BEAUTIFULLY DONE, 2024

Sharing some of our top moments from this year. We look forward to creating more beautiful moments together.

INTRODUCED TWO CAPSULE COLLECTIONS

• Petite Patisserie
• Memory Lane
• Elements

  

CELEBRATED OUR 30th Anniversary

ADDED THREE NEW SCENTS TO OUR LINEUP

• Driftwood
• Midnight Pumpkin
• Summer Vine

  

POURED NEARLY 20 MILLION CANDLES IN OUR MINNESOTA FACILITY

FOUND IN OVER 4,000 SPECIALTY AND DEPARTMENT STORES

• Find a local stockist near you

We recently teamed up with another local Minnesota company, Blu Dot to create a beautiful custom candle collection.

Blu Dot came to us with their aspirations of having their own candle line to complement their home furnishings. Our teams worked effortlessly together on vessel design, color and fragrance. We provided our expertise on product development, testing and our state-of-the-art manufacturing processes.

The outcome is a thoughtfully designed collection of four fragrances: The Shop, Grandpa's Glove, Forbidden Snack, and Lost in the Mild (Outdoor). We couldn't stop there, and we snuck in an exclusive assortment of unscented taper candles. 

BEAUTIFULLY DONE.

Outside of producing our line of candles, our capabilities extend to private and custom label. Learn more about our manufacturing capabilities at illumemanufacturing.com.

Shop the entire Blu Dot home fragrance collection at bludot.com.

   

To celebrate our 30th anniversary, our Artist Founded, Artist-Led Collection features the abstract paintings of ILLUME’s founder Lynette Reed.

Lynette Reed is a painter and fragrance guru, who once upon a time founded our beloved ILLUME brand. Having found her way back to art during the pandemic lockdown, Lynette now sells her paintings internationally and was selected for the London Art Biennale. She believes painting is like life: Truly trust yourself and follow your inner voice; in the end you will prevail.

Hear Lynette's story, and get to know the maker.

WHERE ART + OLFACTIVE MIX

We're launching a limited edition collection to celebrate our 30th anniversary.
Featuring beautiful works of art alongside past favorite fragrances. Dropping next week; follow along on our social channels for the latest.

Get to know our well-balanced blend of formats + their accompanying styling tips.

STATEMENT GLASS
3 Wicks | 60 Hours Burn Time
This candle is sized just right for a centerpiece arrangement at a height that allows you to exchange smiles with a friend across the way

VANITY TIN
1 Wick | 50 Hours Burn Time
Tins are designed with a peek-a-boo interior, perfect for leaving out unlit and unlidded for a softed fragrance throw

AROMATIC DIFFUSER
3 Month Fragrance Throw
To create an extra lovely aromatic experience, place a dried botanical stem into the diffuser with the reed

DEMI VANITY TIN
1 Wick | 20 Hours Burn Time
Pairs perfectly with the height of our Aromatic Diffuser to create a capsule collection for your shelf or bookcase

BOXED GLASS
1 Wick | 50 Hours Burn Time
Pair with our Vanity Tin for a complementary mix of size and style - one pattern, one solid color

BALTIC GLASS
1 Wick | 60 Hours Burn Time
A simple statement on its own, place near a reflective surface for the optimal rich glow

With our refills it’s easy to reduce, reuse, and try out a new fragrance or two.

Our Refillable Boxed Glass Candle has a clean burning, plant-based wax blend. It's refill companion is sustainably packaged in a compostable paper cup. 

TO REFILL YOUR CANDLE

• Remove leftover wax from your boxed glass candle vessel, and clean with warm soapy water.
• Push the bottom of the refill container upward and pull the wax refill out by its wick
• Place refill in a clean boxed glass candle
• TIP: Place the refill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes beforehand for easiest removal.

Our Refillable Aromatic Diffuser and refill has an alcohol-free blend of finely-crafted oils for flameless ambience.

TO REFILL YOUR DIFFUSER

• Unscrew the ceramic collar on your original diffuser.
• Pour new oil into the vessel.
• Replace the collar and arrange the fresh reeds.

Create a signature scent for your home by layering coordinating candle scents. Signature scents can elevate the experience you want to embrace. 

Our newest launch, DRIFTWOOD pairs beautifully with FRESH SEA SALT. Burned together, evokes the feeling of being in the sun and sand.

The citron blossom in Driftwood brightens the sea salt spray in Fresh Sea Salt.

Gifts that charm, delight & make them swoon. Explore our gifting ideas for all the loves in your life.

GALENTINE

Surprise & delight with a Demi Vanity Tin candle. Add a coffee shop gift card, and wrap in a bow.

PARTNER

Compliment dinner at home with a swoon-worthy tablescape. Add a Statement Glass candle and coordinating Tapers with fresh blooms. 

YOURSELF

Indulge with an at home spa night with our charming Bath Soak, Lavish Hand Cream and coordinating Pearl Glass candle.

We're partnering with Chris & Jason from @brassandbricks to share a craft cocktail inspired by our Blackberry Absinthe fragrance for the new year! We’re calling this beauty the Fée Des Mûres, the Blackberry Fairy, which is sure to embody the complex and delightful notes of our Blackberry Absinthe candle and diffuser.

What you'll need:

• 2 ounces Crème de Mure
• 3/4 ounce rich simple syrup (2 cups sugar to 1 cup water)
• 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1 egg white
• 1/4 ounce absinthe
• Lavender bitters
• Blackberries and lime for garnish

How to make it:

• Combine crème de mure, simple syrup, egg white and lemon juice in a shaker
• Shake vigorously without ice to combine ingredients and emulsify the egg white
• Add ice to shaker and shake until chilled
• Wash your coupe glass with absinthe and discard the excess
• Strain shaker into coupe glass
• Garnish with three drops of lavender bitters, and blackberry lime skewer
• Feeling extra fancy? Light an alcohol-soaked sugar cube on a spade to impress the crowd
• Sip and enjoy! Cheers!