In 1995, John & Ann Copeland began handcrafting scented candles and metal accessories out of there home in Oklahoma. After a couple of years of part time efforts, the business out grew their garage. And in 1998 the Copeland's purchased an old school house in rural Prairie View, Arkansas (Ann's hometown). The kitchen area was quickly converted into a candle making shop, and one of the bigger class rooms became a metal shop. After a little planning and remodeling a couple more class rooms were converted into a loft style apartment, and the front class room is no a small gift shop that is always open (when we are there).

Ann is the chief candle maker, while John is the creator and designer of all the metal stands. Although they are very proud of the current product line, John & Ann are constantly looking out for ways at enhancing their products. For example, Ann now is using a "self trimming" wick in many of the candles and hope to have it in all of the candles very soon. Also, John has recently began painting some of his stands with a powder coating that is very durable and very attractive as well.

Some bee's wax is incorporated into the Copeland formula to enhance the burning characteristics. The metal stands are made from mild steel that is cut, formed, welded, and painted in the metal shop. The cracked glass, that is one of the Copeland trademarks, is manufactured by a large glass company using molds designed and owned by Copeland Company.

Ann & John work very hard throughout the summer months to build inventory for the fall and winter arts and craft selling season. Besides here on-line you can purchase the Copeland products at a few select shops around the country, at the school house gift shop, and at the arts and crafts show that John & Ann participate in around the country.