My Story

Hello! My name is Chelsea and I am the owner of Modern Love Candle Co.

My candle making journey started with my family at a very young age. My grandfather was the owner of Yaley Candle Enterprises and as kids we would receive candle making kits and visit his warehouse to see all the cool candle making products.

In 2015 I decided to try my hand at candle making for real and started an Etsy page. At the same time I was starting a new job at a candle making studio (ironic I know). Needless to say, I fell even more in love with the candle business, but I didn't realize how much dedication and time it would take...eventually I had chosen to stop making candles.

Fast forward 5 years to 2020...I moved from the Bay Area to Portland Oregon and started working from home. I was feeling lost being in a new place away from friends and family with the stress of a worldwide pandemic looming over me. After a personal family loss I had the idea of making a remembrance candle. I found my supplies and in that moment I felt a sense of joy. This epiphany was the spark I needed to start making candles and find my creative purpose again.

I came up with "Modern Love" from the great musical icon, David Bowie. He was one of my moms favorite artists and I am now one of his biggest fans. My mom passed away when I was 9, but I am forever grateful for her unconditional love and the introduction to my passion of candle making. One of my most adored scents is in honor of her influence on me, our beloved "Mama Mia" candle.

Modern Love Candle Company is not only a small business, it's a personal journey that is shared with customers, family, friends and other makers.

My big hope is that others feel uplifted and excited in the ritual that is burning a Modern Love Candle in their home. Please enjoy these unique non-toxic vintage vibe candles, as much as I enjoyed creating them.    

 --With Love, Chelsea

Read more about me and my candle making journey here!

 

 

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