Before Parkwood Avenue Candles became a reality, my days were guided by concern for my family's health and the pursuit of genuine comfort at home. My journey began when I discovered how everyday toxins quietly shape our well-being. Headlines about hormone disruptors and studies linking indoor air pollution to serious diseases left me unsettled and motivated to act. Home should be a refuge, not a source of worry, so I began replacing household products with safer versions one by one. Still, each time I searched for candles, my heart sank at the lack of options: fragrances that stirred memories or brought joy were nearly always tangled with chemicals I knew I needed to avoid.

This challenge became my opportunity. I wanted more than a candle that smelled pleasant. I craved peace of mind - a way to fill my space with warmth and scent, confident I was protecting those I love. That pursuit led me to study ingredients, tinker with coco-soy wax blends at my kitchen table, and, finally, blend the first clean, luscious scent I could truly call my own.

Through years of research as Dr. Elise Wilkerson, I've learned how what we breathe shapes how we feel and even how we heal. Parkwood Avenue Candles celebrates the beauty of toxin-free living, each hand-poured candle a promise of safety, comfort, and artisanal joy. Every customer, every home, deserves that same peace. Together, we can build brighter, cleaner spaces - one candle at a time.