Our Journey: A Flame Born from Loss, Lit with Love

Our story began with a simple yet powerful dream—to create clean-burning, intention-filled candles that would embody love, healing, and purpose. What we didn’t know then was just how deeply that purpose would soon take root in our lives.

Just as our business name was approved—a milestone we were so excited to celebrate—our world was shattered. We lost my baby brother, Steven, unexpectedly. The pain was indescribable. It came just four months after saying goodbye to our beloved father. In what felt like the blink of an eye, our family was plunged into overwhelming grief, navigating a sea of heartbreak with no map, only memories.

In the quiet aftermath, we found ourselves returning to something that had always brought us a sense of calm and connection: the grounding, gentle power of crystals. Their quiet strength held us when words couldn’t. They became a source of healing, of hope. And we knew, with everything in us, that we wanted to share that same energy with others through something beautiful and purposeful.

In honor of Steven, we created our first signature candle—1991 Draganicus. It carries the essence of who he was: strong, warm, steady. Its blend of bourbon, sandalwood, frankincense, and musk evokes comfort and grounding. Infused within are red tiger’s eye, golden tiger’s eye, and black tourmaline—crystals chosen for their power to protect, center, and strengthen. These stones are more than adornment—they’re messengers of healing energy, lovingly cleansed and charged with intention before ever meeting wax.

Our commitment goes far beyond scent. We handcraft each candle using a luxurious coconut-apricot wax blend that is non-toxic, pet-safe, and child-friendly. Every fragrance is blended in small batches, ensuring consistency, vibrational integrity, and care in every pour. From wick to wax, every detail matters—because your peace of mind matters.

With proper wick care, each candle offers 70–80 hours of clean, beautiful burn time. And with every order, we include a Candle Care Card to help you get the most from your candle—because this isn’t just a product. It’s a part of our heart.

Each candle we make carries the love we still hold for Steven. It’s a way to honor him, to light a path forward through the darkness of loss, and to remind others that healing can begin with the smallest spark.

We’re so deeply honored to share our candles with you, and we hope they bring warmth to your space, comfort to your spirit, and light to your heart.

With love and light always,
Bernice & Robert Mills
& Quality Control Pup 🐾 Bailey Mills

💫 Each crystal is lovingly cleansed and charged with intention before becoming part of your candle.
✨ Burn with care. Burn with purpose. Burn with love. ✨
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