Crafty Chook Candles began from my love of creating beautiful, thoughtful spaces. I've always been drawn to interiors, furniture, colour, fabrics and texture, the small details that make a house feel like home. I love European farmhouse style, rustic elements and pieces that feel warm, timeless and have a story.  Candles have always been part of that for me, not just for scent, but for the ambience they create and the way they soften a space.  The first candle I ever made, I called "Home", without really realising at the time how much that word would come to define what I create.  The amber jars were a natural choice for me, understated, earthy and versatile, designed to complement interiors rather than compete with them.   My candles are made to be styled, layered into decor and enjoyed as part of everyday living, while also supporting moments of calm and wellbeing.  My love for interiors isn't new.  When my children were just two and three, I completed part of an interior design course, drawn to the way colour, texture and thoughtful design can completely transform a space.  l also opened an upcycled furniture store, restoring and reimagining pieces so they could be loved all over again.  Over the years, I've also renovated homes ranging from simple do-ups to full transformations and even a new build.  That hands on experience has shaped the way I think about spaces, how they feel, how they function, and how the smallest details, like lighting and scent, can change the entire atmosphere of a room.

I've always gravitated to natural products so using 100% soy wax felt like an obvious decision.  It burns cleaner and longer and aligns with my values around sustainability and mindful living.  All the fragrances are phthalate free chosen carefully so they feel comforting and refined rather than overpowering.  Alongside my love of design, I've long been interested in aromatherapy and the way scent can shift a mood, memory and emotion.  Candles felt like the perfect place to begin blending these worlds, and I'm continuing to deepen my knowledge and move further into this space as Crafty Chook evolves.  

Each candle is hand poured in small batches in Papamoa, created with intention and care.  My hope is that they bring warmth, beauty and a sense of home into your space, either they're lit during quiet moments, shared with loved ones, or simply sitting on a shelf adding to the atmosphere. 

Thank you for being here and for supporting a small local business built on creatively, connection and comfort.

Explore the collection and find a scent that feels like home.

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Justine