Behind the Scenes: Our Collab with Wax & Fire Co.
When I first stumbled upon Wax & Fire Co. I knew they were something special.
As I read through their “about” page I was convinced not only of the quality of their product, but their brand values and ethos. I’ve included their ‘about’ section at the end of this post so you can see what I mean.
When I reached out to Ella about collaborating on a candle for Joy Johnston Design she was so welcoming and genuinely excited about making something together so I knew I had found the right fit!
Suzanne and I booked a visit to her studio and workspace in Hamilton to spend some time creating our custom scent.
I had shared my vision in advance and Ella was ready with pre-mixed scent options for us to test out and then mixed some more options while we were there as we thought through the possibilities.
She hit the nail on the head with our custom mixture of Rosemary and Spruce, perfectly capturing the warm yet fresh seasonal scent I had in mind. Rosemary is a warm and comforting scent while spruce is bright and awakening, paired together they bring refreshment while wrapping you up in a warm hug.
Perfect for gift giving during the holidays and enjoying all year round.
We truly enjoyed touring her studio and shop and smelling all of the wonderful candles in production that day. My personal favourite from their classics collection is the Palo Santo scent which is grounding, peaceful and woodsy – all words I could use to describe my own design aesthetic.
I’m so happy we could bring you this scent that brings me joy while also supporting another fantastic woman-owned local business. I hope you and your loved ones will enjoy the beautiful scent we’ve created together and will appreciate the thought and intention that went in behind the scenes.
“Wax and Fire Co., an aromatic experience for the home and spirit. Our brand was created out of a passion for scents that are unique, beautiful and convey feelings of feeling of peace, calm, love, joy and nostalgia. We are a woman owned and operated company, and a Living Wage Employer. We are located in Hamilton, Ontario. Our founder, Ella Nunes believes strongly in wellness, holistic health and the power of scent to take us to far away places, down memory lane or new places never before discovered.
We create as little waste as possible and our candles are handmade with love. We use local suppliers, always being mindful of making as little impact on our planet as possible.
We believe strongly in using only clean burning soy wax, lead free cotton wicks and high quality, phthalate free scents, including some essential oils. The feedback our customers always give is that these are the best candles they have ever used, our scents are not overpowering and do not cause headaches. Unlike many companies who claim to use soy wax but actually use paraffin wax blended with a small amount of soy, we use only 100% soy wax.
We also proudly create a Zero Waste product, creating as little waste as possible, using only reusable glass vessels for our candles which not only keeps our landfills free of garbage but also enhances your space.
Our candles are for those who are wellness mined, enjoy natural scents that do not overwhelm the senses, and like to support small business.”