What’s not to love about lighting a candle to set a mood? Kansas City has long been home to some of the most prolific scented-candle makers in the country. Although all of these are homegrown, they’re now available throughout the U.S. and beyond. Here are a few of our favorites:
MerSea
MerSea launched with candles that evoked the atmosphere of summer by the sea. Now they’ve expanded far beyond that with clothing and accessories, but the candles are still a staple. Saltair is our preferred candle when we want to escape landlocked Kansas City. Check their website for local shops that carry the scented products, from reed diffusers to hand soap.
Mixture
Did you know that Mixture candles are made locally? And it’s expanded beyond candles with lines of bath and body products and eau de parfum. So now you can light a Blanc de Noir candle at home, and spritz yourself with the scent when away. General Store & Co. and many other local retailers carry Mixture products.
Saluté by Sempre Beve
Terrasi Living owner Ursula Terrasi celebrates her heritage with the line of candles she created that are inspired by Italian aperitivi. After the 90+ hour burn time of the 12-ounce candle, save the artisanal sand-etched glass to serve the aperitivo. We stock up on Champagna when we’re in the shop; it’s our preferred drink—and scent. Saluté!