Founded in the spring of 2022, Coco Brown Candle Co. was born from a lifelong love of candles and the moods they create. From the soft flicker of a flame to the way a scent can transform a space, candles have always captivated me. That fascination grew into a passion for crafting safe, thoughtful, and luxurious candles for others to enjoy.
In my small studio in Hampton Roads, Virginia, I spend hours testing, pouring, and perfecting each candle by hand. Whether in glass or tin vessels, every product is personally labeled, packaged, and stamped with care—because I believe in what I create. My goal is simple: to add warmth and elegance to your space in a way that feels intentional and lasting.
What’s in a Name? Coco Brown Candle Co. began at home, sparked by curiosity and a bit of nostalgia. I’ve loved candles since my college days in 1996, when three amber-colored, leopard-print pillar candles helped turn my dorm into a calming retreat during long nights of studying and balancing life. I still have two of those candles today—they remind me of the transition from youth to adulthood and the comfort a simple flame can bring.
The idea to make my own candles came in 2019, when I salvaged leftover wax from a favorite store-bought candle and repurposed it into wax melts. That small act led to deeper research, a candle-making kit, and countless hours of testing wax blends and phthalate-free fragrances. Eventually, I discovered coconut soy wax—clean-burning, sustainable, and beautifully fragrant. “Coco” for coconut, and “Brown” for my surname, came together to form the name that now represents every candle I proudly pour.
It’s been a journey of creativity, science, and joy—and I’m so glad you’re here to be part of it.
“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” ― Buddha