Candles & Holders

Who doesn’t love a thoughtful gift that highlights their best qualities? Our Zodiac Candles feature positive personality traits of each astrological sign, paired with a matching scent. Burn time is about 30 hours. Sold individually

• Fragrances: essential oil based, see scent descriptions below
• Wax & Wick: premium soy + coconut blend candle with cotton wick (never any dyes or enhancers)
• Vessel: recyclable aluminum, 3.25 in. X 3 in.

Aquarius, January 20 - February 18, Lime & Basil                               

Likes helping others, independent, original, keenly invested in making the world a better place, good listener, friendly and inventive

Pisces, February 19 - March 20, Ocean Breeze
Hopelessly romantic, artistically talented, imaginative, compassionate, intuitive, friendly, sensitive, if found keep them... they might change your life

• Aries, March 21 - April 19, Amber & Bergamot
  Adventurous, optimistic, enthusiastic, confident, quick-witted, courageous, a natural born leader

  Taurus, April 20 - May 20, Chamomile & Sage
  Warm-hearted, reliable, patient, determined, loving, artistic mind with a keen sense of beauty

  Gemini, May 21- June 20, Silky White Amber
  Quick-witted, intellectual affectionate, adaptable, quick learner, book-loving, extremely curious, playful and charming to be around

  Cancer, June 21- July 22, Orange Blossom
  Emotional, confident, protective, sympathetic, cares deeply about family, intuitive, imaginative, a beguiling sense of humor and wit

  Leo, July 23 - August 22, Chai Tea
  Warm-hearted, creative, loving, faithful, natural leader, broad-minded, willing to take chances

  Virgo, Aug 23 - Sept 22, Milk & Honey
  Kind, intelligent, practical, reliable, hard working, loyal, a deep sense of humanity

  Libra, Sept 23 - Oct 22, Floral & Musk
  Diplomatic charming, idealistic, peaceable, inspired by good books, shares easily, great at making others feel at ease and welcome 

  Scorpio, Oct 23 - Nov 21, Cedar & Cardamon
  Brave, resourceful, passionate, intuitive, emotional, determined, a true friend to the end

  Sagittarius, Nov 22 - Dec 21, Sandalwood & Oakmoss
  Curious, loves to travel, great sense of humor, outdoor lover, energetic, one of the most caring people you will meet

  Capricorn, Dec 22 - Jan 19, Jasmine & Cypress
  Disciplined, humorous, patient, responsible, loyal to family, a sincere and supportive friend

These soy blend candles will delight everyone with their positive messages. Design incorporates the 4 zodiac elements of earth, fire, water and air. When your candle burns low, simply refill with a locally purchased votive or clean and repurpose as beautiful home decor.

Designed for Good  - each candle is individually poured by a woman artisan who is a former refugee, building a new life for herself and her family in the United States. As a social enterprise that prioritizes positive impact over all else, everything Prosperity Candles does helps create opportunities for women artisans to thrive. They believe that equal opportunity for women and girls everywhere creates a brighter future for all.

Each fragrance blend is selected by hand in consultation with an Oregon-based aromatherapist to inspire states of calm, bliss or harmony. Great for the bathroom, bedroom or any place where you want to create an uplifting mood. Burn time is about 45 hours. Sold individually

• Fragrances: made with pure essential oils, see scent descriptions below
• Wax & Wick: all-natural soy and coconut waxes with a pure cotton wick
• Vessel: recyclable glass and white metal lid, 2.75 in. X 3.7 in.
  

Calm: a soothing blend of French lavender and petitgrain essential oils to create serenity

Bliss: a bright combination of bergamot and lemongrass essential oils for an uplifting mood

Harmony: a relaxing blend of orange, rose, clementine and lavender essential oils with properties that elicit peaceful feelings

Designed for Good  - each candle is individually poured by a woman artisan who is a former refugee building a new life for herself and her family in the United States. As a social enterprise that prioritizes positive impact over all else, everything Prosperity Candles does helps create opportunities for women artisans to thrive. They believe that equal opportunity for women and girls everywhere creates a brighter future for all.

