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Our 2022 Fan Collection, which includes 6 glittering candles suggested by and voted on by our wonderful customers, is live.

I’m thrilled that the top vote-getter is... *drumroll*

The Revenge: Creaking cherry wood, whisps of smoke from an impractical fireplace, a fine flag fluttering in sea salty air, and a bit of orange zest. Suggested by Mallory M and inspired by Stede Bonnet's ship, which is seeing a resurgence thanks to the wonderful  Our Flag Means Death!

Check out the collection here: https://sihayaandcompany.com/blogs/news/the-2022-fan-collection-is-live

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Calling Tudor History Nerds!

Do you like Tudor history? Do you like candles? Do you like glitter? ALL OF THE ABOVE, YOU SAY? Well... you have until the end of November to snag the Tudor collection of glittery candles from Sihaya & Company!

I - Katherine of Aragon: Ruby red pomegranates cloaked in a haze of solemnly reverent ecclesiastic resins. II - Anne Boleyn: A rich and beguiling blend of rosewood, warm amber, golden musk, and the barest touch of French lilies. III - Jane Semour: A pure and virtuous English rose. IV - Anne of Cleves: A slice of rich German chocolate cake with hazelnut and pecan ganache, spiked with liqueur, and topped with a sprinkling of toasted coconut. V - Katherine Howard: An unsophisticated but optimistic blend of honeyed apples and caramelized pears dusted with glistening sugar. VI - Katherine Parr: A softly crackling hearth, a stack of leather-bound books, and the scent of roasted chestnuts and brown sugar. VII - The Court In Splendour: A festive blend of bayberry and cranberry on a bed of warm balsalm and spice. There is also the complete candle collection, which nets you all six wives, plus a bonus candle:   VIII - Henry VIII: Overflowing goblets of red wine, the crimson stain of black cherries, and the fiery intensity of peppercorn.  In addition, the Winter candle collection is here!

Everwinter Woods: The scent of the mountains, shrouded in ice. A forest of evergreen and spruce, chilling ozone top notes of whipping winds, and a hint of shivering eucalyptus. Gingerbread Streudel: Crispy, flaky dough piped with spicy gingerbread filling, and then topped with a dusting of cinnamon sugar! The Memory of Snow: Silky almond cream, delicate spun sugar, a dash of nutmeg, and the memory of snow. Winter Cabin:  A rustic log cabin encircled by fir and birch trees, polished woods, and a faint whiff of spiced cider simmering over the hearth. Yuletide: A classic home for the holidays scent. Pine boughs strung with orange clove pomanders and cranberries, and then merrily wound throughout the home!

And the best part? The candles will be 20% off this weekend!  20% off all candles at Sihaya & Company, and 20% off all jewelry at Sihaya Designs Jewelry! 

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The #autumn @sihayaandcompany box "Welcome to Autumnvale" is soooooo good!!!! Everything smells and/or looks amazing!!!! My favorite is the gorgeous #leaf #necklace by @minoubazaar and the #poem by Sara Cleto that goes with it ❤️❤️❤️ I can't get over my talented moon sisters!!! I'm also in love with the perfume from @poesieperfume, but really, everything is lovely!!!! #sihayaandco #sihayaandcompany #minoubazaar #fall #mabon #witches #sugarscrub #candle #unboxing #unboxingmoment #seasonalbox #poesieperfume #autumnvale #epicallyepicsoap #thestickywrapper #paintboxsoapworks @paintboxsoapworks @epically_epic_soap_co http://ift.tt/2xtnkhJ

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Sisterhood of the Moon Vendor Profile: Sixteen92

Hello and welcome to the final vendor profile for our Autumn box: The Sisterhood of the Moon.  We’ve had the participants fill out a short questionnaire inspired by the season in the hopes that you can get to know who they are and what they do better.

This time we’re highlighting Sixteen92!

