Stories Behind the Label: The Music + Memories That Inspired Our Collection
Stories Behind the Label: The Music & Memories That Inspired Our Collection
Every Candle Has a Story Worth Telling
At the heart of every candle we create lies a memory, a moment, or a melody that shaped us. Our Stories Behind the Label series is more than just product descriptions—it's an invitation into the personal narratives, cultural touchstones, and emotional connections that brought each fragrance to life.
From dancing on 70s disco floors to sitting in darkened Broadway theaters, from meeting celebrities on tour buses to listening to Nana's vinyl records—every candle in our collection is a love letter to the moments that make us human.
Here's a glimpse into the stories behind each label. Read our full story here.
Showtime with Emma Slater
Stepping onto the Dancing With the Stars tour bus in Boston changed everything. Meeting Emma Slater sparked a conversation about the 70s, dance floors, and creating something lasting beyond the stage. The result? A gold vessel patterned after illuminated disco squares, layered in jewel tones, and filled with a fragrance that unfolds like a dance routine—bergamot, plum blossom, and cedarwood.
Showtime is about the ritual: lighting a candle before a watch party or pausing for a mindful breath. It's an invitation to step into your own spotlight.
In My Red Era
When music becomes a memory, it deserves to be held. In My Red Era captures that feeling with lavender and sandalwood—dreamy yet grounded, like growing up on a Christmas tree farm. The design features a red cassette tape with jewel-toned dots that feel like stadium lights flashing during your favorite chorus, plus beaded accents inspired by friendship bracelets from the Eras Tour.
This candle lets you step back into the night you'll never forget, anytime you want.
Pop Royalty
Pop Royalty feels like a spotlight moment—that electric rush when you know the stage is yours. The iridescent mermaid vessel shifts in the light like a sequined dress, while watermelon and glazed lollipops bring sticky-sweet summer freedom. The design features bold lips and a heart, celebrating the female powerhouses—Tina Turner, Madonna, Beyoncé, Whitney, and more—who shaped our playlists.
When you light it, you're stepping into your own spotlight.
[Read Pop Royalty's Full Story →]
70s Fever
The 70s weren't just a decade—they were an atmosphere. 70s Fever captures that mood with a copper vessel that gleams like a disco ball and a hypnotic cassette swirl. The scent? Tuberose and frangipani—white florals as unapologetic as the era itself, channeling the confidence of Halston perfume.
From avocado green appliances to wood-paneled walls, from Soul Train to The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour—this candle is part flower child, part dance floor royalty.
Back to the 80s
Turn up the volume on this neon-colored time machine. Back to the 80s features an iridescent sherbet vessel that captures the joyful glow of the decade, filled with apricot, orchid, and blonde woods—cheerful, bright, pure good vibes. The bold neon design nods to scrunchies, roller rinks, and mixtapes.
This candle transports you to family road trips with Kool & The Gang on the cassette deck, MTV in its golden era, and big hair with even bigger dreams.
[Read Back to the 80s Story →]
Saved by the 90s
The 90s were a mash-up: grunge meets bubblegum pop meets dial-up internet. Saved by the 90s features a black vessel with bright geometric shapes and a blue-bordered cassette—a little mall rat, a little dance floor. The scent of cherry blossom and summer breeze feels like Bath & Body Works before Friday night football.
From Saved by the Bell to TRL, from Walkmans to Discmans, from mixtapes to AIM away messages—this is your teen movie moment.
[Read Saved by the 90s Story →]
Mindful Melodies
Life moves quickly. Mindful Melodies is a quiet reminder to slow down. The green swirling vessel represents nature's calming energy and life's gentle rhythm. Bluebells and cucumber leaf create a fresh, dewy scent like opening a window after rain.
This candle is for mothers, teachers, nurses, listeners—for anyone who needs a moment to feel seen, safe, and at ease. It comes with a meditative playlist: our love letter to being human.
[Read Mindful Melodies Story →]
Broadway Bound
From a young girl in Boston theaters to carrying playbills home through snowstorms after A Chorus Line—the stage has always called to me. Broadway Bound captures the drama and glamour with damask plum and velvet cashmere, wrapped in elegance. The design evokes red-carpeted aisles and opening night bouquets.
From Rent to Hamilton, from Movin' Out to Motown the Musical—this candle is a love letter to the magic of live theater.
[Read Broadway Bound's Full Story →]
Jazz After Hours
This candle is a memory of afternoons with my Nana, when Frank Sinatra's "Summer Wind" would spin on vinyl. She came through Ellis Island from Italy, lived through war and the Depression, yet carried herself with elegance—gold necklace, pearl brooch, lipstick perfectly applied.
Jazz After Hours honors her with a deep wine red vessel (her signature lipstick shade), a 70s geometric pattern with pearl-like dots, and a fragrance of jasmine and neroli—soft romance meets resilient strength.
[Read Jazz After Hours Story →]
Every Label Tells a Story
Our candles aren't just about scent—they're about the moments that shaped us, the music that moved us, and the people who made us who we are. Each one invites you to create your own memories, to light a flame and step into a story.
Which story speaks to you?
Explore our full collection and discover the candle that captures your own unforgettable moment.
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