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Hi! My name is Ella, I am 19 and completely obsessed with candles

As I stated previously, I love candles. Every time I would walk into a shop that stocked candles I would, without fail, stop and smell each scent, then continue to purchase my favourite one! As my collection started to grow I realised that every time I was burning my candles I would begin to get headaches. That’s when I did some research… I realised that the candles I was burning use paraffin wax which is actually toxic and not good for your lungs to ingest, causing headaches and can eventually lead to all sorts of other health problems.

After figuring this issue out I went online and purchased some candle making equipment of my own, including coconut-soy wax and non-toxic fragrance oils, and began binge watching Youtube tutorials so I could make some candles that were safe for my home. After a while I had candle making mastered and had friends and family wanting me to make some for their homes. That’s when I decided to start Melt Your Heart, as I had finally found something I had a great passion for and something everyone seemed to enjoy!

Not only did I start Melt Your Heart as I had found a passion that I wanted to share with the world but also a way to build confidence in myself as I have extreme social anxiety and found it really difficult to immerse myself in the workforce. Since starting up my small business in 2023 I have seen extreme growth, not only in my small business but in myself, leaving me very proud.

I cannot take all the credit for this growth though. Without the support of my Mum, my grandparents and the rest of my HUGE and amazing family, I would not have made it to where I am today, so a massive thank you to them!

Each of my candles and reed diffusers are handcrafted by me using non-toxic and Australian made ingredients inside my little studio in the small coastal town of Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia.