The Lilley Pad Candles and Soaps

04/01/2026

Well it is past noon so we should come clean, April Fools!
Thanks to everyone who commented.

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Big changes coming soon!
We anticipate construction will start early May 2026. We will remain open throughout the renovation.
Bigger and better in 2026!

03/20/2026

It's the little things that count...hundreds of them! Quite literally.
The little things that make great souvenirs are something that we make by the hundreds for our stores.
Years ago I had a cruise ship tourist looking for something cheap to get for her neighbour back home. I showed her a few things, working down the price list, until we got to a bookmark. I was beginning to think that she didn't actually want to buy anything for her neighbour. Her husband was telling her to "Just buy something.". She wanted a "better" (better for her) price. I picked up a pair of scissors and asked her to hand me the bookmark. "I'll give you a 50% discount but I am going to have to cut it in half", says I.
Her husband grabs the bookmark back from me. "For Christ's sake, Martha! Just buy the bookmark!"

03/07/2026

Painted my very first 7th oil painting of one of my photos i took years ago in Joggins Nova Scotia which is why i call this painting "Daves very first 7th oil painting of a photo he took years ago in Joggins Nova Scotia".

11x14 oil on canvas.

03/03/2026

I'm bored and getting antsy. I have to do something so am going to make SOAP. First on the list is some Bay Rum soaps for a friend. Anyone else want some. Let me know ASAP.
Actually I'm up to making any soap for my Lilleypadders and others. Do you have a favourite scent or even unscented ones. Let me know and I'll get right on it. As I mentioned - I'M BORED. lol.

02/25/2026

Helloooooo my fellow Lilley Padders.
I apologize for not being around or posting the past several months. I am dealing with a couple of health issues and I'm tired of letting them 'rule' my world.
So here goes. I haven't made anything for a while but I do have an extensive supply of melts/bars made up.
Let's get this going again with a sale. The list is pretty much up to date.
Let's keep this old candle maker working hard and enjoying talking to my customers. I miss you all. Even a Hi would be nice.
Catch you later and hope you see some scents you would like to buy.

Melt bars - $3.00

Berry Burst – 1 *
Black Chamomile – 2 *
Blackberry - 2 *
Butter tarts – 2 *
Canadian bacon – 4 *
Chocolate Bars – 11 *
French Vanilla – 2 *
Key Lime Pie – 9 *
Lavender – 1 *
Lemon Peel – 2 *
Nova Scotia Blueberries – 4 *
Peachy Peach – 3 *
Vanilla Spice – 2 *
Tahitian Vanilla – 2 *
Vanilla Oak -1 *
Warm Vanilla Sugar – 2 *

Snaps - $3.00
Amber and Oak Moss – 2 *
Beach Bliss – 1 *
Blackberry – 1 *
Blueberry Vanilla – 2 *
Bobbin’ for Apple – 2 *
Butter Tarts – 3 *
French Vanilla & Amber – 1 *
Frosted Juniper Moss – 1 *
Hot Buttered Vanilla – 1 *
Lemon Peel – 2 *
Vanilla Cream – 2 *

Assorted shaped melts

Amber and Oakmoss – 1 at 3.00 *
Black Chamomile – 3 at $3; 3 at $2.50 *
Bobbin’ for Apples – 3 at 3.00 *
Bourbon Pumpkin – 1 at 2.00 *
Butter Tarts – 3 at 2.00 *
Chocolate Bar – 3 at 3.00 *
Cinnamon – 2 at 3.00 *
Cinnamon and Spice – 3 at 3.00 *
French Vanilla and Amber – 3 at 3.00 *
Frosted Juniper and Moss – 3 at 3.00 *
Gardenia – 3 at 3.00 *
Ginger – 9 at $2.00 *
Lavender Fields – 4 at 4.00 *
Lavender Vanilla – 1 at 2.00; 1 at 3.00 *
Peppermint – 6 at 2.00; 7 at 5.00 *
Pumpkin Crumble – 6 at 3.50 *
Pumpkin Oatmeal Chai – 4 at 3.50 *
Spice it up – 3 at 2.00; 2 at 4.00 *
Tahitian Vanilla Spice – 1 at 3.00 *
Vanilla – 2 at $2.00 *
Vanilla Pumpkin Marshmallows – 1 at 3.00 *
Vanilla Spice -2 at 2.00 *
Warm Vanilla Sugar – 4 at 2.00 *
White Chocolate Karubu – 5 at $2.00

01/20/2026

TFW you just want a little treat 🍬

12/18/2025

Reminder of Holiday Season Hours:

Town Hall and Town of Bridgewater public offices will be closed for the holidays beginning at noon on Wednesday, December 24th. We will re-open to the public at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 2nd, 2026.

To report a public works-related emergency, such as a watermain break during this time, please contact the Town of Bridgewater after-hours Public Works emergency line at 902-543-5142.

12/09/2025

12/09/2025

HALF HAPPY ENDING: Jersey made her way home. Please SHARE to help bring Kobe home! (12.7.25 - 12.21.25)

LOST DOGS: Bear River/ 148 Oak Ridge Rd./ Digby County (actually on the line between Digby and Annapolis Counties) FEMALE: Lab/ AmStaff mix, 3 years old, light tan coat, taupe shading around muzzle, on ears, white blaze on chest with white tips on toes, wearing a black collar. NAME: Jersey MALE: Rottweiler, 2 years old, black and tan coat, not wearing a collar. NAME: Kobe Both dogs went missing on Dec. 7/25. If you have any information contact Amber at 902-249-0037. Please do not yell or chase. Report sightings only.

12/09/2025

Looking for a few last minute Christmas gifts or just starting to work on your list. I have an excellent variety of all natural wax melts in different sizes and shapes that would love to be under your tree and then sharing their wonderful scents after the big day.
25% off. You can't beat that, can you? I will send you the list if you are interested. Message me here or at Joan Lilley and/or call me 902 543-2909 and we'll talk Christmas lists. :-)
PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS.

11/18/2025

Here's a list of my Christmas scents available. If you are interested in ordering some rather than wait for me to make up the scent, let me know and I'll get started. Probably mostly soaps and the melts/clam shell. I have a couple of Christmas themed molds for soaps and melts if interested.
2025 Christmas Scents
• Balsam and Berries
• Balsam and Berries
• Candy Cane
• Christmas Wishes
• Cranberry Fir
• Elf Cookies
• Fig Pudding
• Fresh Snow
• Frost and Mittens
• Frosty Windowpane (2)
• Gingerbread
• Nutty Nog
• Pine
• Santa’s Workshop
• Sugar Cookie
• Winter is Coming

11/14/2025

YAY! I made some Holiday Cookie melts and a few of the fancy Christmas molds. Smells awesome. I poured them at the table and I think that will work as I'm not standing which is not fun. I am stubborn and this hip and other problems will not stop me.
Any takers. 13 melt bars and four fancy Christmas ones.