instant illumination

bath plantation, the online apothecary of big island girl chere deshayes (now based in texas), recently launched a service that lets you play candlemaker for a day. simple choose the appropriate vessel for your custom soy candle, select your favorite island inspired scent, and top it off with a personalized label.

a few clicks and voilà, a tailor made gift without all the fuss.

{update | jan 2010: please note bath plantation changed ownership after this was posted}