officially available for sale!  Click on the link to access the 16 piece set along with a lovely POP sign to help promote them in your store.

We have made 50 sets of these beauts and will be available until sold out!  Although we are only making these in February, they will be an amazing set of candles to sell throughout the year! Each candle has its own unique intentions and are based off of some of Dorothy's favorite recipes.

If you have any questions about the set, we are here for you!  Just email us at [email protected] and we will tell you as much as we possible can.

The 2015 updated catalog is here!  The catalog features our most current product listing, updated photos and descriptions of newer products like container candles and some facts about our candle sales in the back. 

Don't forget to order your new 2015 catalog!  Click the link here to go straight to the source!

Coventry Creations Wholesale takes on Chicago!  

If you are in the Chicago are.  Stop by the Windy City Gift show on January 24th-27th.  It will be at the Donald E Stephan Convention Center. We are proud to making our first appearance in the show in the Makers Market section which is the hand made portion of the expo. 

We will be in booth 249 and will be featuring some in show special such as order discounts and a a chance to win one of our entire lines for your store! 

Both Jacki and Patty will be at the booth and are excited to talk with you face to face as well as discuss some upcoming plans for Coventry Creations in 2015.

For more information please follow the link: http://www.windycitygiftshow.com/Content/637.htm

Hope to see you there!

The MVPs of 2014

Well we made it through the bustle that is the end of 2014.  Virtual high fives all around! Hopefully your shelves are empty and in needing of restocking.  Although we love all our candles we do know that some are bound to fly of your shelves faster than others. We know that every penny counts in a small business so here are a list of our best sellers from 2014.

TOP 15 OVERALL (1 being the most):

1.     Blessed Herbal Money Draw

2.     Blessed Herbal Prosperity

3.     Blessed Herbal Protection

4.     Blessed Herbal Spiritual Cleansing

5.     World Magic Sacred White Sage

6.     Blessed Herbal Attraction Love

7.     Blessed Herbal Healing

8.     Blessed Herbal Needed Change

9.     Blessing Kit Financial Growth

10.                       Blessed Herbal Happy Home

11.                       Blessing kit Abundance

12.                       Motor City Hoodoo Money Draw

13.                       Affirmation Prosperity

14.                       Blessing Kit Home Blessing

15.                       Blessing Kit Healing

Most Improved Players

Some of our candles sold many more units than in 2013. 

Here is a list of some of the most improved:

1.     World Magic Sacred White Sage (an increase of 40%!)

2.     Blessed Herbal Spiritual Cleansing

3.     Blessed Herbal Happiness-as Male energies it was our lowest sellers, now it is in the top 35!

4.     The Blessing Kit line, every kit has increased considerably from 2013

5.     Witches Purse and Witches Brew Original: up 30% from last year.

Popular Power Votives

It was a banner year for the votives.  Sales increased by over 30%.  Here are the most popular of the votives

1.     World Votives Sacred White Sage

2.     Power Votives Money Draw

3.     Power Votives Protection

4.     Power Votives Attraction

5.     Power Votives Healing

6.     Witch Brew Votives Original

If you need any help on what to restock for 2015, please don’t hesitate to call at 800-810-3837 or email us [email protected]

The Holiday Season is here!  Here are the hours of operation for Coventry Creations Wholesale:

Dec 1st-18th- Open and shipping 9-5

December 19th-Open 9-12pm

December 22-23rd Open and shipping 9-5pm

December 24-26th Closed

December 29-30th Open 9-5pm

December 31st-Jan 1st closed

If you have any further questions, please email us at [email protected].

It's a Jungle Out There Sometimes.

The other day I was both amused and horrified by my latest tumblr obsession byefelipe.  For those who do not know about it, it is a series of screen shots of some truly disturbing things that were said to women in the online dating world. I will leave it to you to look it up, but I will give a warning that the language and subject matter can be a shocker.

Dating has always been tough.  Meeting a nice person. The beating your self esteem can take. Dealing with jerks.  Now add the online element and it seems like a 10 fold adventure. We here at Coventry Creations have started to create little gift sets that can be used in your store as kits for the day to day challenges and struggles we all go through.  This is a great way to package and display products together for a gift or even a personal development.  Adventures in dating is the beginning of a series of 13 sets for different ways to package and market the idea of gift sets.  We will also have available, printable cards to put in the gift set that explains what the products does for this particular intention. (coming soon!)

