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1. Otherland creates magical, hand-poured candles in beyond-gorgeous packaging. It always has its core scents, but regularly rolls out limited editions so you'll want to keep stocking up over and over again.
2. Harlem Candle Co. — a candle store with beautifully designed home fragrances that draw inspiration from the rich history of the Harlem Renaissance. Think: jazzy night clubs, musical icons, and prominent figures (hello, there's a candle named after the legendary Langston Hughes!).
3. Uncommon Goods is about to become your go-to shop for all things unique, and its candles are no exception. It has fun, creative, and eccentric picks that, might I say, make great gifts.
4. Ember Candle Co. on Etsy makes darling skull candles. Please, just peep these beauties; they practically sell themselves.
5. Anthropologie, aka the *queen* of candles, offers up a variety of heavenly options that look as magical as they smell.
6. P.F. Candle Co. designs aromatic candles with that chic, minimalistic Cali vibe. You'll want one on every bookshelf, table, and windowsill in your house.
7. Urban Outfitters is always stocking up its candle collection with unique picks that would get any Gen Z-er's stamp of approval. The options are all funky, pretty, and magical.
8. Target has tons of affordable picks and styles to choose from. From its in-house brand (Opalhouse, I see you), to Joanna Gaines' Hearth & Hand, you have some great options, my friend.
9. Brooklyn Candle Studio offers up the minimalist packaging your modern apartment has been waiting for. Artists have even partnered with the brand to create dreamy packaging with notable scents.
10. Boy Smells dreams up candles with truly unique scents in pretty packaging. Hello, please meet the scent Cinderose: A blend of rose, orange blossom, and jasmine mixed with smoke, cedar, and birch tar.
11. Homesick sells a candle for every occasion (Father's Day, special memories, big life moments, you name it) so if you're ever struggling on gift ideas, Homesick has you covered.
12. West Elm's candle selection covers everything from clean and classic, to wood barrel and funky pineapple-shaped picks. Basically, there's something for everyone here.
13. NapaUncorked on Etsy transforms wine bottles into candles, and even personalizes them for your special occasions. Whether you love wine or are looking for the perfect gift (hey, might as well get two if it's both!), this cute Etsy shop is your place.
14. Pottery Barn features lots of incredibly cool candles in a range of prices (just peep this multi-wick, hammered candle!), plus *sooo* many actually fabulous flameless wick options.
15. The Grommet is no stranger to innovation and its candles follow suit. Here you can find spiral wick candles, self-extinguishing ones, and other amazingly unconventional picks.
16. Yankee Candle — aka the champion of creating candles in every delicious scent known to man — has a huge range of styles and scents, including personalized options. You're sure to find a smell you love (though nothing tops "Pink Sands" — that's just a fact).
17. Witchy Wicks on Etsy crafts magical candles inspired by nostalgia and our favorite TV show moments. Look at these darling labels! Your home needs at least five of them.
Me making a wish that I win the lottery so I can buy a lifetime supply of candles:
