
How it started.
Hi, I’m Candace!
The hands and heart behind MEL.
I started MEL after stepping away from a business that no longer felt aligned. What began as a curiosity about beeswax turned into something much deeper: a devotion to the bees, the rituals of slow living, and creating with purpose. Every candle is made by hand in Portugal using 100% pure beeswax sourced directly from local beekeepers. It’s an offering of warmth, intention, and simplicity.
Beeswax is nature’s cleanest wax, free from the toxins and greenwashing of soy and paraffin. It burns longer, smells subtly of honey, and supports both you and the ecosystem that made it. MEL exists to honor the connection between flame and keeper, between hive and home.

A clean burn.
Why Beeswax?
Because it’s real. It’s pure. It exists because of the work of bees, and that’s something I’ll never take for granted.
I wanted these candles to be pure, free from chemicals or anything that doesn’t belong in your home. That decision came with trade-offs. The smooth, glossy perfection you might expect from mass-produced candles? I traded it for the natural, irregular beauty of beeswax in its truest form. Each surface tells its own story, unique and imperfect. Character is etched into each one. If you look closely, each candle carries its own fingerprint, a little reminder that nature doesn’t do perfect.
I source my wax directly from beekeepers in Portugal because I believe in supporting the people who care for the bees. Every candle is made the traditional way. Tapers are hand-dipped, pillars are hand-poured, and I never use silicone molds or release agents because I want to keep the wax as pure as possible.
But Beeswax isn’t just beautiful, it’s also the cleanest and most sustainable choice for candles. Unlike paraffin, which releases toxins, or soy, which often comes from deforested land and undergoes heavy processing, beeswax burns naturally clean, purifies the air, and carries the subtle, warm scent of honey straight from the hive.

More Than a Candle
Moments that become memories
MEL is about more than just candles. It’s about creating moments. A chance to pause, breathe, and reconnect. A way to fill your home with something warm and real. A reminder that small, intentional choices matter.
I didn’t expect to end up here, but now I can’t imagine being anywhere else.
Welcome to MEL. I hope these candles bring you as much joy as they bring me.
Beeswax Candles
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Heritage Pillars
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Lumina Stubbies
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Dinner Tapers
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