Justice is best served warm, a flame that lights the path towards a bright future as we work to uplift and amplify the voices of marginalized communities. A comforting blend of sandalwood, vanilla tonka and guiac wood creates a cozy atmosphere; a reminder that self-care is crucial as together we create a world that seeks to balance the scales of inequality and privilege. 20% of the retail price of the Justice candle will be donated to Black Women in Motion, a Toronto-based, youth-led organization that empowers and supports the advancement of black womxn and survivors of sexual violence. Black Women in Motion works within an anti-racist, intersectional feminist, trauma-informed and survivor-centred framework to create culturally-relevant content, educational tools, healing spaces and economic opportunities for black womxn.
Our 8 oz candles are made from North American soy wax and burn for 40-50 hours. Hand-poured in grey highlands with fine, phthalate-free fragrances.
SHY WOLF
The strike of a match. The light of a candle. Scent that slowly rises. Shuffling your favourite deck until the moment is right. The draw of the cards. Dropping the needle on your favorite LP. Sweet ritual.
With a name inspired by the duality that lives within us all, we believe the small pause that lighting your candle brings is worth honouring; how a small action brings forth a steady, warm light. With fragrance blends as diverse as the folks who burn them, our candles were made for both quiet, sacred moments alone and cozy gatherings with the ones you love most.
OUR FOUNDER
When Julie Klukas felt a spark of inspiration, she was compelled to fan its flames. We’ve all heard that cry at one time or another, and then it’s up to us to either follow or ignore it. But fire is in Julie’s blood…she worked as a firefighter in her community, and she knows its power. She’s adept at channeling it. She loves rock and roll and she loves pulling tarot, but most of all she loves her pack. Her community. Her world. And she knew it was time to do something for all of them, and for herself.
OUR STORY
Candles evoke the sacred. Fire is part of nature but also apart from nature, just as we are. There’s something so innately human about a flickering flame, because it burns like the inner longings that we all have within us.
We have a lot in common with fire.
Julie wanted to invite others to explore their own passions and memories. To light a fire, draw down the sacred and go within. But like the leader of a wolf pack, she knew that she had to go first…and that others would follow where she dared to walk. So she stuck out on her own and began the journey that led to Shy Wolf. She was joined by a fellow firefighter who quickly became her right-hand woman, and not long afterwards they were joined by the rest of our pack.
OUR STUDIO
Tucked away in the village of Grey Highlands, Ontario, our studio is surrounded by an empire of forest fed by the waters of the Saugeen. Moved by the raw beauty of our surroundings, we hand-pour each candle in the historic building we call home. They’re sustainably crafted with soy wax, cotton wicks, and a custom blend of natural scents inspired by classic rock and the tarot.
We invite you to light your favourite candle and retreat into your favourite nook, like a wolf coming home to its den. And just like the wolves, you’ll know when it’s time to tend to your inner fire… and connect to the wilderness within.