Sustainability

We craft delightfully nostalgic and sustainable candles, home fragrances and personal care goods with environmentally friendly business practices in mind. Read more about these practices below and on our About Us page.

Here's what we mean:

We don't use palm or beeswax in our products.
We use only domestically produced soy wax in our soy wax candles and melts, supporting US Agriculture and our economy
We avoid using single use plastics in our handmade goods and packaging.
We purchase supplies that are sustainably harvested, like our rattan reeds and cork lids and stoppers.
We buy in bulk to reduce the number of shipments made for our goods and supplies.
We preferentially work with vendors who have a clear Sustainability Statement posted online
We preferentially work with vendors who support and promote Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
We preferentially work with vendors who are Carbon Neutral
We seek out supplies that incorporate recycled materials.

Our Spanish glass candle jars are made from 100% recycled glass, our clear glass jars are made with at least 50% recycled glass, and our reed diffuser and room spray bottles are at least 30% recycled glass. We preferentially select packaging and shipping supplies made with recycled content and that can also be readily recycled in most curbside recycling programs, like our tissue paper, honeycomb paper, product boxes, and shipping boxes.

We save by-products of our handcrafting to give them a second life.

Several times a year, we combine our leftover wax, wick cuttings, and used paper towels to repurpose them into wax fire starters. These are offered for sale for use in outdoor fire pits.

We have a vessel return program to return usable candle jars in exchange for a discount on a future candle purchase.
When shipping our handmade goods, we preferentially look for ground shipping options over air to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. Similarly, when ordering supplies, we look for ground shipping options.
Each year, we purchase carbon dioxide offset credits to reduce the impact of greenhouse emissions associated with obtaining raw materials and supplies, making, and shipping our handmade goods. Since opening for business in 2022, we have purchased 8 tonnes of CO2 emission offsets, with our funds dedicated to projects that focus on reforestation and avoiding deforestation. Visit Carbonfund.org for more information about carbon offsets.

Upcoming Events

April 27 - Bad Bitch Bazaar
The Bad Bitches of the Burgh are back for 2025! Come see us Sunday, April 27th from 2-7pm on S. Craig Street between Fifth and Forbes, in Oakland! We’ve got our city’s best women, nonbinary, and queer owned businesses - don’t miss it!
April 27 - Bad Bitch Bazaar
May 3 - I Made It! Spring Marketplace at the Galleria
Join us for a new Spring marketplace! Shop 80+ local artists with gifts in time for Mother's Day. Find us from 10 AM to 3PM at the Galleria.

May 3 - I Made It! Spring
May 10 - Maifest at Sprankle Woods
Maifest is a Springtime festival celebrating the shared German heritage of our local communities, featuring Mai-Bock Beer Keg tapping, the May Pole dance, authentic German and American music, delicious foods, beverages and sweet treats, plus Kinderland activities for kids.

May 10 - Maifest
May 25 - Bad Bitch Bazaar
The Bad Bitches of the Burgh are back for 2025! Come see us Sunday, May 25th from 2-7pm on S. Craig Street between Fifth and Forbes, in Oakland! We’ve got our city’s best women, nonbinary, and queer owned businesses - don’t miss it!
May 25 - Bad Bitch Bazaar
May 31 - The Markets at Red Barn Winery
Red Barn Winery and Hello Handmade have a great lineup of vendors, tasty treats and music for 2025. Be sure to stop by from 12pm-4pm on May 31.
May 31 - The Markets at Red Barn Winery
July 19-20 - Wildflower Festival at Freedom Farms
Wander through colorful sunflowers, zinnias, snapdragons, and gomphrena. Pick your favorites and take home a beautiful bouquet! Too many activities to list here, see the link for details!
July 19-20 - Wildflower Festival
July 26-27 - Wildflower Festival at Freedom Farms
Wander through colorful sunflowers, zinnias, snapdragons, and gomphrena. Pick your favorites and take home a beautiful bouquet! Too many activities to list here, see the link for details!
July 26-27 - Wildflower Festival
July 26 - Sharon Waterfire
Join us in Beautiful Downtown Sharon PA to enjoy all the WaterFire festivities from 2 to 11pm. Shop our artists and merchants, listen to the bands, and grab a bite from our food court or our fabulous eateries... Activities for the kids, too! Don't miss our lighting and river entertainment at dusk!
July 26 - Sharon Waterfire
July 27 - Bad Bitch Bazaar
The Bad Bitches of the Burgh are back for 2025! Come see us Sunday, July 27th from 2-7pm on S. Craig Street between Fifth and Forbes, in Oakland! We’ve got our city’s best women, nonbinary, and queer owned businesses - don’t miss it!
July 27 - Bad Bitch Bazaar
Aug 31 - Bad Bitch Bazaar
The Bad Bitches of the Burgh are back for 2025! Come see us Sunday, August 31st from 2-7pm on S. Craig Street between Fifth and Forbes, in Oakland! We’ve got our city’s best women, nonbinary, and queer owned businesses - don’t miss it!
Aug 31 - Bad Bitch Bazaar
Sep 6-7 - Saxonburg Artisan Market
Experience, true artisan makers, demonstrators, food, vendors, live music, carriage, rides, kids, activities, and our wonderful, small businesses lining Main Street and beyond!
Sep 6-7 - Saxonburg Artisan Market
Sep 20 - Sharon Waterfire
Join us in Beautiful Downtown Sharon PA to enjoy all the WaterFire festivities from 2 to 11pm. Shop our artists and merchants, listen to the bands, and grab a bite from our food court or our fabulous eateries... Activities for the kids, too! Don't miss our lighting and river entertainment at dusk!
Sep 20 - Sharon Waterfire
Oct 11 - Market at Red Barn Winery
Join us at Red barn Winery for our October Market on Saturday, October 9th!There will be over 20 great vendors to shop with, delicious wines & foods, and lots of fun!Noon-5pm Rain or Shine
Oct 11 - Market at Red Barn Winery