GREECE is our March 2022 Candle of the Month. It is one of the most traveled European countries in the world. It is also our personal favorite. Its capital city Athens is the birthplace of Western Civilization with over 3400 years of history. A fun destination for history enthusiasts, but it's also appealing to all types of travelers. It’s home to the most insanely beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu, and Crete are just some of the most visited for their panoramic landscapes, incredible beaches, clear blue waters, quaint towns, and culture. It is also a foodie’s paradise. It’s a perfect place to enjoy fresh seafood and great wine with excellent views of the sea or the panoramic views of the quintessential white buildings framed with vibrant bougainvilleas. The scent inspiration for our Greece candle is the beloved, sacred, and iconic olive tree. It is a symbol of peace and friendship in Greek mythology. Our GREECE candle is an alluring floral scent that opens with fresh lemon and sweet orange citrus highlights. Romantic floral tones of olive blossoms blend beautifully with the warm earthy tones of musk and vanilla. It's a sweet floral scent with a little bit of zest. It is synonymous with the vibe you get, feel and taste while on a sunny Mediterranean Greek holiday.
Spend some time in the island and enjoy a glass(or a bottle) of wine at Santo Wines in Santorini and marvel at the most beautiful sunset over the caldera. The vibe here is so romantic you don’t want to miss it. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip.
Sunset view from Santo Wines
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The winter season has us longing for warm getaways where beaches and tropical drinks are aplenty. An archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, the series of islands is paradise on Earth. It has incredible beaches, lush rainforests, spectacular waterfalls, sublime sunsets and towering mountains. It is a full body sensory overload and experience. The eyes are treated to the most glorious sights, the taste buds to a fusion of delicious food and tropical fruits, the ears to traditional music and whistling palm trees and the soothing feel of warm sand and lulls of ocean waves. But perhaps one of the best attractions of Hawaii is the plethora of the most exotic flowers in the world. Wild, colorful, fragrant, bountiful, vibrant, tropical, diverse…the flora is simply stunning.
The inspiration for our Hawaii candle is hibiscus - the state flower. Being that it’s February when love is highly celebrated, we chose red hibiscus known as Kokiʻo ʻula to the locals. It is an enthralling flower worthy of its symbol for love and passion. To capture the magic of Hawaii in a jar, we added notes of jasmine, green botanicals, pineapple, peach, coconut and musk. The scent is as exotic as the island itself. It is a perfect ode to the month of love and Eden that is Hawaii.
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Morocco is our January Candle of the Month. This Northern African country is one of the most exotic travel destinations in the world. It offers an impressive topography from the Agadir beach, Atlas Mountains and the Sahara desert. Architects and designers are inspired by its vivid colors, intricate mosaics and textiles. Foodies indulge in couscous, tagine, khobz bread and sweet mint tea that is offered everywhere as a symbol of friendship and hospitality. When in Morocco, shopping will always be a big part of the itinerary. The Marrakech Medina is one of the country’s shopping destinations that draws a huge crowd. It has a maze of souks that offer coveted jewelries, leather goods, metal lanterns, spices, tea sets, caftans & djellabas, sandals, carpets, potteries & ceramics, Argan oils, health & beauty products. There’s so much to buy with so many exquisite products which lead us to our candle scent inspiration. We combined the soft and sophisticated scent of Moroccan cashmere, the distinct and rich scent of fine leather and the herbal elements of mint tea. The top notes are ylang-ylang and lavender and the base notes are bergamot, saffron, clove buds and amber. We devoted a lot of time in creating our Morocco candle to encapsulate the essence and scents of this beautiful kingdom.