Name: Claire

Company: Sixteen92

Website: www.sixteen92.com

Social media usernames:

Instagram :/sixteen92perfumerie 

Facebook: /sixteen92perfumerie / FB group

Twitter:@Sixteen92_ 

Item you are contributing: 6ml perfume oil called Liber Officiorum Spirituum - Ancient parchment, leather bindings, smoldering resins, frankincense tears, ritual candles, black fire, soot, steel, dust and smoke

1) Tell us a bit about your company-- what kind of work do you do? Sixteen92 is a conceptual fragrance house that crafts small-batch perfume blends inspired by history, literature, lore, and (of course) magic.

2) How do you choose your inspirations? What inspired the item that you're including in the Autumn box? My aesthetic trends more towards atmospheric and conceptual blends, so I am inspired by the weird and wonderful and sometimes slightly unconventional. For the Fall box, my fragrance is inspired by ancient grimoires.

3) Do you have a favorite witch or story involving a witch? As may be apparent for a brand named Sixteen92 I have always had a fascination with early American history and folklore, so the Salem witch trials hold a certain allure for me. I suppose that means that my favorite witches were not witches at all, but a group of fascinating men and women who were accused of witchcraft during a pretty bleak period of US history. “Actual” witchcraft notwithstanding, the events of the 1692 witch hysteria sparked a pivotal point in our history, the implications of which we would be remiss to ignore even 300 years later.

4) What are some of your favorite fall pastimes? Do you have any favorite fall rituals? It goes without saying that Halloween is the best part of Fall, and the day that I look forward to all year. Other than that, I enjoy fuzzy sweaters, scarves, hot Chai, and baking my grandmother’s iced pumpkin cookies. But really, mostly Halloween…and decorating for Halloween (which starts sometime in August, don’t judge).

Thanks so much for your answers Claire! You can find out more about Sixteen92 on their website. This concludes our spotlight on the vendors for our Sisterhood of the Moon box. You can find all the previous questionnaires at this link. Pre-orders for the Sihaya & Company fall box, Sisterhood of the Moon, have now started. It features eight wonderfully witchy items, and can be purchased here!

Also available are pre-orders for our fall candles, you can find those by clicking this link. Stay up to date with news on the box and our participants on our social media pages: twitter, instagram, facebook and tumblr.  Have a witchy day!

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Winter is live at Sihaya & Co!

My periodic little self promo post to let you know that the Winter Box, the Winter Candle Collection, and the Tudor Candle Collection are now live at Sihaya & Company!

The box features perfume, a sugar scrub, a soap, a lip color, a tea, and a 9 piece pâte de fruit selection. It’s a great way to try out multiple indie companies. Get it as a gift for a loved one or for yourself.

In addition to my regular Winter collection, there are five triple-layer candles, each layer having a different scent. The nerdiest is by far Skyrim Saturalia, which smells like winter winds and pine (top), frozen Snowberry (middle), and ginger-spiced sweetroll (bottom).

And back, after much begging-- the Tudor Collection! One candle for each of Henry’s unhappy brides! :)

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Glittery Candles + Spooky Stories

Hello! ‘TIS I, SHE WHO MAKETH THE SPARKLY CANDLES. Remember these?

