How It Started
A kitchen table in
Scranton, South Carolina.
Hi, I'm Stephanie — and I'm so glad you're here.
After a long career, I finally had time to slow down and figure out what made me happy. Turns out, it was candles. What started as something to do with my hands — a little peace and quiet after a busy life — turned into something I couldn't stop thinking about. I got obsessed with waxes, fragrances, burn times. My family will tell you, I was a little much about it.
But then one night I lit a candle — something I'd done a hundred times before — and ended up opening every window in the house. Standing there in the cold thinking, this is supposed to make my home feel good?If I'm going to do this, I'm going to do it right.
Two years of late nights, test pours, and more wax blends than I can count later, we found olive oil wax. Honey, everything changed. It burns clean. It fills the room the way a candle should. And you don't have to worry about what it's doing to your kids or your animals.
I've always believed that a single scent can spark a memory, shift your whole mood, or make a house finally feel like home. So that became the standard — candles that are luxurious and clean, hand-poured in small batches with only the best ingredients. Phthalate-free fragrance oils. Cruelty-free. Skin-safe. California Prop 65 compliant. Every candle tested thoroughly, from wax to wick, with your family and your home in mind.
We're still right here in Scranton. Still pouring every batch by hand. Still obsessing over every scent. That part's not changing — not ever.
From the first spark to the final flicker, every flame tells a story. I just want yours to be a good one!
Stephanie McKellar Smith, Founder
