Treat your favorite bookish friends with this dark academia gift box! It contains everything they need to set the mood as they get lost in a good book. With a scented candle in a literary theme, a decorative glass bottle of white-tipped matches, and a custom-designed card with a variety of messages that doubles as a bookmark, this is the perfect way to make them feel extra special!
Your choice of message will be printed on a card beneath beautiful, vintage style botanical artwork created by our resident artist, Sierra. If you would like for your bookmark/card to say something different, just choose the "custom" option and leave us a note in the personalization box.
The gift boxes can be wrapped in simple black twine at no charge, or add a gift tag with their name written by hand on it for just a little more. If you choose to add a hand-lettered name tag, leave the names you need in the personalization box.
• rainy day reading - toasted marshmallow and soft woodsmoke of charred oak (sweet + smoky)
• library - old book pages in a worn leather armchair, a wood-burning fireplace, and a cup of coffee (musky + sophisticated)
• fireplace - woodsmoke of burning cedar and sandalwood, warm clove and amber (warm + smoky)
• oatmilk latte - strong coffee with creamy oatmilk, vanilla and caramel (sweet + rich)
• forest fog - just-rained scents of ozone, lavender and mint over soft green moss, mineral-rich earth, and a touch of juniper. (fresh, masculine)
Candle burn time and dimensions: 4 oz. candle, approximately 20-hour burn/2.5"W, 2.5"H. The gift boxes measure 4"x4"x3". Each bottle of matches contains 20 matches.
- The first time you burn your new candle, let it burn until the wax melts all the way across the candle, around 2-3 hours. This will prevent tunneling (melting only down the center of the candle).
- Trim the wick to 1/4 inch (break off the burned part) each time the candle is lit. This helps prevent the flame from getting too large and helps your candle to last longer.
- Keep lit candles away from drafts, ceiling fans, and any air currents. This will help your candle to last longer.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish all candles when you leave a room or before going to sleep.
- Follow the 2-foot rule: don't place a burning candle near clothing, books, curtains or anything flammable.
- Place candles on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
- A candle should not be burned for more than four hours at a time.
- Don’t burn a candle all the way down. For a margin of safety, discontinue burning a candle when 1/2 inch of wax remains in the container.
S H I P P I N G
At this time we only do business in the United States, its territories, and Canada. Domestic orders placed within the US are shipped via USPS First Class or Priority Mail. On special occasions or per customer request, we may ship via UPS.
Orders typically ship within 3-5 days once the order is placed + paid. The current processing time is located in the header bar at the top of each page and is updated regularly. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an e-mail notification with all tracking information. Please be aware that Corduroy Lane is not responsible for delayed transit times once your order leaves the studio. We have no control over transit times once packages are given to the mail carrier. Should your package become delayed or lost, a claim will need to be filed with the shipping carrier. I am happy to help with this - just ask!
P A Y M E N T
Currently, we accept all major credit cards + PayPal. We do not accept payment after shipment, mailed checks or cash.
S T O R E C R E D I T // E X C H A N G E S
I want you to love your purchase! I do accept returns and exchanges on candles, but all other products are excluded. Those are final sale due to sanitary + hygienic safety reasons. If you are unhappy with the scent you received and would like to make an exchange or return, please contact me at hello@corduroylane.com within 72 hours of receiving your order and I am happy to work with you to reach a solution. Your initial shipping charges will not be refunded.
Shipping and handling charges on all returns are the responsibility of the customer. Please keep the tracking information until your return has been processed. Any packages sent back to Corduroy Lane (without direct instructions specifically stating to return the item(s)) will not be accepted and the package will be returned to sender.
We do not assume responsibility for packages containing returns that are lost in transit or packaged poorly. We do not reimburse return shipping costs. We do not replace orders that are shipped with no tracking information. If your return is received in a condition that is unable to be resold, you will not be refunded or will be charged a restocking fee.
D A M A G E S
Your order is adequately packaged with handling + transit in mind! While we do take care when packaging your order, damages can happen. If your order arrives in an unusable state, please contact me at hello@corduroylane.com with a photo of the damaged product + shipping box (if applicable) within 48 hours of receiving. A damage claim will be filed with the shipping carrier and we will work together to find a solution to your damaged product (typically a replacement is sent to you once the damage claim has been filed with the shipping carrier).
V A R I A T I O N S
All of our products are made by hand out of natural ingredients so variations are to be expected. Each and every product we make is carefully inspected before it leaves our shop. These variations do not affect the integrity of our goods and will not be considered defects or damages:
A note about the candles: changes in temperature may cause "wet spots" on candles. This is a term used to describe a spot on a candle jar that looks as if water has seeped in between the wax and the jar. This is a natural occurrence that can happen when candles go through changes in temperature (going from an air-conditioned home/car to a hot, humid mailbox or vice versa). These "wet spots" do not affect the way your candles burn or smell in any way. Soy candles may discolor to a yellow or orange color when exposed to light. This does not affect the scent or use of your candle and is not considered a defect.
Sending a gift? Make it personal by including a gift message with your gift, no charge. Just let me know what you'd like to say in the order notes box in your cart or in the personalization box in the listing. I'll print it out onto cardstock paper and include it with your gift.
If you'd like for me to ship your gifts directly to the recipient, just change the shipping address to theirs instead of yours. You'll need to place one separate order for each different address.
Customer Reviews
Came just in time! Perfect gift! Thank you~
5 stars review from DF
This is a wonderful gift for book club members...gives a warm and cozy feel. Will order more in the future. The packaging is simple, which I happen to LOVE. Just opening them felt like a book hug. I couldn't be happier with them. Maker was helpful and easy to work with.
I bought 20 of the dark academia gift boxes for bridal shower favors and they are so cute! I'm so excited to gift them to my family and friends. All 20 arrived in perfect condition and everything was packed really securely.
Excellent customer service and lovely packaging.