The Patrician brand of candles is made by Candle Artisans Inc. of Washington, N.J. They specialize in plain, white candles, and all manner of candles for the floral trade. Candle Artisans, founded in 1962, has been the leading manufacturer of quality candles serving the floral industry for over 60 years.MORE HERE

Artifacts found at the Marco Island Museum in Old Marco, Florida. A cosmetic bottle, perhaps perfume, from Helene Curtis. Right, a trademark blue Noxzema jar, from the old Noxell company in Baltimore. Visit our main site www.brandlandusa.com/ for wacky advice on keeping your brand alive, outside of a museum.MORE HERE

Yes, they are talking about it. Read about the implosion at GM on our main blog. Meanwhile, a stunning Pontiac. Thank goodness for the car collectors. Visit our main site www.brandlandusa.com/ for in depth stories, including a discussion of the Tiger Woods/Buick divorce.MORE HERE

A cool car. A great brand that returned from the dead. The Austin Mini. Here, an Austin Mini Countryman. Visit our main site www.brandlandusa.com for more about dead brands that have come back to life.MORE HERE

What happened to our old friends Merita Sweet Sixteen doughnuts? They are now Hostess Sweet Sixteen. Not good. Visit our main site BrandlandUSA.com for an in depth report on the issue entitled We’re Mad About our Sweet Sixteen Doughnuts.MORE HERE

I’d like some Jiffy mix pumpkin pie please for Thanksgiving! Visit our main site www.brandlandUSA.com for in depth stories. Ideas? Leave a comment or email editor Garland PollardMORE HERE