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Switzerland is our December Candle of the Month! This Alpine country is one of the world’s favorite holiday destinations. Known for its sloping mountains blanketed with coniferous trees, it offers surreal lush landscapes as far as the eye can see. It is idyllic in the summertime but turns magical in the winter season. The snowy terrain becomes a winter wonderland for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and ice skating. There are luxurious spas, saunas and steam baths for pampering and relaxation. There are grand chalets, cozy log cabins and rustic lodges with spectacular views. Foodies will delight in hot cocoas, mulled wine, cheese fondues, grilled sausages, gingerbreads and other local specialties. Shoppers can get lost in some of the world’s biggest Christmas markets like that in Basel or Montreux. Experienced travelers and tourists alike can hike the rugged landscape, explore medieval castles and ancient churches; bar hop or go on a food tour along the cobblestoned streets. Switzerland is a beloved country with its fusion of contemporary and old worlds. Our inspiration derived from its snowy forests, sweeping panoramas and festive vibes. Our December hand-poured soy wax candle has invigorating notes of evergreen, cedar, mint and eucalyptus. These aromas remind us of Christmas which is exactly our goal for this time of the year.
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It was an honor to be invited by the New York Junior League to join their annual Golden Tree event on its 50th anniversary. The NYJL is an organization of women committed to helping communities in New York through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. It was established in 1901 by then 19 year old Mary Harriman and her friends with the purpose that each year their group of young women will organize to contribute to the communities. Eleanor Roosevelt was also a NYJL member and her then future husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt use to accompany her to the Lower East Side housing settlements where she volunteered.
The in-person holiday shopping and fundraising event was held at the prestigious Astor House in Manhattan’s Upper East Side on November 11-13. Tickets were sold for various activities that include food, drinks and shopping for curated brands in home, beauty, accessories and apparel categories. All vendors donated 20% of their proceeds to NYJL to help fund the community work they do for New York. While the patrons enjoyed the festivities, the event afforded an opportunity for the business owners to meet, network and collaborate in the future. It was great to be in the same room with amazing women entrepreneurs who hold such pride to their craft. Sales were made but more importantly; camaraderie, support and knowledge were shared throughout. The highlights for us are the cheerful conversations with the shoppers. They shared their personal travel memories, bucket lists and ideas while perusing and smelling our travel-inspired candles.
There was excitement around IM Home Candles because they evoke nostalgia and stir up the longing for future journeys. The compliments and praises from both the patrons and organizers were encouraging and heartwarming. The Golden Tree experience is one for the books and we would love to have the opportunity to do it again.
The wonderful women entrepreneurs we met with amazing brands namely; (l-r) Accessories by Sarah, Sweetwater Labs, Glitter is the New Black, Yvonne.b , and Zagara Home
IM Home Candles' Table
The Astor House
U.S.A. is our November Candle of the Month! We are familiar with the saying: “there is no place like home.” Nothing rings more true today when the pandemic hinders us from traveling the world. We don’t really have to go too far to fulfill our wanderlust. We almost forget how vast America is and its endless possibilities of exploration. Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons where this country explodes in vivid and vibrant colors. From Vermont to the Colorado mountains, in city parks or coastal views, from urban to rural settings; the scenery will always be guaranteed picturesque. With that in mind, our November handmade soy wax candle offers a blend of spicy and citrusy scents from apple, lemon and ginger spice. We want to give you a cozy feeling, nostalgia and excitement for the upcoming holidays.
Our Candle of the Month is a limited edition candle so grab yours now before it disappears.
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Colombia is a country located in the north of the Southern American continent, and has the second-highest level of biodiversity in the world. Its territory encompasses Amazon rainforest, highlands, grasslands, and deserts, and it is the only country in South America with coastlines and islands along both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is world renowned for its top notch coffee and we invite you to embrace its coffee culture with our October Candle of the Month. It's our first stop on our monthly worldwide sensory journey. A handmade candle that smells true to fresh coffee beans blended with mint for a nice refreshing twist. There’s nothing like the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting in the air, and with our COLOMBIA candle, you can enjoy just that without actually overloading on caffeine.
The country’s mountainous terrain, volcanic soil, tropical location, and the right amount of rainfall and sunlight are the key to the richness of flavor of Colombian coffee. The country also only produces 100% Arabica beans which are known to be superior in taste with smoother, sweeter, flavor notes of chocolate and sugar. They are also harvested by hand. Imagine that. Machines can’t tell the difference between green, ripe, overripe beans but a human being can so every coffee picker in Colombia works hard to make sure only the perfect beans make it into your cup.
Our Candle of the Month is a limited edition candle so grab yours now before it disappears.