Stories

The Hearth Candles: Three Wicks, One Dough Bowl

Three wicks in a hand-carved wood dough bowl. Our Heirlooms are three-wick too, so the real difference is the shape, the wood, and the footprint.

James Fayette, the Spy Both Sides Trusted

He spied on the British from inside their own camp, then had to petition the Virginia legislature for his own freedom because the law only covered soldiers.

Apothecary No. 1: The Shop That Stayed Open for a Century

A botanical shop opened on Fairfax Street in 1792 and ran for more than a century. When it finally closed, they left the shelves stocked.

1783: The Year He Went Home

Washington resigned his commission on December 23 and rode home in time for Christmas Eve, after eight and a half years away. The story behind our warmest scent.

King Street: The Name That Survived a Revolution

Named for a British king in 1749, and kept that way after a revolution fought against him. The story behind our softest floral.

An Autumn Drive: Discovering Fall Foliage

Skyline Drive, Catoctin Mountain, and the Susquehanna Valley. Where to go for fall color, and the scents that bring the season home afterward.

Create a Cozy, Elegant Home with Scented Candles and Timeless Decor

Scent, lighting, and a few well-chosen pieces. How to make a home feel warm and considered without a full redecoration.

What Did Colonial Alexandria Actually Smell Like?

Tar and hemp on the wharves, tobacco in the warehouses, woodsmoke and bread on King Street. A sensory walk through 18th-century Alexandria, Virginia.

Gifts for American History Lovers Under $50: A Guide That Isn't Another Biography

Meaningful gifts for history buffs, all under $50: hand-poured candles inspired by early American history, each with its own story card.

Ona Judge, the Woman Who Said No

She was twenty-two, enslaved in the President's House, and about to be given away as a wedding present. On a May evening in 1796, she walked out the door instead.