Inspired by the beauty of the Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts, these candles capture a piece of the surroundings of this beautiful part of the U.S. You can now bring the outdoors to your happy place at home. Burn time is about 40 hours. Sold individually

• Fragrances: made with pure essential oils, see scent descriptions below.
• Wax & Wick: premium soy + coconut wax candle with wood wick,  made with all-natural FSC Certified U.S. wood.
• Vessel: recyclable glass and metal lid, 2.75 in. X 3.7 in.
  

Tobacco Barn: Influenced by the weather-worn tobacco barns that dot the landscape, this candle harks back to a time when tobacco leaf was one of the region's most abundant crops. The scent is a sophisticated blend of rich tobacco leaves and aged cedar with notes of amber and leather, and a touch of musk, spice and pimento berry essential oils... a great scent for both women and men.

Woodland Walk: White cedar and oak are balanced with juniper berry, a hint of clove, and gentle lavender from a nearby meadow. This candle captures walks when exploring the woods in the hills of western Massachusetts.

Designed for Good  - each candle is individually poured by a woman artisan who is a former refugee, building a new life for herself and her family in the United States. As a social enterprise that prioritizes positive impact over all else, everything Prosperity Candles does helps create opportunities for women artisans to thrive. They believe that equal opportunity for women and girls everywhere creates a brighter future for all.

The Palo Santo Tobacco Candle features a complex take on palo santo with elements of tobacco leaves and amaretto. A cleansing earthy scent combined with a herbaceous woody smell great for de-stressing and focus. This candle is THE perfect gift for him. The reusable jar can be repurposed into a storage jar or for plant propagation. Burn time is about 60 hours.

• Fragrances: made with pure essential oils. Top Notes: Palo Santo, moss; Middle Notes: tobacco;  Bottom Notes: Patchouli
• Wax & Wick: 100% soy wax, cotton wick
• Vessel: recyclable glass and metal lid, 2.75 in. D x 3.5 in. H
  
• WARNING: always burn within sight; keep away from flammable objects, children and pets. 
• Burning instructions: trim wick to 1/4" before lighting; do not burn candle for more than 2 hours at a time

Designed for Good  - each candle is hand-bottled & poured by women from at-risk communities in Austin, TX.

Keep mosquitoes at bay with our citronella and mint candle. The mint adds a freshness to the warm scent of citronella. Use indoors or outdoors, year round or months when bugs are more prevalent. The reusable jar can be repurposed into a storage jar or for plant propagation. Burn time is about 60 hours.

• Fragrances: made with pure essential oils. Top Notes: lemon, spearmint, eucalyptus; Middle Notes: lemongrass and citronella;  Bottom Notes: wood, powder
• Wax & Wick: 100% soy wax, cotton wick
• Vessel: recyclable glass and metal lid, 2.75 in. D x 3.5 in. H
  
• WARNING: always burn within sight; keep away from flammable objects, children and pets. 
• Burning instructions: trim wick to 1/4" before lighting; do not burn candle for more than 2 hours at a time

Designed for Good  - each candle is hand-bottled & poured by women from at-risk communities in Austin, TX.

"No one is born a great cook, one learns by doing." - Julia Childs

The legendary cook's quote is sure to delight your guests and make a fun gift for friends and family. Keep your kitchen smelling great with this culinary candle. Fragrances will produce a warm and inviting atmosphere while helping rid of unwanted kitchen odors.

"A party without cake is just a meeting." - Julia Childs

The legendary cook's quote is sure to delight your guests and make a fun gift for friends and family. Keep your kitchen smelling great with this culinary candle. Fragrances will produce a warm and inviting atmosphere while helping rid of unwanted kitchen odors.

"Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women." -Maya Angelou

"It is not enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it." Eleanor Roosevelt's words resonate as much today as during her lifetime.

Your purchase supports the International Medical Corps working in places like Ukraine, Afghanistan and throughout the Middle East delivering life-saving medical services to families suffering from conflict, disease and natural disaster. This Peace candle continues that support, symbolizing light out of darkness.

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen nor touched, but are felt in the heart."   Helen Keller

"Women are always at the front of revolutions." Buthayna Kamelelt

Happy senses turn into happy thoughts and later, happy memories. This is the inspiration behind this candle, created to remind you of a favorite place and time. Burn time is about 25 hours.

