Fragrance has always been an important part of my life, evoking memories, encouraging me, relaxing me, or inspiring me.

My dad and I have even half-joked about opening a shop he wanted to call, "Everything Up the Nose," which would include his favorite smells: Leather, coffee, fresh wood carvings, and baked bread! That little daydream became "CaptainsCandles.com"

My wife, who owns her own Etsy jewelry business, CinnamonAndSilver, is also an avid gardener, travel photographer (www.DevelopingFocus.com) and candle-lover who used to help her mom sell PartyLite candles as a child.

After being diagnosed with a disability and, recently, cancer, she hasn't let any of it stop her. We are now new RV owners (meet Irv* link) with a travel blog!

Her love for plants and travel has definitely rubbed off on me over the past 16 years, and together we have transformed our small backyard into a wonderful neighborhood oasis of comfort, color (my wife's pet aesthetic) and aroma (my favorite aesthetic), that we use to source the dried flowers and herbs used in CaptainsCandles candles, soaps, and bath items.

Our candles are carefully designed with all-natural materials, travel-friendly tins, beautiful destination-inspired fragrances, and the desire to transport our customers to their favorite places (and ours!) and most memorable times.

We sincerely hope you enjoy CaptainsCandles. Please remember us on your next journey!