From Self Care At Home Rituals To A Home Fragrance Business

For many, home is a refuge away from the pressures of everyday life, a place to relax and unwind. However, taking genuine time to ourselves can often feel these days like a ritual; something special. Fortunately, home fragrance brands understand the power of these self care moments at home. And I too wanted to create something special out of what seemed like a habit of relaxation.

Candles have become an essential part of the self-care ritual at home, as their soft light and captivating fragrance create a calming ambiance that promotes relaxation, meditation and mindfulness. The soothing glow of a candle can transport you to a place of peace and tranquility, encouraging you to let go of the stresses of the day and let your mind and body unwind.

The Business of Elevating Personal Spaces

If you didn’t already know, I have made it a mission on this blog to help small home dwellers elevate their living spaces. But before this blog, I attempted to achieve that in a different way. And that was by elevating the experiences people were having in their personal spaces. Not with home decorating, but with home fragrances.

Through an unexpected desire to create captivating scent capsules for my personal space, I found a way to merge two of my passions: home decor and self care. Thus, was born Jipsē Co my home fragrance business. I wanted help busy individuals establish small moments for self care in their home with my selection of sweet scented candles.

Candles are designed to not just make your home smell gorgeous and fill the room and the fresh air around it with room fragrances, but also to provide the perfect opportunity to take a much-needed pause and reconnect without needing to sacrifice precious personal time.

The Art of Fragrance

I wanted to tell stories through the power and intensity of scent. Our olfactory senses have a powerful impact on us, and there’s something so special about that. Even though fragrant candles may not linger in our homes for long periods of time, they can evoke strong emotions and memories that are long lasting within our hearts and minds. This is because they’re often linked to a significant moment or memory in our lives.

In my collection, you’ll find yourself a candle with an earthy fragrance with woody notes like vetiver, oakmoss and amber. You’ll also find fresh fragrances like fresh mint and eucalyptus. Citrus scents like bergamot, grapefruit and zesty lemon also evoke feelings of freshness and be found amongst my collections.

Among some of the ones with a slightly sweet aroma, you’ll find fragrant florals like rose, lily, lavender and jasmine. Florals like rose, lily and lavender bring a refreshing sense of calm and tranquility. Every scent category has its own story to tell and the experience of lighting a scented candle is just as powerful.

Self Care At Home Turned Home Fragrance Business

It goes without saying that I enjoy my space and my alone time. And for me these were always moments to focus on myself, to find clarity and cultivate peace within my space. And making my room feel like mine, mattered to me too.

I always wanted it to feel warm, cozy, inviting and expressive even at a young age. For me candles, always did that. They always had a way of making something feel special, more intimate and connected. The way a room fragrance could just take you elsewhere felt really special.

And it was through my experiences in creating moments of self care rituals at home, that one warm spring day in a moment of sudden enlightenment, I decided to develop and create a home fragrances business.

What started as a passion for at-home rituals and self-care soon turned into a full-fledged candle and home fragrance business for this millennial entrepreneur. Candles and fragrance, it turns out, are the perfect way to create moments of calm and relaxation, and fresh scent can even elevate the mood of your space.

Elevating Moods and Spaces

If you’ve been following this blog then you know I believe in elevating spaces and the experiences we have in them. I cared about them back then too. Even when I was surrounded by family, it felt like I needed a moment — sometimes several moments throughout the day — to take a deep breath and just be I’d retreat to my own room or bedroom, light a candle. I always lit a candle, whether I was cozied up with a book, or listening to music or doing my skin care, etc. It was integral to my routine in my home and in my personal space.

However, it wasn’t until the year round after having traveled quite a bit post college that I realized how much candle rituals would play a role in my at home routines. Suddenly I was feeling nostalgic of my travels and wanted some way to encapsulate those sweet moments in some way. So, I decided to make a line of candles that would take me back to those places and evoke similar sweet feelings and emotions. Like a time capsule.

From that I decided to create a business that celebrate self care rituals with thoughtfully curated home scents, smells that elevate the senses and mood of a space. I wanted to create an experience for myself and others to bring beauty, joy and peace into our homes.

And it’s something I’ve been focusing on ever since — creating something beautiful with stories behind the notes and each scent. I wanted my business to be different than the others out there and I hoped to have all of the facets of the candle ritual experience just right, from the blend of notes to scent to packaging.

