Christian is a true joy to be around, she is one of the makers we have had the pleasure of hanging out with - she's Leeds based and a TOTAL babe. We are working together on a cheeky collab - so watch this space...
Hello, we are Golden Hour Co. My name is Christian, and this is our story.
In late 2018, I was going through a tough time with my Mental Health. Losing passion for everything I loved, I wasn’t working and there was nothing that could bring me out of bed in the morning.
Christmas was coming up, I was jobless but I knew I needed to give back to those who had been a vital support system through these months. There was no other choice but to hone my creativity- I always wanted to make things for people that celebrated my love for them and what they meant to me.
Having recently moved in to my own home, I asked for £50 candles for Christmas as the ultimate 'adulting' gift. I bought myself cheap knock-offs of huge brands just to have a taste of the luxury I was trying to capture by lighting them. I wasn't thinking about the scents, just testing and trying to by those that didn't eventually give me a headache.. I certainly didn't even stop to think about the environmental affects of my little obsession either.
One sleepless night (of many) thinking about this I researched for weeks and scoured the internet until I had an idea… Look up the aromatherapy benefits of blending essential oils, and make lovely smelling soy wax candles to give to loved ones as gifts!
And since I was currently jobless, what about giving some of my friends the opportunity to purchase some last minute gifts for their friends and family? You don't know how long I sat on this until I ran the idea through all of the people close to me. I was overwhelmed by the support and the love that was being given to me as I opened up about what I was going through and let them know that this may be the way to pull me through that awful time.
With £300 to my name, I bought everything I needed to make my first batch. A few weeks later, an amazing friend with the coolest furniture store in Lincolnshire, placed a mind-blowing order. We sold 7 candles in the first day they were in store. I still remember that day and the feeling of getting those purchases confirmed. The buzz from those first trips to the post office. That buzz has not stopped!
When you buy a Golden Hour product with your hard earned money, I am here ensuring that you get the best product for your wellbeing as well as your home. That through carefully selected materials and packaging, we take care of the earth. And most importantly, that we build a community that empowers mental health.
I can't thank this little business enough for the sheer joy it's brought me. But I cannot thank my customers- my friends and family enough for giving life to Golden Hour Co. and giving me an incredible reason to exist.
https://www.goldenhourcompany.co.uk/ourstory