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At home with the Voluspa candlemakers - ws/24989445 1 candles-fragran.Sign In RegisterCollectionsAds by GoogleRecommendAt home with the VoluspacandlemakersTroy and Traci Arntsen started their booming businessby wrecking their kitchen stove.0Tweet00SSMarch 14, 2008 By Katherine Nguyen, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTERFor Troy and Traci Arntsen, theirs is a love that makes scents. Literally.They met on the job, in 1998. She was working for an aromatherapy company, learning about thechemistry of plants and how fragrances blend. He worked for a company importing essential oils used tomake perfumes.They fell in love and, a year later, decided to combine their skills by making and hand-pouring candles intheir Costa Mesa, Calif., home.More Like This »After-christmas Sales Raise Retailers' HopesTempting Discounts Brought Shoppers Out InHordes, Seeking Deals.December 27, 1998Pa. Tops In Chips? It's In The Bag ProductionHere Leads U.s. And While Frito-lay Has ItsEyes On Domination, Many Area Brands AreThriving.June 6, 1999Dear Abby: Gift ideas for lingerie shower arenaughty as well as niceJune 30, 2011"We started cooking candles in our kitchen," says Traci Arntsen. "We destroyed the microwave and stovein the process. But we learned to make candles."Story continues below.Ads by GoogleWoodWick Candle BOGO SaleBuy One Get One 40% Off! All Large Jars- Limited Time Onlywww.CandlesToMyDoor.comWholesale Candle WicksHuge Selection of Candle Wicks. YourCandle Supplies are Here!www.LoneStarCandleSupply.comIt took a year of experimenting before they got it right, and they began packaging the candles in gifttotes for which Traci hand-sewed velvet bags. Saks Fifth Avenue was their first major client. It took threedays for Traci to sew 500 bags to complete the order.Now, the Arntsens sit atop a growing empire with their Voluspa candles, arguably one of the hottestnames in luxury candles.The name, pronounced Vuh-lus-pa, means "Scandinavian goddess of wisdom." Traci came across it in alibrary while searching for possible names. It took a while for people to warm to it, though Traci says thecandles also have a big fan base in - where else? - Scandinavia.Though most candles today are filled by machine injection, the Arntsens use an age-old technique ofhand-pouring from large pitchers. The wick also is inserted by hand.Troy Arntsen has been credited with developing one of the purest-burning wax formulas in the industry.Voluspa candles are designed so they don't smoke when burning. The wax is warm, never hot, to thetouch."The wax also has to hold lots of fragrance. How long a fragrance lasts, that's what's propelled ourbrand," says Troy.Traci is responsible for crafting fragrances and package design. She's created more than 200 scents,drawing from a library of more than 1,000 ingredients like sandalwood and assorted Indian and Europeanbotanicals. Inspiration, she says, comes from everywhere."What's happening in fashion inspires me. For example, there were florals all over the runway for spring,so I decided on a floral base for all the fragrances."And sometimes colors, too. For gray, I think maybe I could use charcoal and a gray lavender. And whenI see fabric patterns, I think about whether I could use [them] for packaging."Ads by Google91 of 211/14/2012 5:16 PM

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At home with the Voluspa candlemakers - Page 2 - ws/24989445 1 candles-fragran.Sign In RegisterCollectionsAds by GoogleRecommendAt home with the VoluspacandlemakersTroy and Traci Arntsen started their booming businessby wrecking their kitchen stove.0Tweet0SS0March 14, 2008 By Katherine Nguyen, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER(Page 2 of 2)Before the Arntsens nabbed Saks as a client, they sold their homemade candles (then called Flame &Wax) to local businesses. They were on such a shoestring budget that every check they brought in wentback out immediately to make more candles.More Like This »After-christmas Sales Raise Retailers' HopesTempting Discounts Brought Shoppers Out InHordes, Seeking Deals.Still, Voluspa was relatively successful the first two years. The company moved from the couple's home toa 30,000-square-foot warehouse in Lake Forest, Calif. And it found marketing niches in places such as theelite Fred Segal boutique in Los Angeles.Story continues below.Ads by GoogleDecember 27, 1998Pa. Tops In Chips? It's In The Bag ProductionHere Leads U.s. And While Frito-lay Has ItsEyes On Domination, Many Area Brands AreThriving.June 6, 1999Dear Abby: Gift ideas for lingerie shower arenaughty as well as niceJune 30, 2011WoodWick Candle BOGO SaleBuy One Get One 40% Off! All Large Jars- Limited Time Onlywww.CandlesToMyDoor.comM-Line Custom PackagingEngineered Packaging & Design ExpertsCertified to ISO 9001www.m-line.comBut it wasn't until InStyle magazine mentioned the candles in 2001 that the company established somecoveted brand recognition."Sarah Michelle Gellar said she loved Voluspa candles in InStyle," Traci recalls. "When I saw that, I cried."That was just a start.These days, fans of Voluspa include Halle Berry, Adam Sandler, Courteney Cox and Hayden Panettiere. Atthe company's offices, the lobby walls are covered with clippings from glossy magazines."We still get so excited when we hear a celebrity likes our products," Traci says. "It never gets old."Troy says they get a kick when everyday people recognize their candles, too. "Our FedEx guy even knewour candles and said his wife loved them; that was really nice."The couple recently moved to Ladera Ranch, Calif., with their daughters, 2-year-old Anais and 1-year oldPaloma. The kids come to work with them - there's a big play area upstairs and nannies to look afterthem while Mom and Dad run their business.Sales have grown from an average 200 to 300 per order to 1,000 to 1,500. The company employssales staff around the country.In January, the Arntsens launched a fragrance collection, and they have plans to add bath and bodyproducts. They're also in the midst of partnering with a yet-to-be revealed celebrity chef for a gourmetkitchen collection.Voluspa is being carried by major retailers such as Anthropologie, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's; Tracisays she recently turned down an offer from Forever 21."Two years ago, Target knocked off our basic collection," she says, laughing. "Hey, if they want to sell ourstuff, I'm totally open to partnering with them, as long as our company name is on it."Ads by Google111 of 211/14/2012 5:17 PM

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Burning love ignites a hot new product Voluspa candles, luxury candles, t.1 of es-luxury-1983106-ca.This is a printer-friendly version. The navigation and other unnecessary elements have beenremoved.REAL ESTATEJOBSCARSDEALSCLASSIFIEDSPLACE AN ADSUBSCRIBE E-REGISTERCUSTOMER SERVICE TODAY'S PAPERSURF REPORT/CAMS WEATHER LIVE ELOPINIONCANDLEMAKERS: With their LakeForest-based Voluspa candles, Troyand Traci Arntsen have caught majorHollywood buzz and garnered plentyof celebrity fans.PAUL RODRIGUEZ, THE ORANGECOUNTY REGISTERMORE PHOTOSTuesday, February 19, 2008A Ladera Ranch couple developed one of the top names in luxurycandles.By KATHERINE NGUYENTHE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTERComments RecommendFor Troy and Traci Arntsen, theirs is a love that makes scents. Literally.They met on the job, in 1998. She was working for an aromatherapycompany, learning about the chemistry of plants and how fragrances blend.He worked for a company importing essential oils used to make perfumes.It was a match made in scent heaven. The two fell in love and, a year later,decided to combine their skills by making and hand pouring candles in theirCosta Mesa home."We started cooking candles in our kitchen," said Traci Arntsen, whoattended Foothill High in Tustin."We destroyed the microwave and stove in the process. But we learned tomake candles."It took them a year of experimenting before they got it right, and they beganpackaging the candles in gift totes for which Traci hand-sewed velvet bags.Saks Fifth Avenue became their first major client that first year. It tookthree days for Traci to sew all 500 bags to complete the order.Now, the Arntsens sit atop a growing candle-making empire, havinglaunched the Lake Forest-based Voluspa candles, arguably one of thehottest names in luxury candles today.HAND TO HOME1311/14/2012 5:41 PM

