Crafting Aromatic Magic with Humor, Passion, and a Military Twist
Meet the Candle Enthusiast Extraordinaires
Greetings, I'm Esparanza – the candle enthusiast extraordinaire and proud mastermind behind Blame The Flame. From an age when I thought candles were just for birthday cakes, I discovered their enchanting prowess to conjure cozy realms and whisk us away with their heavenly scents. As I dived deeper into the waxy wonders, it dawned on me: candle making was my destiny... or maybe just a delightful detour from karaoke stardom.
My journey's been a wild ride of scent experiments, wax wizardry, and the occasional dance battle with rogue wicks. I've transformed my passion into a pursuit of crafting not just candles, but aromatic art pieces. The ingredients? Nothing but the crème de la crème – premium waxes and scents so natural that even Mother Nature would raise an eyebrow.
Being an Army veteran, I've learned to tackle life with the precision of a drill sergeant and the creativity of a seasoned artist. When I'm not busy curating your olfactory adventures, you might catch me horseback riding (an unspoken rivalry with my four-legged friend), serenading startled squirrels with karaoke, or trying to convince my dog that candle-making is a top-notch bonding activity.
Blame The Flame isn't just a name; it's a proclamation that every space deserves to be ignited with warmth, humor, and a touch of military precision. Join me in this fragrant journey, where I'm not just the candle whisperer, but also your co-conspirator in making life a tad more illuminated – one laugh, scent, and Army salute at a time.
Greetings, I’m Ouronia — a detail-oriented organizer, process enthusiast, and one half of the creative partnership behind Blame The Flame.
My path into candle making didn’t begin with wax or wicks, but in the world of dialysis machines, technical problem-solving, and learning firsthand how much care it takes to do things thoughtfully. I spent years working in dialysis as both a technician and a biomedical machine tech, where I developed a deep respect for systems, consistency, and taking the time to get things right.
I met Esparanza through my work in dialysis, and over time began helping her with her growing candle business. What started as casual support quickly evolved into a year of building, refining, and quietly falling in love with the process itself. Eventually, becoming a business partner at Blame The Flame felt like a natural next step.
I’m deeply passionate about our products and genuinely enjoy every stage of their creation — from behind-the-scenes planning to the final polished result. There’s something incredibly satisfying about transforming quality ingredients and careful craftsmanship into candles that bring warmth, comfort, and a little joy into someone’s space.
Outside the workshop, you’ll usually find me unwinding with a good book for my book club or spending time with my beloved chihuahua, Westley — named after a certain dashing rogue.
At Blame The Flame, I bring structure, heart, and a commitment to working with intention. Together, we’re creating more than candles — we’re building an experience that’s thoughtful, inviting, and made with care from start to finish.