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The Keap Blog

We delve into stories that inspire us—from the details behind our candles, to the facets of scents, and the people that inspire us.

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July 2020

One Step at a Time Read

With New York reopening slowly, we are beginning our own careful return to the candle studio.

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June 2020

Studio Series: Small Businesses we Love Read

The Keap team shares our favorite small businesses to share some love with our fellow small business owners.

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June 2020

Committing to Action Read

Speaking out on important topics like racism, and particularly those that are at the heart of the current disconnect in our society, is a part of why we exist.

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June 2020

Black Lives Matter Read

We have witnessed the protests unfold this weekend and we unequivocally and passionately stand in support with the Black community in saying "enough".

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May 2020

Stability Amidst The Surreal — COVID-19 Read

We started Keap to bring connection back into our lives. Now, in these surreal times, connection feels more necessary than ever.

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March 2020

Studio Series: What does it mean for Keap to be a B Corp? Read

March is B Corp month, so Soo wrote about what it means to her for Keap to be a B Corp.

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February 2020

Let's Talk About Love Read

With Valentine’s Day not far away, we have spent some time reflecting on what love means to us here at Keap.

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January 2020

Studio Series: Surprising Visits Read

Discover what surprises folks the most when they pay a visit to the Keap candle studio in Brooklyn.

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Recent Posts

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November 2019

Studio Series: The Keap 2019 B Corp Gift Guide #VoteEveryDay

In our first-ever Keap Gift Guide, we’re excited to share some fellow B Corps you can support to create a brighter future.

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August 2019

The Candle Maker Chronicles: Lessons in Pricing, Humbly Learned

A story about pricing candles – how we made some mistakes, learned some hard life lessons, and about where we are going from here

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August 2018

Answers to Your Burning Candle Questions

We took some of your top candle questions and answered them rapid-fire style!

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July 2018

Phillumeny is a word you should know

A brief history of matchboxes and why they’re so collectible.

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April 2018

Fragrance Transparency: Natural vs Synthetics.

A detailed look at natural vs synthetics in fragrance.

From the Archives

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Waxing Poetic: Why We Use Coconut Wax For Our Candles

Why coconut wax makes a better candle than paraffin or soy.

Reuse

7 Simple Steps to Reuse Your Candle Glass

Our quick guide to giving your candleholder a second life.

Founder-Fridays

Why the Future of the Planet Is Brighter Than You Think

The growing movement, driven by the climate crisis, that will change business—and our world—for the better.

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From Concept to Canyons: Creating a New Scent

We take you behind the scenes of how we launched our most recent new scent.

FOUNDER FRIDAYS

Reclaiming Joyful Time: Closing Down Our Social Media

Today we are shutting down Keap’s social media pages and sharing more context on our decision.

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