In 2013, I was traveling through Paris—wandering slowly, soaking in the city the way you only can when you have nowhere to be. The streets were alive with movement, conversation, and color when suddenly the sky opened up and rain began pouring down. I didn’t have an umbrella. So I ran into the nearest open door. It turned out to be a tiny, old used bookstore—dark, quiet, and overflowing with leather-bound books and worn, yellowed pages. The kind of place where time seems to s

A warm, masculine blend of amber, cedarwood, and sea salt—strong, grounded, and quietly comforting.

The inspiration behind the candle Pura Vida

Some candles are inspired by places, moments, or seasons of life. Cashmere Rose was inspired by a woman—my grandmother, Rose—whose strength, elegance, and resilience shaped generations. Born in Italy in the very early 1900s Rose lived through some of history’s most transformative and difficult decades. She experienced heartbreak, loss, and the courage it took to immigrate to America at a time when Italians were often judged and underestimated. She witnessed the Roaring Twenti

Some scents take you places. This one takes me home. Southern Girl was created in honor of my Georgia roots and the childhood summers that shaped who I am today. It’s inspired by a slower time—warm afternoons with a cold glass of iced tea in a mason jar, honeysuckles growing wild along the fence line, and bare feet splashing through forest streams that wrapped around my North Georgia home. Me at my Brothers favorite spot "The Waterfall" Mine too :) Black tea brings warmth an

Some places stay with you long after you leave them. Years ago, during the height of summer, I flew into Rome, rented a car, and spent weeks wandering through Tuscany and Umbria. I stayed on a mountainside property owned by a woman who welcomed us like family and taught us how Italians truly cook—simple meals, fresh ingredients, nothing rushed. Each day I drove to a new town to explore and get to see how the Italians live. Pienza, Siena, Montepulciano, Perugia—each one comple

There’s a certain magic to Tuscany—golden afternoons, the hum of cicadas, vineyard-covered hills, and tables overflowing with simple, delicious food. I was lucky enough to experience it all in my late twenties while traveling through Italy, and those memories have stayed with me like a favorite song. The scent of fresh figs—sweet, green, and slightly woody—takes me right back to those warm, leisurely days. One of my favorite dishes was figs wrapped in prosciutto, enjoyed with

Inspired by nature. Hand-poured with love. There are certain scents that seem to pull us right back into a memory — barefoot in the dirt, sun on your shoulders, hands brushing through thick green leaves in the garden. For me, that scent is tomato leaf . A limited edition tomato leaf candle held in front of a flourishing tomato plant, highlighting the natural and garden-inspired scent. It’s green, earthy, and unmistakably alive — like the moment you reach down to pick a ripe t

Inspired by our new summer scent, Golden Pineapple There’s just something about the sweet, sunny scent of pineapple that instantly puts us in a good mood. As the temps climb and we shift into a slower summer rhythm, we’re celebrating all things pineapple — in the kitchen, around the home, and in fun memories with our little ones. 🍹 Fresh & Easy Pineapple Recipes Add a burst of tropical flavor to your summer menu with these delicious ideas: 1. Pineapple Mint Agua Fresca 2 cup

A Candle Made to Celebrate Her There’s something so special about a scent that tells a story. And Birthday Girl  tells mine. A few years ago, as I was celebrating ten years of Hippie’s Homemade Candles , I wanted to create something just for that milestone—something light, joyful, and feminine. A candle that captured the feeling of starting anew, of celebrating yourself, and of embracing all the beauty that comes with growing older and wiser. That’s how Birthday Girl  was bor

There are certain moments in life when you feel deeply rooted yet fully open—connected to yourself, your breath, and something greater. That’s how I’ve always felt during my yoga practice. Over the years, yoga has been a returning sanctuary in my life. A space to breathe, to move, to be. And last year, I finally took a leap I’d dreamed about for a long time: I completed yoga teacher training (YTT). That season of learning and transformation inspired me to create a candle that

Sometimes, the right trip comes at the exact right moment — even if you don’t realize it until you’re on the plane. At the end of 2019, I found myself burnt out, exhausted, and questioning everything. I was navigating life as a single mother, running a business, working multiple jobs, and still picking up the pieces of my heart after a difficult divorce. I was stretched thin and trying to hold it all together. One night over dinner, one of my best friends gave me the nudge (w