There's something magical about stepping back into your creative sanctuary after months away. When I first returned to my kitchen island a few weeks ago, my hands felt uncertain, my usual sequence disrupted. I found myself reaching for tools in the wrong order, second-guessing measurements that once felt as natural as breathing. But by the second round of test candles, muscle memory kicked in, and suddenly I was home again.
The Danish concept of hygge—that sense of cozy contentment, of finding comfort and joy in simple moments—has always been at the heart of what I create. But this season has taught me something deeper about what hygge really means. It's not just about soft lighting and warm blankets on perfect autumn evenings. Sometimes, hygge is the candle you light during the hardest days, the familiar scent that reminds you that comfort still exists even when everything feels uncertain.
Finding Light in the Darkness
During the months I spent caregiving, I discovered that true comfort doesn't come from perfect circumstances—it comes from intentional moments of peace carved out of chaos. It's the way familiar music can calm an agitated mind. It's the gentle ritual of lighting a candle at dusk, even when the day has been impossibly difficult. It's the five minutes of quiet while testing a new fragrance blend, surrounded by the scents that remind you of home.
Those moments taught me that hygge isn't a luxury—it's a necessity. It's the practice of creating sanctuary wherever you are, whenever you need it most. And now, as I return to creating, that understanding infuses everything I make.
The Art of Coming Home
When I finally had those precious hours to focus solely on my craft again, something beautiful happened. As I worked with the fall fragrances I'd been dreaming about for months, surrounded by the scents of autumn spices and golden warmth, I felt a profound sense of peace settle over me. For the first time in so long, I was fully present in the moment, grateful for the simple act of creating something beautiful.
That's when I knew exactly what I wanted these new candles to offer—not just fragrance, but an invitation to pause, to breathe, to find gratitude in the present moment, no matter what that moment holds.
Autumn in the Heart
Fall has always been my favorite season, though here in Florida where it's still 90 degrees, autumn exists more in memory than reality. I grew up in Norwalk, Ohio—the Maple City—where Main Street was lined with majestic old maple trees for miles and miles. I can still feel the crunch of leaves under my feet, still see my dad raking enormous piles that my brothers and I would dive into with wild abandon. I can still smell my mom's pies baking, filling our house with the warmth of cinnamon and love.
Those sensory memories live in my heart, and now they live in these candles too. Because hygge isn't bound by geography or weather—it's about creating the feeling of home wherever you are.
The Cozy Collection
This year's fall collection is different. We’ve added the most beautiful vessels to three of our favorite fragrances!
Each candle is housed in a gorgeous and substantial glass pumpkin vessel that weighs 20 ounces empty—these aren't just candles, they're future keepsakes. The weight feels intentional in your hands, substantial like the comfort they're meant to provide. When the candle is spent, the vessel remains—ready to hold whatever brings you joy, whatever reminds you of the moments that mattered.
Pumpkin & Bourbon Glazed Donut in our Marmalade vessel captures the warmth that perfect moment when the kitchen smells like weekend mornings and possibility.
Leaves (Type) in our Cider vessel holds the crisp essence, that first breath of autumn air that makes you want to wander down tree-lined streets, collecting moments like fallen leaves.
Honey Roasted Pumpkin & Chai Spice in our rich Molasses vessel embraces the comfort of settling in as daylight fades, wrapped in warmth and gratitude.
An Invitation to Pause
These candles are my invitation to you to practice hygge in your own hardest moments. Light one when you need to remember that comfort still exists. Let the fragrance transport you to your own autumn memories—or help you create new ones. Use them to mark the transition from the busyness of day to the restoration of evening. Let them remind you to be present, to be grateful, to find peace in the simple act of breathing in something beautiful.
Fall is coming—not just on the calendar, but in the scents that can transform any space into a haven of seasonal comfort. Whether you're remembering childhood leaf piles or creating new traditions, whether you're celebrating abundance or finding light in difficulty, these candles are here to hold space for all of it.
Because sometimes the most profound comfort comes not from perfect moments, but from the intention to create beauty and peace wherever we are, whatever we're facing.
The Cozy Collection launches August 16. Welcome home to fall.
With love and gratitude,
Beryl Anne Coder