Here is our suggestions on a great Adventures in Dating Set:

Blessed Herbal: Loves Enchantment  Turning thoughts into desire whether you are a long-married couple or a new love interest, ignite an electric attraction between you, creating a passionate experience.

Motor City Hoodoo:  Cleo Mae Even the strongest Woman needs a little help once in a while, am I right sister? Cleo Mae loves to give us some extra power to control any situation. So bring it on World! 

Motor City Hoodoo: Come to me The name says it all. Use this candle to get the significant other you want. Simple as lighting a candle!

Blessed Herbal Oil: Attraction  Use the power of attraction to bring what you need and want a little closer.

The Glass Container's Price is being reduced. The Glass Container Candles are slimming down their prices in October.  We were able to adjust a few items that we feel will make the candle more affordable while not lowering the quality of the candles. So basically the came high end wax, same 8% essential oil same 50+ burn time, same reusable glass and you still get a box of wooden matches but at a much reduced cost. The container candles will go from $13.95 each  to $9.75 each.  That means that a set of 3 will now be $29.25 instead of $41.85. That's a 30% reduction!  This will make the price more competitive an in line with some of the other glass candles you may already carry. 

Already purchased the candles at the higher price?

Don't worry if you have already purchased the container candles.  You will not be left out on this reduction.  All the stores that purchased the glass container candles will be receiving a credit on their account for the difference in price. This credit does not have to go toward more container candles if you don't want. Please call us at 800-810-3837 if you have any further questions about the container candles or the credit.

The container candles will still be sold in sets of three candles for shipping purposes so the price will reflect the three container candles. 

It's not brain science to know that the better our wholesale stores do, the better we do.  We want to support you and help get that foot traffic up in your store however we can!  If you haven't heard of it before, Coventry Creations has a shop local program.  It is a way for stores to share their events and products with all of the retail world.  These are then sent out in our retail newsletter and available for search online. Here are some details of the program.

SHOP LOCAL PROGRAM

PURPOSE

1.      To create a “store locator” listing on the retail website where Coventry    Creations  products are       sold.

2.      List the in-store events in the wholesale retail monthly newsletter

3.    Advance notifications of products, specials and limited run products

WHO IS ELIGIBLE :  Any brick and mortar customer who is in good standing as a Coventry Creations customer

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE

1.      Log onto Coventry Wholesale website www.type40sales.com

2.      Go to News (upper right corner)

3.      Click on “Join Shop Local Group”

4.       Complete name of store, and email.

5.       Click on subscribe button

My mother has a little alter in homage the various family member who  have past past away these past years.  She also has planted trees and bushes in her garden dedicated to them.  The the Coventry Creations Factory I can think of three different alters dedicated to different employees ancestors.  They are all very beautiful and all influenced my an array of religions.  In every culture they have different ways of thinking about and processing death.  Some more commercialized then others.  Some are in the mainstream and some are almost forgotten save someones abuela or nana teaching you some old family tradition. Thinking about those who have gone before you is a way to tap into something bigger then yourself and in one way or another help you to heal, give you perspective on what those have suffered before you, teach you gratitude, discover who you are and help you find your path in life.

There are many different reasons why people are at least superficially are attracted to such things like dia de los muertos and beautifully decorated skeletons and painted skulls.  I think 50% of the Halloween Costumes last year were people with Sugar Skull make up. They may not even realize what history and beliefs they are tapping into, yet they are drawn to it.  October is a great opportunity to use this interest to help people connect more to their ancestors and those who have gone before us.   You can set up you own Ancestral Alters in your store, arm your staff with the knowledge on how to help your customers create one themselves.  Have children's events where they decorate a sugar skull and learn about its origins.  Group items together that create a story of how you celebrate the dead in your life.   

How do you honor your ancestors?  Do you have any fun craft ideas to help teach children (or grown up children) about Day of the Dead? We would love to hear from you on our facebook page Coventry Creations Candles.