Our Story

It started in 2018 with a simple question: What if something old be given a new life?

I began by rescuing forgotten candle jars and antique crystal bowls — the kind you’d find tucked away in a cupboard or on the dusty shelf of an antique store. Pieces with a story. Pieces with character. Instead of letting them gather dust, I gave them a second life — this time, filled with light.

What began as creative curiosity quickly turned into something more. Friends started asking if they could buy one. Then colleagues. One thing led to another — and before long, Carlton St. Candles was born.

Today, our candles carry a distinctly vintage vibe. Each piece feels like it belongs on a well worn dresser, a side table with cottage garden flowers, or a sunlit window ledge. Timeless and created to be treasured.

We use premium coconut soy wax blended with some of the finest fragrances available in Australia. They aren’t the cheapest — and they’re not meant to be. These are candles that burn with a smooth, creamy finish and release a fragrance that gently fills the room, lingering long after the flame is snuffed.

Sustainability isn’t an afterthought — it’s where we began. Every vessel is reclaimed glass or thoughtfully chosen to be reused around your home. When the wax is gone, the story isn’t over. And you decide what the next story looks like by repurposing the jar around your home.

Each candle is hand-poured in our home in New Town, Hobart, with patience and care in every step. Small batches. Careful curing. Thoughtful details.

Because we believe a candle should do more than scent a room.

It should encourage time for reflection and moments of stillness and calm.