About Our Founder

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I come from a long line of self created food and beverage companies. So I suppose I am a serial entrepreneur.  However, when I put my passion into one of my adventures, it's with absolute dedication and thorough research and a commitment I have rarely been able to find in other people. Through the success of those brands over the past 15 years, I was afforded the opportunity to find my true passion - travel. 

I have been able to travel all over the world and the short story is Italy stole my heart. Their passionate people, food, art, decor, simple life, two hour afternoon riposo, the smell of coffee down the streets, the panneterias, festive music, incredible architecture, and let's not forget their gelato too; well it just brought me to a place where I knew I belonged and my soul felt at peace.

European Italians have a passion for everything they do and they want their outcome of hard work to equal success whether it is in the simple act of making pasta for dinner or spending years painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling. That very idea has resonated with me since the moment I traveled to Italy for the first time. I've learned a lot since the time I first traversed their streets until now. But one thing has remained the same, I've always been thankful for every moment my son and I were able to spend in Italy as a single mother sharing the most perfect moments in the most unbelievable settings and meeting people who have touched our hearts forever. Kids grow up and I continue to evolve, but just like my candles, I want to have the experience of being reminded of my most special moments in life. The sounds, the smells, the colors, and oh the people you get to share the moments with have been my inspiration for this company.

So, here I am making and doing what I love in ways I hope brings peace and happiness into your lives through gifting or personal use of our hand poured candles. I also wish success into your companies with our private label brands or corporate gifting options. Brand recognition can be attained and retained for years to come through your customer's experiences and our candles bring brand awareness elevating any experience.

So, hence the name Grazie Candle Co - Just my simple way of saying thank you, in Italian of course, for each and every one of those moments. And thank you to each and every one who wants to share in those new moments through our products. So andiamo friends ;)