Candles That Bring the Holidays Home

Wooly Beast’s candles are made in a little studio that sits in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range between Douglas fir trees. Its Lumberjack candle smells like the whiff of fresh pine that comes from cutting down your own Christmas tree. The list of unique scents goes on and on, but we can’t stop laughing at Dirty Hipster, which has an earthy, woodsy, smoky, musky, bold scent.

For the wine lover in your life, Scented Designs offers a variety of hand-sanded and poured soy candles that come in repurposed wine bottles. Choose from a number of scents like almond rum cake or citrus agave.

Wildwood Candle Co. was founded by Portland trail runner and candle connoisseur, Kylie Antolini. Each candle is dedicated to the Wildwood Trail and surrounding trails in the Portland area. Each candle is hand-poured, contains soy wax, has a wooden wick, and is created in Portland. These candles represent everything that symbolizes the vastness of the Pacific Northwest.

The Noble Brand is a Black woman-owned company founded on a journey to discover self-love. “Not only did I understand that I am royal, but also all of those around me are royal too,” says founder and CEO Sydney Noble. “I created the brand so all can flaunt their crown and own their truth shamelessly through the practice of self-care without feeling threatened by the next person doing the same.” Indulge your senses in a candle that embodies a pumpkin spice latte. The Ruby Orchards candle contains notes of citrus, chili pepper, plum, rhubarb, cedar, and peppercorn.

With notes of lodgepole pine, granite, meadow dew, and freshly chopped wood, this candle is a sweet reminder of mornings spent discovering California’s gems. The Parks Project’s candle collection is inspired by some of our favorite retreats. Gift one to a friend as a reminder of a wonderful time spent exploring nature together.

Located in Seattle and inspired by travels to Brazil, Tanzania, and Europe, Sukie’s Candle Co. products contain unique scents and tropical aromas. The Grapefruit Mint’s sweet smell reminds us of fluffy marshmallows in a cup of hot chocolate.

Tucked in downtown Palm Springs, you’ll discover brick-and-mortar boutique Thick As Thieves. Come for the cute home goods but stay for the distinct scent of the Garden of Evil Candle. With notes of damask rose and oakmoss, the candles are made in-house and one of the shop’s best-selling products.

Besides this trio, Good & Well Supply Co. has a variety of candles to represent the beauty of the great outdoors. Its Great American Landmarks collection highlights different ways to explore the West and brings the distinct smell of your favorite nature spots to the comfort of your home.

Mister Ok’s “Kiss Me Birch” is currently burning on my coffee table. The smell of eucalyptus, cypress, and patchouli has engulfed my home, and everyone who steps inside comments on the delicious smell of pine. The wood stem gives this candle a longer burn time and reminds me of running through rows of Christmas trees as a child, spending minute upon minute trying to pick out the best one.

Inspired by the sights and sounds of Havana, our Archipelago Havana Candle energizes, uplifts, and brightens any room when lit. It reminds us of Christmas lights hanging outside our homes.