The Honeywood Story

Hello and welcome to my candle shop!  I'm Amy, an American living in Sweden; a wife, a mama, owner of Honeywood.

Honeywood Candle Co. came about in October 2023, after a day of shopping for some new “holiday” scents for our home (I really just desperately wanted to find a Pumpkin Spice candle).  I put each candle under my 4 year old daughter's nose and to each one she would say, “I don’t like this candle.”  Unfortunately, I agreed, so we walked out of the store empty-handed.

That very day I had the idea that if I can’t find a candle I like from the store then maybe I should make my own.  When I typed into my computer "HOW to make a candle", I learned about the possibility of starting a candle business!  

From there, the idea took hold of my head and heart.  Ever since working at an amazing spa in my 30s, it has been a dream of mine to own my own spa-like thing. 

It's amazing how the smell and ambience of a candle can so powerfully invoke this spa-like experience.  For me, many of my ordinary or less than great days have been made a bit more special by simply lighting a candle when I got home.    

So from October to May I worked on testing and perfecting my candles.  I wanted to create something beautiful, non-toxic, and in loads of scent choices.  In May 2024, I started selling candles for the first time at our local Farmers Market and in August 2026 I didn't walk into the classroom for the first time in 22 years in order to focus solely on this business.

I still have a lot to work on, learn, and do, but I have a candle business!  

So now introducing, Honeywood.  A word that not only fits perfectly with the timeless art of the chandler, but also, represents my life in nature-loving Sweden with my handsome Kenyan hubs, who believes honey is a key ingredient in almost everything.

It is my desire, that at Honeywood Candle Company, you will not only find candles you love, but also inspiration.  Whether you’re enjoying a Honeywood candle or following my business journey, come along as we love our spaces more and get inspired! 

Love,

Amy

 

PS:  So far my daughter likes most of my candles. :)  Let me know which one is your favorite!