This is Hocus Pocus: The scent of good witches everywhere: pumpkin cupcakes with buttercream frosting, and a single candy corn on top! It is back this year, along with a new trio of candles based on the spooky stories of Ellicott City, MD! Hell House: The scent of the Patapsco valley in the fall-- turning leaves and freshly-trod soil-- swathed in a haze of unearthly ecclesiastical incense. Many who enjoy an easy hike have stumbled upon the remains of St. Mary's college in the woods of Illchester, on the outskirts of Ellicott City. The first building was built in the 1830's by George Ellicott, the grandson of one Ellicott City's founders, in hopes that it would be a popular stop for travelers along the brand new B&O Railroad. Alas, that never happened, and the property and lands were sold to The Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, commonly known as the Redemptorists, in 1866. They used the site primarily as a seminary college, which was renamed St. Mary's College in 1882. The college closed its doors in 1972 and fell into disrepair, making it a popular spot for thrill-seekers and teenagers. Stories began to circulate about satanic altars on the grounds, each retelling embellishing more on the macabre history of the newly-minted "Hell House." As partying and vandalism by local teens began to occur more frequently, the site's caretaker, Hudson, became a part of the legend. He often chased off tresspasers with a salt-filled shotgun and his pack of dogs. He was so fearsome that even local police began to warn against interacting with the man, who was often in court for his vigorous defense of his charge. He has since retired as caretaker, and the position remains unfilled. Fires have gutted the site, and now little remains. Even the gothic cupola, exposed and overgrown with vines, has had its iconic cross stolen in the last year-- a disappointment to hikers and lovers of spooky tales. Still, stories of spectral gunshots, evil deeds, and unholy rites are told about the old Hell House, and woe betide those who visit after dark, lest they incur the wrath of an angry caretaker and his baying hounds, who are said to still haunt the nearby woods. Oak Lawn: The morning repast, prepared by spectral hands-- freshly-baked cinnamon buns and steaming black coffee. Oak Lawn, also called the Hayden House, is the abode of one of the more pleasant spirits to call Ellicott City home. Built in the early 19th century, it was the home of Edward Parsons Hayden, Ellicott City's first county clerk. There he lived with his wife and six children until he passed away in 1850. The house changed hands many times after his death, and stories began to circulate about some of its... peculiar qualities. Along with the typical signs of a haunting-- foosteps on the stairs, flickering lights-- there emerged a rather agreeable side effect of a ghostly prescence. Those that entered the building would be surprised to sniff the scent of coffee and a variety of delicious breakfast foods! Sometimes it was bacon, sometimes eggs, and yet other times baked goods, but always heavenly! The unseen chef was dubbed "the cooking ghost of Oak Lawn," and their handiwork was enjoyed for many years before the mouth-watering phenomenon mysteriously ceased. The Patapsco Female Institute: Southern flowers chilled by Northerly winds. Magnolia and orange blossom, rimmed with ghastly frost. The Patapsco Female Institute was one of the nation's first womens' schools. Opened in 1839, it attracted the daughters of Southern gentry with its grand ballroom and finely-appointed accomodations. However, the stone building could become frigidly cold in the winter, and in a time before widespread indoor plumbing, sickness could rapidly spread within its walls. Colds and influenza were common, and sometimes fatal. The ghost said to haunt the halls of the Institute is that of Annie Van Derlot, whose stay at the school was both bitter and short. She complained about the school in many angry letters home, and succumbed to pneumonia during her first winter there. It is said that her form can still be seen in the areas that once contained the school's classrooms and dormitories, even long after the building had begun to crumble. Many have seen her pale form wandering the grounds beneath the watery light of the winter moon. 

This trio of 6oz candle tins measure 2 3/4" wide by 1 3/4" deep. (This is slightly smaller than my full-size 8oz tins.) The waxes will be topped with an overspray of iridescent glitter. The glitter used in my candles is safe for use in candles, and the ultrafine particles will also not clog your wick. Halloween collection candles will pre-order September 2017 and ship early October 2017. If purchased with a Halloween box, they will ship with your box. Get them at Sihaya And Company!

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Last Days for the Charity Candles!

Heya everybody! Sunday is the LAST DAY to pick up my Tam Lin charity candles, as well as my Spring candle line. I make the candles next week, and I am unsure how many (if any!) will be left over to list afterwards.

JANET: The scent of a woman who knows her own mind, and whose courage saved the life of her one true love. Two freshly-plucked roses and worn brown saddle leather.

TAM LIN: The scent of an earthly knight, ensnared by the fae and doomed to a grisly fate. Tart juniper berry, green apple, woodland vines, and cassia spice.

THE FAERY QUEEN: Beauty and power that makes your blood run cold. Night-blooming flowers, a moonlit path, and a dribble of something sinister.

The full profits of each one of these three candles sold ($5/candle) will be donated to Planned Parenthood in my friend Abby's memory. The beautiful artwork is by Joanna Barnum, and you can see more of her work at http://www.joannabarnum.com.

