Bookend Candle Co.
Candle-making started as a hobby for me. It was something I’d do once or twice a year. Gather a bunch of mason jars or old store-bought candle containers and make a few for me.
Our Story
Fast forward many years, I started to get more interested in scent blends I couldn’t find being sold anywhere. They’d be inspired by a scene in a book or a specific location. At the time, I was unhappy with my job (customer service is a terrible fit for my personality). So, I threw myself into finding the right jars, labels, and core scents. I learned through trial and error, many nights spent in deep dives on candle-making forums, and eventually started an Etsy page. It was not an overnight hit, but sales did trickle in, and I received interest from local stores (to my complete and utter shock).
Having this side gig allowed me to reevaluate my career, and I was able to take a part-time job doing something I cared about and enjoyed. I straddled both my part-time job and my business for about three years when I decided to dive into doing Bookend full time. It felt like a huge risk and was a very scary step for me. One year in, it’s still scary if I’m being honest. But I love what I do, and I love the life this business allows. “Business Owner,” is also the longest position I’ve ever held, which is telling.
“I had a great experience working with them! It was a new product they hadn’t done before, and they still nailed it.”
— Erin, owner
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