I'm a Maine based designer who founded Near & Native after a decade-long career as a buyer for national retail brands.

Today, I work alongside an all-female team to create candles for homes and retailers across the country.

Come take a look at what we've been up to lately.

We are a Maine made candle brand born out of a personal need to find a lightly scented, clean burning and sustainable candle. Now available in 100+ stores across the country.

We believe in creating beautiful scents without sacrificing the health of our planet or our customers. We were so over the harsh chemicals and overwhelming scents found in most candles…so we got to work creating a better one.

Our sustainable (and refillable!) candles are made with a blend of essential and fragrance oils and eco-friendly coconut soy wax.

We delight in pure and simple fragrances to enhance your daily rituals.

Ready to find your next candle crush?

We totally get it - your brand is your baby, but trust that our custom candle process has been perfected over many years and countless successful projects.

Custom candles are crafted with a proprietary blend of coconut soy wax, premium fragrances and top shelf materials to help your brand shine. We even offer total design services from vessel selection to label design.

Let's create something your customers will crave.