Thoughtfully Crafted Home Fragrance

In the early stages of my business I started to explore the world of handmade candles and safe non toxic home fragrance. Non toxic home fragrance that is. I wanted to create something unique and thoughtfully curated but with a focus on clean burning candles.

I started making candles in small batches using sustainable ingredients like organic soy wax, phthalate free fragrance oils and organic cotton wicks. From there, I’ve moved on to create signature home fragrance collections with unique notes and personal stories behind each scent.

Soy Wax VS Paraffin Wax

Soy candles are made from soy wax, which is derived from soybeans. Meanwhile regular candles are typically made from paraffin wax, which is derived from petroleum. Soy wax is a natural, renewable resource that burns cleaner and longer than paraffin wax.

It also produces less soot and has a lower melting point, which means that the wax cools quickly, making it safer to handle. Additionally, soy wax is often scented with phthalate free oils, while regular candles may contain synthetic fragrances that can cause health issues for some people.

The benefits of using eco-friendly candles in your home

If you’re looking for a way to bring the smells and some air of peace and tranquility into your home, using eco-friendly candles made with natural wax is an excellent option. Hand-poured soy candles are free of toxins and provide benefits that traditional paraffin candles can’t – including clean burning and better scent distribution.

Not only do eco-friendly candles reduce the amount of waste in the air in your home, but they also provide safe fragrance alternatives to the fragrances released by paraffin candles. These benefits make natural, eco-friendly soy candles perfect as part of creating rituals that nourish your soul and help bring relaxation into your life.

Turning Daily Home Routines Into Rituals

Today, my mission is to bring beauty into peoples lives by creating beautiful home fragrances, that evoke feelings of joy and peace, using sustainably sourced ingredients. My products are 100% non toxic and every candle collection has a story to follow.

I knew that candles had the power to bring life and light into any space and could help others find moments of peace in their homes. And that sparked my journey and led me down the path of becoming a candlemaker.

Create Your Own At Home Rituals

Creating rituals that nurture your soul is a wonderful way to be mindful and practice self-care. Home decorating, reading a book, lighting candles and playing music can all be done in the comfort of your own home. But what I’ve come to learn is that adding small elements of beauty into your everyday routines like this can help create meaningful moments.

Crafting meaningful rituals in your own home can be achieved by intentionally slowing down and savoring each moment. Look for ways to bring a luxurious atmosphere and light to your space, like burning aromatic candles. Candles not only create a pleasing scent in the air but also evoke moments of relaxation and self-care.

When you’re creating your own rituals, make sure to choose something that brings you joy and peace of mind. It could be a simple activity like lighting a candle, or it could be something more involved like reading a book in the bath. Whatever it is, try to make each moment special and your experience will be even more meaningful.

Tips for creating your own at-home rituals:

1. Start small

– Start with something you enjoy doing such as taking a bath, reading a book, or sipping on tea.

2. Set a timer

-Create your own personal “me-time” by setting aside specific times during the day to relax and recharge.

3. Invest in cozy home decor pieces

From fluffy pillows and blankets, to warm scented candles, adding touches that make the room around you feel comfortable can help contribute to a sense of wellbeing. Create a nest with an atmosphere of peace by adding a variety of soft pillows and blankets for extra comfort.

4. Get creative with aromatherapy

Using essential oils, candles, or diffusers can help elevate your space into a soothing sanctuary for self care rituals. Burn natural, eco-friendly candles with soothing fragrances that will help reduce stress and induce relaxation.

5. Practice mindful moments

Whether it’s taking deep breaths or journaling notes about your feelings, dedicate time each day to focus on mindfulness and gratitude practices. Play some calming music in the background to set the mood and provide an overall sense of relaxation.

6. Engage in activities that bring joy

Find activities that make you happy, like indulging in a good book or painting. Anything that helps foster positive emotions is a great way to practice self care.

7.Define A Functional Space To Relax

Part of home decorating should account for the functionality of spaces in your home. That includes any room where you plan on spending your time unwinding or relaxing. Choose calming colors in the space that is designated as your ritual space. You can do this with a throw blanket, or add some cushions, blankets and decorations that make the room around you feel relaxed.

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Everyone deserves moments of relaxation and peace, no matter where they are. Incorporate these tips into your daily routine and get ready to create your own special sanctuary filled with restorative self-care rituals! I’m excited for you to embark on this journey and start making space for wellbeing at home! And if you get a chance stop by my candle shop!

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