Our Story

The Story Behind Smell Good Candles

Our story began back in 2011 when Jennifer and I started making a few candles for friends and family. A decade later, in 2021, we decided to pick up the craft again.

The response was overwhelming. Everyone loved the scents and kept telling us we should start a real business.

The name itself came from a special moment with our 7-year-old granddaughter. She picked up one of our candles, took a sniff, and said, "Oh... smell good!"

When I asked her what, she smiled and said, "Candles."

Right then and there, Smell Good Candles was born.

We started taking our candles and wax melts to a few small local shows. The response was incredible, so we decided to turn our passion into a true small business and officially formed our LLC in 2022.

Since then, we've expanded beyond candles and wax melts. Today our product line includes handcrafted soaps, whipped body lotions, body sprays, room sprays, candles, and wax melts.

Everything we make is handcrafted in small batches. Our soy-based products are carefully tested for quality, safety, and performance so you can enjoy amazing fragrances with confidence.

Handmade in Iowa

Today you'll find us at farmers markets, craft shows, and community events throughout Iowa, meeting customers face-to-face and sharing the products we love to make.

Thank you for supporting our small business and allowing us to be part of your home.

Every product is handcrafted in small batches in Muscatine County using carefully selected ingredients and fragrance oils. From candles and wax melts to soaps and body products, quality and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we create.