The Host Studio

18/07/2026

Every candle kit we release is thoroughly tested by us before it reaches your door—because we believe creating should be simple, enjoyable, and beautiful.

Our Single Flower Candle Kit is perfect for beginners, those wanting to try candle making for the first time, or anyone who insists they're "not creative" but would love an easy, elegant and rewarding craft project.

Choose the colour of your handcrafted flower wax melt and fragrance to make your candle uniquely yours.

Planning a girls' night, birthday, or special event? Order 4 or more kits and receive 10% off your order!

Everything you need is included to create your own elegant candle at home for just $35.

DM us to order yours today! ✨

28/06/2026

Bring the charm of vintage glassware into your home with our Vintage Dual Punch Cup Candle Kit.

Carefully curated with premium-quality materials, this kit contains everything required to create two beautiful candles exactly as pictured.

No experience needed—just pour, decorate, and enjoy.

Limited stock available, so send us a DM to secure yours.

07/06/2026

✨ GIVEAWAY WINNER UNBOXING ✨

Zoe, our lucky giveaway winner, has received her Candle Making Kit and given us a sneak peek inside! 🕯️💛

Seeing the excitement as everything is unpacked reminds us why we love creating experiences that bring people together, spark creativity, and leave you with something beautiful to take home.

A huge thank you to everyone who entered, shared, tagged friends, and supported our giveaway. The response was incredible, and we're so grateful for this amazing community.

If watching this makes you wish you were creating your own candle, you're in luck... 👀

Our upcoming Candle Making Event at Churchills Café is filling up, and guests will get to enjoy the same hands-on experience of creating their own custom candle while enjoying a fun and relaxed evening out.

✨ Looking for a unique team-building activity, private event, birthday celebration, or girls' night out? Our candle-making kits and hosted experiences are also available for private bookings.

📩 Send The Host Studio a private message to find out more about our event kits and custom experiences.

Don't leave it too long to secure your spot at our upcoming event – we'd love to see you there! ✨

31/05/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who entered our Candle Making Kit Giveaway! ✨

We have been absolutely blown away by the support, shares, follows, comments, and tags. It means so much to both The Host Studio and Churchills Café to see our community getting behind this collaboration.

After collecting and verifying all eligible entries, we're excited to announce that our winner is...

🥳 Zoe Elizabeth 🥳

Congratulations! 🎉

To everyone who entered, thank you again for your support. While there can only be one winner, we have some exciting things planned for the future, so make sure you're following our page to stay up to date with upcoming events, workshops, giveaways, and collaborations.

💕 Thank you for being part of our growing community.

Send a message to learn more

29/05/2026

✨ GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED ✨

Wow… we are honestly blown away by the support for our collaboration giveaway 🤍
Thank you so much to everyone who entered, shared, tagged friends, followed along and showed love to The Host Studio.

We’ve loved seeing all your comments and support — it truly means so much to us.

The giveaway is now officially CLOSED and we’re currently collating all entries and data behind the scenes.

Our winner will be announced here shortly and contacted directly 🎉

Good luck everyone 🤍✨

Send a message to learn more

21/05/2026

✨ Something SUPER EXCITING is coming to Churchills Cafe!!! ✨

Gather your favourite people for an evening of creativity, connection, wine, laughter, and candle-making in one of Te Awamutu’s most beautiful spaces. 🕯️🥂

Join us for a luxury candle-making experience hosted by The Host Studio x Churchills Café — where you’ll sip, pour, create, and leave with your own handcrafted candle to take home.

Your ticket includes:
🍷 A glass of wine
🧀 Delicious grazing-style finger food
🕯️ Guided candle-making experience
✨ Your own luxury candle to take home

📅 20th June from 6pm
📍 Limited seats available
🎟️ $120 per person
✒️PM to book.

Good company. Great vibes. A night to remember. 🤍

17/05/2026

Something beautiful is brewing… ✨🕯️🥂

An experience designed for those who love slow moments, beautiful spaces, candlelight, cocktails, and creating memories together.

Think:
✨ luxury vibes
✨ pouring your own candle
✨ grazing boards & bubbles
✨ an unforgettable night with your favourite people

A very special event is coming soon…
Limited seats. Exclusive atmosphere.

Keep your eyes on this space — because you won’t want to miss this one. 🤍

14/05/2026

✨ GIVEAWAY TIME ✨
Win the ultimate girls’ night in with our luxury Candle-Making Experience Kit 🕯️🥂

Imagine this…
Silk pajamas.
Cocktails poured.
Music playing.
Laughing with your favourite people while creating your own beautiful custom candles from home. ✨

We’re giving ONE lucky winner our exclusive Candle-Making Experience Kit — designed for the perfect night in with the girls.

💫 WHAT YOU’LL WIN:
• A luxury candle-making kit
• Beautiful vessels
• Premium soy wax & fragrance
• Everything needed to create your own candles at home
• A full experience, not just a product ✨

TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Like this post ❤️
3️⃣ Tag your girls — 1 tag = 1 entry (the more tags, the more chances 👯‍♀️)
4️⃣ Share this post to your story for a bonus entry ✨

✨ BONUS POINTS:
Comment your dream girls’ night vibe:
Cocktails 🍸, wine 🍷, pajamas 🛋️, or full luxury glam ✨

Winner announced: 28 May 2026 @ 7pm

Because the best memories aren’t bought… they’re created together. ✨

13/05/2026

The Glow & Pour Experience Kit

A host your own candle-making experience kit.

Looking for the perfect girls’ night in for you and 3 of your favourite people? ✨

Why go out when you can stay in, get comfortable in your pajamas, sip cocktails, laugh together, and create something beautiful from home? 🥂🕯️

Introducing our exclusive Candle-Making Experience Kit for 4 — designed to turn your night into something truly special.

Each kit includes:
• 4 stunning crystal bowls to create your candles in
• Premium soy wax
• Luxury wooden wicks for that soft crackling ambience
• Dried florals & quartz crystals to decorate and personalise your candles
• A selection of 4 beautiful fragrances to choose from

Every piece feels elegant, cosy, and thoughtfully curated — and the best part? You each take home a beautiful candle and the memories made creating them together.

Perfect for girls’ nights, birthdays, bridal parties, or simply an excuse to slow down and enjoy quality time together. ✨

12/05/2026