There are also five Spring Collection candles up for pre-order:

Antique Sandalwood & Madagascar Vanilla Blueberry Muffins & Lemon Sugar Ginger & Wild Peach Honeycomb & Satsuma Orange Lavender & Cream They can be purchased at http://www.SihayaAndCompany.com!

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Pre-Order Spring & Charity Candles!

Hey all! Dropping a note to say that the pre-orders for the first wave of glittery Spring candles are live on the Sihaya & Company site! The first collection is an expansion of the Spring collection from last year. Three returning scents and two new ones!

ANTIQUE SANDALWOOD & MADAGASCAR VANILLA BLUEBERRY MUFFINS & LEMON SUGAR GINGER & WILD PEACH HONEYCOMB & SATSUMA ORANGE LAVENDER & CREAM ____________ The second collection is very near and dear to my heart. It is a charity collection, and the entire profit ($5 per candle) will be donated to Planned Parenthood in memory of my dear friend Abigail of Tam-Lin.org, who passed away this past November. The stunning artwork was done by Joanna Barnum.

JANET: The scent of a woman who knows her own mind, and whose courage saved the life of her one true love. Two freshly-plucked roses and worn brown saddle leather.

TAM LIN: The scent of an earthly knight, ensnared by the fae and doomed to a grisly fate. Tart juniper berry, green apple, woodland vines, and cassia spice.

THE FAERY QUEEN: Beauty and power that makes your blood run cold. Night-blooming flowers, a moonlit path, and a dribble of something sinister.

As usual, these candles will be decorated in a beautiful shimmering glitter overspray!

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I’m starting to dig myself out.

It has been a really really rough few months. Grief has taken entire weeks of my life, and this week has been the first where I’ve felt even remotely capable of getting work done. So, I’m trying to use that momentum. In the past few years, I’ve done an earring club for Sihaya Designs. This year, I decided to change it up a little bit and offer a monthly subscription to my Prism Collection.

You can get either a yearly subscription or a three-month subscription. It’s like giving yourself a gift every month. As a bonus, if you order the yearly subscription, your January package is FREE. Here are the 2017 themes: 

January (yearly subscription only): A total surprise! February: Soft Petals March: Woodland Awakening April: Opalescence May: Butterfly Wings June: The Mermaid's Treasure July: The Locket August: Across the Galaxy September: Rustic Leaves October: This Is Halloween November: Like Clockwork December: On A Winter's Night

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As for Sihaya & Company, I’ve begun to line up vendors for the Spring box, and pre-orders will begin Feb 1st. I’m pretty excited about what we have onboard so far, and am working on rounding out the lineup.  Here’s the theme:

I’m also getting together the Spring lineup of my trademark glittery candles. I will be bringing back last Spring’s popular scents-- Ginger & Wild Peach, Lavender & Cream, and Antique Sandalwood & Madagascar Vanilla. In addition, I’ll be offering the Sisterhood of the Moon candle again as part of my general catalog. A trio of candles for charity (in this case, Planned Parenthood) based on the Scottish ballad of Tam Lin will also make an appearance. The money will be donated in Tamnonlinear’s name. But more on that later-- I’m working on finalizing the formulas for those. 

Also, in March, the bellydance candles (Zaghareet, Taqsim, and Shimmy) will be making a return, with a possibly fourth scent added in just in time for Art of the Belly.  That’s the news that’s fit to print. I’ll be back with more closer to the pre-order.

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Sihaya & Company Glittery Candle Sale!

Hey all! I’m hard at work on the Autumn & Halloween scents, so I need shelf space!  Take 17% off your candle orders at www.sihayaandcompany.com with the coupon code litsummer17.

