The Inspiration Behind the Candles

The Inspiration Behind the Candles

Hey, candle lover!

We know we’ve talked a lot about our candle scents lately, but we’ve never really talked much about how we come up with those smells. With such a range of smells, where do the ideas come from? We thought we’d talk about the inspiration behind these fantastic scents today, and maybe it’ll make you fall deeper in love with your favourite candle.

If you’ve ever wondered about how Ebony & Ivory Candle Co. comes up with our original candle scents, keep reading!

The Inspiration

Have you ever been hit with an idea, seemingly out of nowhere? Or, on the other hand, have you ever wished you could bottle up a moment in time? We can contribute our candle scents to both of these.

We are always tinkering with new smell combinations that reignite an old memory. Our founder, Brianne, finds inspiration from everyday life along with drawing from memories that she wishes to trap in a scent. By burning candles with a scent that triggers a core memory, we can bring back and re-live those magical moments. Everyday inspiration comes from anything: a song on the radio, having dinner with friends, or even a lone walk in the park. Wherever the inspiration originates, each candle’s scent is meant to encapsulate more than just a combination of smells.

One of our candles that is inspired by a personal experience Brianne wanted to be trapped forever is Berried in the Pines. This candle allows her to re-experience the late summer hours she spent with her father, picking huckleberries in the mountains of Montana. Now, we can all close our eyes and be transported whenever we want.

Good Vibes was made in quite a different way. Hit with random inspiration while her brother was visiting, Brianne combined an unlikely pair to create a scent you won’t find anywhere else.

Our aim is only to put out candles that we would personally use. Sometimes, this process takes years. The scents are perfected, and only then do we release them. We hope that you find your choice of Ebony & Ivory scents just as amazing as we do!

The Perfect Candle

As a small business based in Alberta, Canada, we know our audience pretty well. We take time to think of each individual and what the perfect candle would be for them. On our website, you’ll notice that our candles are truly made for everyone: Harry Potter fans, every Zodiac sign, elegant homeowners, mountain climbers, and more.

We may not know you personally, but we are sure you’ll find a scent you’ll love in our collection. Ebony & Ivory is a women-owned and run business built on the values of sustainability, providing people all over the world with clean-burning, 100% soy wax candles. All of our products are handcrafted with care, because we do care—for the planet, for our homes, for each other. We love making candles that you can burn in your home without releasing toxins into the air so you can create a better, cleaner home.

Learn more about us here, or come see candle content on Instagram!

Hope that all makes scents,

Ebony & Ivory Candle Co.

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