About Us

The story of SUMMERLAND begins with a simple love for candles. Like so many of you, I always had a collection of gorgeous candles for every mood and moment— lighting a candle is a comforting ritual that I look forward to every day. But in 2019, something happened that changed everything.

I brought home a beautiful new candle, with an amazing scent. But every time I burned it, my 3 month old puppy would start to feel unwell within an hour or so. At first, I didn’t make the connection, but after a few days, it became impossible to ignore. When I went to check the ingredient list to figure out what might be causing the problem, I realized there wasn’t one. I had no idea what was in the candle—or how to protect him from any problem ingredients. 

This was a dilemma because for sure, I didn't want to give up candles - but I did want to enjoy them without worrying that they were safe for me, my family, and my pets. So I started experimenting with making my own. As I learned more about specific waxes and fragrances, what began as a personal project grew into something bigger: a commitment to creating candles that meet high standards of beauty and luxury while being safe and sustainable.

Today, all of our candles are handcrafted with care, using only natural coconut-apricot wax with no soy or paraffin.  We steer clear of phthalates, parabens, dyes, and additives, and all of our scents are certified free of carcinogens, mutagens, and reproductive toxins.

Knowing what's NOT in your candles means you can feel good about lighting them in any room. 

Today, that puppy and his sister are healthy, happy and enjoying SUMMERLAND every day!