Current scent list: 

The Bellydance Collection: Shimmy: Moroccan orchid, wild poppy, and sugared amber with the slightest hint of juicy peach. Taqsim: A sultry, spicy blend of ginger and red saffron, deepened by rich bourbon vanilla. Utterly decadent. Zaghareet: A bright, fresh, clear scent. Moroccan mint, lemon, and fresh basil. The Fortune Teller Collection: Arcana: Blood orange shrouded in a haze of dragon's blood incense. Futhark: The scent of a Scandinavian wildwood: fresh woods, lingonberry, and bayberry. Ogham: Green fig, tart lemon, cedar, oak, musk, and cucumber. Spirit Board: A rich and heady mix of dark chocolate, two ambers, vanilla bean pods, golden musk, and a smattering of arcane herbs. The Cup of Fortune: A steaming mug of tannic black tea, perfumed delicately with aromas of rose, jasmine, and almond cream. The Scrying Stone: An inscrutable accord of black stone, polished to a mirror finish. Oud, olibanum, bergamot, and dry amber. The Pirate Collection: Black Tide: Salt water, driftwood, and the slightest warmth of amber. Jolly Roger: A bracing scent: tart grapefruit, rosemary, and garden mint. Nassau: Carribbean teakwood, lime, and coconut. Port Royal: Hot buttered rum spiced with cardamom. Tortuga: Smoky clove, market spices, red cedar, well-worn leather, and a whisper of salt. The Tam Lin Collection: Janet: Two freshly-plucked roses and worn brown saddle leather. Tam Lin: Tart juniper berry, green apple, woodland vines, and cassia spice. The Faery Queen: Night-blooming flowers, a moonlit path, and a dribble of something sinister. Resurrection / Other Collections: Equinox: Ripe, red apples, sweet cider, and brisk fall air. Lavender & Cream: The scent of soft lavender made silky smooth with the addition of fresh cream and coconut milk. Mab: A blend of three vanillas with kisses of mango and orange blossom. Persephone Descending: Pomegranate, cranberry, and just a touch of dragon's blood to soften the edges. The Memory of Snow: Silky almond cream, delicate spun sugar, a dash of nutmeg, and the memory of snow.

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Finally got a chance to really savor all my amazing @sihayaandcompany Summer Box goodies (all inspired by Practical Magic!) I’m so thrilled that @carterhaugh.school got to be a part of this (we did the witchy postcards!) #sihayaandco #sihayaandcompany #summerbox #boxreveal #carterhaughschool #practicalmagic #everydaymagic https://ift.tt/2G4FVEq

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I put my copy of the "Persephone Rising" poem I wrote for @sihayaandcompany 's Spring Box in front of a beloved print by @naominowak ... I think they complement each other nicely! :). #poem #persephonerising #springbox #sihayaandco #sihayaspringbox #sihayaandcompany #naominowak #crystal #flowers #persephone http://ift.tt/2n8NN0s

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Spring altar :). Featuring the "Persephone Rising" candle from @sihayaandcompany 's Spring Box (which also has a poem of the same name from me!), stickers I made for @shvetathakrar 's #beautifulresistance tag ( @uncanny_magazine has her essay on this up today!), candles from @altarandleaf , a tiny original canvas by @terrifoss , and more! #witch #altar #springaltar #persephone #persephonerising #sihayaandco #sihayaandcompany #sihayaspringbox #springbox #altarandleaf #altarandleafapotheca #terriannfoss #spring http://ift.tt/2ozwZzS

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February moon altar ✨🌙✨ Silver "Sisterhood of the Moon" candle by @sihayaandcompany , witch and cat painting by @terrifoss , wooden moon and stars spoon by @altarandleafapotheca , fae/Persephone card from @theenchantedfae , most everything else thrifted :). #altar #moonaltar #february #februaryaltar #moonkindling #thrifted #moon #lunar #celestial #magick #magic #witch #witchesofinstagram #faerie #faeriesofinstagram #moonwitch #moonrose #terriannfoss #sihayaandco #altarandleaf #altarandleafapotheca #fae #persephone #sisterhoodofthemoon #moonsisters http://ift.tt/2k3D4Op

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Glittery Winter Candles Now Available!

Hey all! For fans of my glittery candles, I thought I’d let you know that EIGHT new wintry candles are now available for pre-order. They will pre-order through November 19th and can be purchased at Sihaya and Company!

