My brother and I used to have a very special ritual as we were younger - we would brew some tea, light a candle and have a talk about our day. I loved that so much because it brought us closer.
Candles create this special a bit mystical atmosphere, an escape from reality. The idea of cat candles was born from this - I really wanted to let people have their own ritual but with a cat-shaped candle that would be simple but cute and warm.
These candles are special in every way - I design and make containers at home and fire them at a pottery studio in Montreal. The whole process from scratch takes a few weeks but that is so worth it!
It is candles, though, that bring those containers to life. They are hand poured by Light a Dream, which is a really magical place.
Let me tell you about Light a Dream a bit. It is non-for-profit organization that provides vocational training and job opportunities to young adults with intellectual disabilities. These students and alumni are the ones that pour these candles.
To support them in many possible ways, apart from the obvious payments for their amazing services, I also donate 10% of each sale to Light a Dream. I hope their doors stay open forever!
I am so happy that I found them and we keep working together creating new candles and spreading the warmth in many ways.
By the way, they also have an amazing gift shop full of amazing candles near Montreal, in Pointe-Claire. Going there feels like a holiday every time - everything is beautifully arranged and feels welcoming. So, if you live near the area, I cannot recommend them enough! They can also pour candles into your own container or can take a special order.