Happy senses turn into happy thoughts and later, happy memories. This is the inspiration behind this candle, created to remind you of a favorite place and time. Burn time is about 25 hours.

This set of four small taper candles are lovingly hand poured and hand painted primarily by single mothers from rural communities. These Shabbat candles incorporate the protective palm of the Hamsa* design. Display them with these holders.

• Handmade in South Africa
  
• Materials: highest quality natural paraffin wax, 100% cotton wick, unscented, smokeless, and free from added toxins
• Dimensions: 4.75 in. H, 4-hour burn time
• Shabbat tapers packaged in a 4-pack and tied with a story card.

* The Hamsa Hand is an ancient Middle Eastern amulet symbolizing the Hand of God. In all faiths it is a protective sign. It brings its owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune. The hamsa hand has a wide variety of different spellings which includes hamesh, hamsa, chamsa, and khamsa.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in rural South Africa. Their income supports extended families of up to 14 people.

This candle holder is ready to gleam like a campfire in desert night. Recycled bottles are smashed into pieces and melted in high temperature ovens. In Phoenician glass blowing, artisans add substances to the molten glass, creating a range of colors within each piece. Working with this process takes an especially skilled hand, and is reserved for the true masters of the art. Each piece has its own unique blend of color and pattern. Email us if you'd like to see a photo with options before we ship.

• Handmade in West Bank
  
• Dimensions: 4 in. H x 3 in. diameter (base is 3.25 in.)
• Small bag of sand and tealight candle included

White ceramic is studded with colorful glass pieces in a cheerful floral pattern to craft these unique candle holders. For a colorful spring glow, pair with LED tea lights or votive candles.

• Handmade in India
  
• Approximate dimensions: 2.5 in. H x 2.5 in. diameter (2.75 in. widest part)
• Small bag of sand and tealight candle included

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

• Handmade in India
• Dimensions: 4.25 in. X 5.75 in. X 1.2 in
• CAUTION: wood becomes hot after tealight is lit; please take care when moving and keep out of reach of children. Do not leave burning candles unattended.

A subtle addition to any room of the home, this sweet handmade decor accessory makes a wonderful gift, particularly for a wedding, housewarming, or Valentine's Day. Expect slight variations as kisii stone naturally varies in color from cream to pinkish brown.

• Handmade in Kenya
• Approximate dimensions: 2.8 in. L x 2.8 in. W x 1 in. H
  
• Use with votive candle only. 

Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss. With every product you purchase, you are helping these artisans have employment, educational opportunities and medical care.

This small, but mighty trumpeting elephant tea light holder is made of eco-friendly, natural terracotta. It blends well with a variety of decor styles, from rustic to contemporary. A lovely way to add a bit of warm, soft light to any room!

• Handmade in Bangladesh
  
• Materials: natural, whitewash terracotta
  
• Dimensions: 3.9 in. L x 2.2 in. W x 3.5 in. H

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to rural women artisans in Bangladesh.

This serene sleeping cat tea light candle holder is a wonderful addition to any room in your home. Black cat owners would especially cherish this unique gift.

• Handmade in Kenya
• Approximate dimensions: 4.5 in. L x 3 in. W x 2.5 in. H

Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss. With every product you purchase, you are helping these artisans have employment, educational opportunities and medical care.

This charming metal little angel, made from upcycled oil drums, makes a wonderful tea light holder and a beautiful shelf companion. Details may vary due to the handcrafted nature.

• Handmade in Haiti
• Materials: recycled oil drum steel, paint, lacquer finish
• Dimensions: 3.75 in. H x 4 in. W x 0.8 in. D
  
• The skirt is "open" in the back to allow a tea light (not included) to shine through the cutout stars.

The process of turning sheets of metal into beautiful art is all done by hand. 55-gallon steel drums used to transport oil are cut, the oil is burned off to clean the metal, and then flattened in order to create stunning, up-cycled art.

Your purchase supports resourceful artisans in Haiti by providing an income through the production of beautiful works of art made from recycled metal drums and other local raw materials.