The scents are: EVERWINTER WOODS: The scent of the mountains, shrouded in ice. A forest of evergreen and spruce, chilling ozone top notes of whipping winds, and a hint of shivering eucalyptus.

GINGERBREAD STRUDEL: Crispy, flaky dough piped with spicy gingerbread filling, and then topped with a dusting of cinnamon sugar! Delicious.

PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE: A favorite of carolers, snugglers, and even Santa himself! Rich dark hot chocolate stirred with a candy cane!

SOLSTICE: Comfort and joy on the year's longest night-- you are safe and warm with a cozy blanket and your favorite book as the snow softly falls outside and the stars twinkle above. Honeyed figs, tart bayberry, and a steaming mug of Earl Grey tea.

THE CATHEDRAL OF WINTER: The rituals of the old and the new combine in the unparalleled sanctuary of nature. Rich amber swirled with frankincense and myrrh upon on a bed of soft balsam.

THE MEMORY OF SNOW: Upon waking, you find the world outside your window blanketed in a pillowy whiteness-- pristine, untouched, and evoking a timeless sense of wonder. Silky almond cream, delicate spun sugar, a dash of nutmeg, and the memory of snow.

WINTER CABIN: A cozy retreat far away from the hustle and bustle of town. A rustic log cabin encircled by fir and birch trees, polished woods, and a faint whiff of spiced cider simmering over the hearth.

YULETIDE: A classic home for the holidays scent. Pine boughs strung with orange clove pomanders and cranberries, and then merrily wound throughout the home! There are also, at the time of writing, only EIGHT full-sized winter boxes left.

The smaller gifting box is unlimited, and will continue to pre-order through November 19th. If you have previously purchased a box but would like to purchase candles, please email me (sihayaandcompany@gmail.com) for combined shipping!

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The Sihaya & Company Winter Box is live!

The 2016 Sihaya and Company winter box is live for pre-order!

The theme for Winter 2016 is Everwinter Woods: picture a vast, sprawling forest of pine, snow-capped and gently swaying in the breeze. A crystalline forest cathedral, full of frozen branches, stags and hares, and ancient magic. 

We are offering two separate ways to enjoy our box this Winter. The first is our full-sized box, which will feature 8 full and demi sized items from indie superstars. The second is a 4-item, bath and body-focused box for gifting.

Arcana Wildcraft and Villainess Soaps are collaborating on an exclusive full-size sugar scrub to help keep your skin smooth and lovely. This product will be vegan. Blooddrop will offer an exclusive 1 oz Glisten hair oil. Formulated with hair-friendly silicone, apricot kernel oil, castor oil, fractionated coconut oil, and vitamin E, it will keep your locks glossy and healthy all winter-long. This product will be vegan. Faerie Magazine will offer a copy of their winter issue. Described by the New York Times "as though Martha Stewart Living and Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene had a magazine baby," the magazine features gorgeous photo spreads, exclusive poetry and short stories, recipes, craft tutorials, and more! Firebird Bath and Body will offer a duo of moisturizing delights: a full size of lip balm and lotion to keep your lips and skin super soft! These products are not vegan, as the lip balm contains beeswax, and the lotion contains silk protein. Jenny Davies-Reazor is a nationally-recognized ceramics-based jewelry artist and teacher. She will be sculpting an exclusive pendant for us based on the winter woods theme. 

Sihaya and Company will offer one of our trademark glittery candles-- Everwinter Woods: The scent of the mountains, shrouded in ice. A forest of evergreen and spruce, chilling ozone top notes of whipping winds, and a hint of shivering eucalyptus. 

Whimsy and Spice will offer a full-sized tin of one of their delicious hot cocoa mixes! The full-sized Winter box is limited to 40 boxes! It will pre-order from October 19th until November 19th or the time when it sells out. Order yours today!

The gifting box features four of the selections from above. Quantities are unlimited, and they will pre-sale from Oct 19th to Nov 19th. The boxes will ship the second week of December so that they will be received in time for holiday gifting.  They can be shipped to the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. If you are not in one of these countries but would like to purchase, please email sihayaandcompany@gmail.com for a custom shipping quote.

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