What started as my search to attempt to recreate my favorite seasonal fragrance that I wanted year-round, led to something bigger. It led to the knowledge that changed my perspective on candles, what I was burning in my home, and what I really wanted from a candle, and what I didnt.

I have always loved candles and the mood they can place in your home. It started with this one particular candle I always loved but it was only seasonal, and when it was in season, it was regularly sold out. So, I decided I wanted to try and recreate that fragrance in my home year-round for myself!

As I began my journey to recreate this scent, I fell in love with crafting scents with new oils and creating with my own hands. As I began to study and learn more about the art of candle making, I also found myself finding learning from more research than I honestly thought I would be starting out. This also changed my direction completely in what I was using to make my candles at home.

As someone who is sensitive to smells, allergens, and quality of air in general, I started to notice as I got older, when I would light my favorite candles from my department stores at home, I started to feel ill. Whether it was my allergies, throbbing headaches, sinus pressure, or my lungs began to feel irritated, I started to realize there must be a connection. I quickly began to realize through my research just how toxic these store-bought candles actually were!

Most large candle companies use paraffin wax or paraffin wax blends in their candles. Melting these products, even in refined form, emit known carcinogens, like toluene and benzene! I realized these toxins were also contributors to the reactions I had been having to my candles at home. Headaches, allergies, and lung irritation.

All I knew from that point forward was that I would not be buying from those stores anymore, but I didn’t want to give up my enjoyment of candles. I thought If I made my own candles, maybe that would help my symptoms and allow me to still enjoy the scents I loved. This was what led me to using Organic Soy wax and high-quality oils. When the first candle was lit, there was a significant difference for me, and I thought, “I know a lot of other candle lovers too, and I don’t think they know just how toxic these candles can be! Maybe I can make something healthier for them too!” Thus, the dream was born!

What started as a hobby turned into a business not only to provide healthier, cleaner, more fragrant candles to others, but to educate people on what they are being exposed to by buying store-bought candles from big name retailers, and most importantly, maybe help others who love candles and had the same side effects I did, be able to enjoy candles again!