Sunday Reflections ✨ 8.02.26

There are mornings I sit quietly before the day begins, and I think about you. All of you. The people who show up, who care, who choose — again and again — to be a force of good in this world. And ...

Sunday Reflections ✨ 7.26.26

I've been thinking a lot this week about waiting. Waiting until you feel ready. Waiting until everything lines up just so and the timing finally feels perfect. Here's my honest truth: if you wait f...

Planning a Summer Trip to Door County? Don't Skip the Candle Shop

As you map out your perfect summer trip to Door County, be sure to add Door County Candle to your itinerary. Whether you're exploring charming waterfront towns, enjoying local restaurants, or shopp...

Sunday Reflections ✨ 7.19.26

A few days ago, I picked up the phone to help a customer place an order. Simple enough, right? But something wonderful happened. We got to talking, and before I knew it, she was telling me that she...

Sunday Reflections ✨ 7.12.26

I've been thinking a lot this week about the people we choose to keep close. Here's the thing: you don't need a huge crowd around you to feel loved. Somewhere along the way, we got the idea that a ...

Best Candle Scents for July

Fresh Summer Fragrances You'll Love July is all about slowing down and soaking in the best of summer—from afternoons at the beach to evenings on the porch and everything in between. Bring those mom...

Sunday Reflections ✨ 7.05.26

The other day, someone told me about a study I haven't been able to stop thinking about. A psychologist recruited two groups of people — those who saw themselves as lucky, and those who didn't — an...

Summer Has Officially Arrived in Door County

Summer has a way of slowing everything down in the best possible way. The days feel a little longer, the evenings stretch a little later, and the simple moments—morning coffee on the porch, afterno...

Sunday Reflections ✨ 6.28.26

Let me start by telling you a little secret about these reflections. Someone asked me recently if I write a whole batch of reflections ahead of time and schedule them out so I never miss a week. My...

Sunday Reflections ✨ 6.14.26

Happy Sunday, friends! This week brought a reminder I just had to pass along to you. We had a big, last-minute project pop up at the candle shop. The kind that makes your stomach flip a little. Our...

Best Father’s Day Candles & Gifts for Cozy, Summer Scents

Looking for meaningful Father’s Day gifts that feel thoughtful, elevated, and easy to enjoy? Candles make a timeless gift for dads who appreciate cozy spaces, cabin weekends, morning coffee rituals...

Sunday Reflections ✨ 6.07.26

Some weeks slip by quietly, and then something stops you in your tracks. This week, it was a bouquet of flowers. Last week marked five years since I became the owner of Door County Candle. I had be...