Burning love ignites a hot new product Voluspa candles, luxury candles, t.2 of es-luxury-1983106-ca.The name, pronounced Vuh-lus-pa, means "Scandinavian Goddess ofWisdom." Traci came across it in a library while searching for possiblenames. It took awhile for people to warm to the unusual name, though Tracisaid the candles also have a big fan base in, where else, Scandinavia.While most candles today are filled by machine injection, the Arntsens usean age-old technique of hand pouring the candles from large pitchers. Thewick also is inserted by hand.Troy has been credited with developing one of the purest-burning waxformulas in the industry. Voluspa candles are designed so they don't smokewhen burning. The wax is warm, never hot, to the touch."The wax also has to hold lots of fragrance. How long a fragrance lasts,that's what's propelled our brand," said Troy.Traci is responsible for crafting fragrances and package design. She'screated more than 200 scents, drawing from a library of more than 1,000ingredients like sandalwood and assorted Indian and European botanicals.Inspiration, she says, comes from everywhere."What's happening in fashion inspires me. For example, there were floralsall over the runway for spring. So I decided on a floral base for all thefragrances."And sometimes colors, too. For gray, I think maybe I could use charcoaland a gray lavender. And when I see fabric patterns, I think about whether Icould use (them) for packaging."BURNING BOTH ENDSBefore the Arntsens nabbed Saks as a client, they were able to sell theirhomemade candles (then called Flame & Wax) to local businesses, suchas a San Clemente furniture store and St. John Knits. They were on such ashoestring budget that every check they brought in went back outimmediately to make more candles.Still, Voluspa was relatively successful the first two years. The companymoved from the couple's home to a 30,000-square-foot warehouse in LakeForest. And it found marketing niches in places such as the elite FredSegal boutique in Los Angeles.But it wasn't until InStyle magazine mentioned the candles in 2001 that thecompany established some coveted brand recognition."Sarah Michelle Gellar said she loved Voluspa candles in InStyle," recalledTraci."When I saw that, I cried."HOT, TRENDYThat was just a start.Today, celeb fans of Voluspa include Halle Berry, Adam Sandler, CourtneyCox and, recently, Hayden Panetierre. At the company's Lake Forestoffices, the lobby's walls are covered with clippings from glossy magazines."We still get so excited when we hear a celebrity likes our products," saidTraci. "It never gets old."With her fresh and petite blond looks, the mother of two could probablypass for Hayden Panetierre's sister. On a recent day, Traci donned ametallic-flecked shift dress by 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent and 4-inchleopard pumps by Christian Louboutin. Troy said they get a kick wheneveryday people recognize their candles, too."Our FedEx guy even knew our candles and said his wife loved them; thatwas really nice," said Troy.The couple recently moved to Ladera Ranch with their daughters,2-year-old Anais and 1-year old Paloma. The kids come to work with them,where there's a big play area upstairs and nannies to look after them whileMom and Dad work."Being able to take our children to work is an awesome, huge benefit," saidTroy. "We get to see them and play with them."THE NEXT STEPSSales have grown from an average of 200 to 300 an order to 1,000 to1411/14/2012 5:41 PM

Burning love ignites a hot new product Voluspa candles, luxury candles, t.3 of es-luxury-1983106-ca. 1,500. They employ sales staff around the country.Last month, the Arntsens launched a fragrance collection, and they haveplans to add bath and body products. They're also in the midst of partneringwith a yet-to-be revealed celebrity chef for a gourmet kitchen collection.Voluspa is on its way to becoming a household name thanks to majorretailers like Anthropologie, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's, which all sellVoluspa. Traci said she recently had to turn down an offer from Forever 21to carry Voluspa."Two years ago, Target knocked off our basic collection," said Traci,laughing. "Hey, if they want to sell our stuff, I'm totally open to partneringwith them, as long as our company name is on it."Contact the writer: knguyen@ocregister.com or 714-796-2298ADVERTISEMENTReader CommentsComments are encouraged, but you must follow our User Agreement.1. Keep it civil and stay on topic.2. No profanity, vulgarity, racial slurs or personal attacks.3. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.Oldest First Newest First Show Recommended Comments OnlyHomeNewsSportsADVERTISE OPTIONSBusinessEntertainmentLifeCONTACT OCREGISTERTravelOpinionReal EstateOCR SERVICESJobsCarsDealsClassifiedsNEWS YOUR WAYPlace An AdReturn to TopADVERTISINGPARTNERSSelf ServiceAbout UsArchivesBlogsClassifiedsKDOC-TVPlace an Online A

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