About Broomswick Candle Co

Broomswick Candle Co originated out of curiosity for History, antiquity, and simpler times. Long before I crafted my first candle, I enjoyed reading classic literature for the detailed narratives of bygone societies. While studying History, I began to feel like a homesick time traveler stuck in the 21st century. I became further aware of this notion while stargazing in a remote region of Alaska. On that trip, I observed the stars twinkling for the first time. Before that moment, I had always perceived the famous nursery rhyme, “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”, published by Jane Taylor in 1806, to be an artistic rendition of the night sky; however, I was wrong. Her poem was a primary source of a 19th-century night sky. Experiencing the night's boundless, twinkling, splendor was a profound moment in my life. In that moment, I realized I too wanted to live a life worth romanticizing. Grounded in the modern world, I set out to learn something old-- traditional taper candle making. Making tapers became a creative outlet that allowed me to use knowledge from the past to create warm, clean burning light. After years of making tapers, I am excited to be crafting beautiful candles for market. It is my hope that Broomswick Candle Co collections will spark a curiosity in others to investigate the mystery, history, and lore of bygone generations, and to not be afraid to look to the past and learn something old. Read their story