In partnership with Homesick.
November 29, 2023

This Candle Smells Like Your Favorite City – 5 Reasons Why We Love Homesick Candles

Use code TQE15 for 15% off
In partnership with Homesick.
November 29, 2023

This Candle Smells Like Your Favorite City – 5 Reasons Why We Love Homesick Candles

Use code TQE15 for 15% off

A candle is a pretty safe-bet gift. Everyone loves a candle! But their ubiquity can leave both gifter and giftee wanting a bit more oomph. If you’re looking for something equally loved, but a lot more personal, look no further than Homesick. The brand crafts unique scents reminiscent of locations and memories – we’re talking anywhere from New York to Hogwarts to Grandma's Kitchen – as odes to cherished places and moments. And they smell really good. Below, five reasons why we’re really excited about this brand (and gifting it to many special someones this holiday season).

Nostalgic Scents and Memories

Sense memory is really powerful. For as much as each of our five senses shapes our sense of the world around us, the one most strongly linked to brain areas involved in memory and emotion is – you guessed it – scent. That’s why Homesick makes candles that are odes to cherished places – and that smell just like them. Can you think of a more unique and sentimental gift?

Community-Centric Formulation

The company takes a community-oriented approach when creating new candles: they engage with 30 to 100 people native or who have lived in the city or state to understand what makes it so unique, gathering stories, visiting sights, and even extracting scents from local foods. These candles are the real deal!

High-Quality Production

Homesick candles are made with a natural soy wax blend, which is free of toxins like lead, plastic, and parabens. The candles are poured in small batches, and even the wicks are 100% organic cotton.

All Kinds Of Candles

Beyond candles inspired by real locations, Homesick has expanded its offerings to include candles inspired by fictional places, such as Barbie's Dreamhouse and Hogwarts. They’re such fun gifts for people of all ages and interests – something for everyone.

A Thoughtful Gift

The holidays are a sentimental time – and it can feel challenging to capture a broad range of emotions with one small gift. Homesick does the heavy lifting so you can do the heavy…sniffing. Sit back, relax and enjoy a small piece of home with Homesick.