Let It Burn Away
Seasonal Botanical Fire Starter ~ a little seasonal magic for the turning of the year.
Bring intention to your hearth with Let It Burn Away, a handmade botanical fire starter created to honor the changing seasons, the beauty of letting go, and the quiet transformation that comes with welcoming something new.
Each fire starter features goldenrod, butterfly bush, and frost aster, thoughtfully arranged in a wax-based design that celebrates the beauty of the garden as it transitions from autumn toward winter.
More than a practical addition to your fireside ritual, this botanical creation is an invitation to pause, reflect, and release what no longer serves you.
Goldenrod ~ Resilience & Abundance
Goldenrod carries the golden warmth of the fading growing season. It symbolizes resilience, abundance, and the light we carry with us as the days grow shorter.
Butterfly Bush ~ Transformation & Change
A reminder that change is a natural part of life, the butterfly bush represents transformation, movement, and the beauty of making room for what comes next.
Frost Aster ~ Endurance & Hope
Blooming as the season draws to a close, frost aster reminds us that beauty persists through change. It symbolizes endurance, hope, and the quiet strength found in life’s transitions.
As the seasons turn, we are reminded that not everything is meant to be carried forward.
Place your fire starter beneath an appropriate stack of firewood in a suitable fireplace, wood stove, or fire pit. As you light it, take a moment to reflect on something you are ready to release.
Let the flame represent a closing chapter, a lingering worry, or simply the passing of another season.
Release what has run its course.
Honor what has been.
Welcome what comes next.
Let it burn away.
Product Details
Product: Handmade seasonal botanical fire starter
Botanicals: Goldenrod, butterfly bush, and frost aster
Base: Wax-based fire starter
Intended use: Fire starting in suitable fireplaces, wood stoves, and fire pits
Each piece is handmade, so the placement, shape, and appearance of the natural botanicals will vary. Your fire starter will be uniquely its own.
Please note: This is a fire-starting product, not an incense or smudging product. Use only as directed, never leave a fire unattended, and keep away from children, pets, and flammable materials. Natural flowers may burn unpredictably; follow the product’s specific fire-safety instructions.
Refund Cancellation Policy on Apothecary Products
Made Within the Apothecary products are handcrafted in small batches using herbs and botanicals that I grow, forage, gather, or receive from friends. Because these products are handmade, each order is prepared with care and may not be eligible for return once it has been shipped.
Cancellations within 24 hours:
Orders canceled within 24 hours of being placed are eligible for a full refund, including shipping charges.
Orders that have already shipped:
Once an order has shipped, it cannot be canceled. If you receive a damaged, defective, or incorrect item, please contact me as soon as possible so I can work with you to make it right.
For approved returns, the product must be returned before a refund can be issued. Original shipping and handling charges are non-refundable, and return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer, unless the item arrived damaged or the wrong product was sent.
Because Made Within the Apothecary products are handcrafted and may contain natural botanical ingredients, certain products may be final sale and not eligible for return.
If you have any questions about a product or whether it is eligible for return, please reach out before placing your order.
Candle & Fire Starter Warning
Never leave a burning candle unattended. Always extinguish the candle before leaving the room or going to sleep.
Please be aware that if the candle is left burning for more than 30 minutes, the tin or glass may become warm. Use caution when handling or picking it up.
Always check the temperature of the container to make sure that it is not too hot before handling.
Safe Storage: Keep candles sealed and stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and open flames. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not store near food or other flammable materials.
When kept sealed and stored properly, these candles have a shelf life of up to two years.
Made Within the Apothecary Shipping Policy
Each Made Within the Apothecary creation is handcrafted in small batches with care, using herbs and botanicals that I grow, forage, gather, or receive from friends.
Shipping Days
Apothecary orders are shipped twice each week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Because these products are handcrafted, your order may be held until the next scheduled shipping day. Please keep this schedule in mind when placing your order.
Once your order has shipped, you will receive tracking information when available.
Processing Time
Processing time may vary depending on the product and whether it is made to order. Some creations may require additional time to prepare.
Shipping Times
Shipping times are estimates and begin once your order has been shipped. Delivery times may vary depending on the carrier, destination, weather, holidays, and other circumstances beyond our control.
Please make sure your shipping address is correct and complete when placing your order.
Damaged or Incorrect Orders
If your order arrives damaged or you receive an incorrect item, please contact us as soon as possible. Include your order number and photographs of the product and packaging so we can help make it right.
Because our apothecary products are handcrafted in small batches, certain products may be final sale and not eligible for return. Please review the Refund & Cancellation Policy for additional information.