Stories

Candles of Old Town Alexandria

Every candle we pour starts with a question: what did this place smell like? A walk through the Old Town streets behind three of our scents.

Wheatley, the Poet Behind Our Bestseller

Our bestselling candle is named for the first African American to publish a book of poetry. Her story, and the bright, precise scent it inspired.

The Blue and White Bowl

Why every Heirloom candle comes in a vessel designed to outlive it. The porcelain tradition behind the bowl, and how to give yours a second life.

The First Voice - The Story of Phillis Wheatley

In the winter of 1776, a young Black woman walked into the Cambridge headquarters of General George Washington and handed him a poem. She was twenty-two years old. She had been enslaved. She had al...

The Ultimate Guide to Our Two Winter Forest Scents

"Can't decide between Winter Woods and Evergreen candles? Discover the key differences between these two winter forest scents and learn which one matches your mood, routine, and space."