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ABOUT HOPOTHECARY CANDLES
Hello, I’m Dee…
I’m the maker, photographer, label-sticker, box-packer and general candle obsessive behind Hopothecary.
Based in Somerset, I started Hopothecary because I wanted to create fragrances that captured the places, seasons and little moments I love — the smell of a wild garden at dusk, a walk along the South West coast, the warmth of an autumn evening.
I’m fascinated by the way scent can instantly transport us. A fragrance can take you back to a particular place, remind you of someone you love or make an ordinary evening feel just a little bit special.
My background is in textile design, so I’ve always been drawn to colour, texture and beautiful objects. Photography is another love of mine, and I’m happiest when I’m making, styling, photographing or generally faffing about with something creative.
Hopothecary is a small, independent business and every candle is made in small batches with lots of care (and occasionally a slightly ridiculous number of boxes taking over the house).
I hope you enjoy discovering the collection as much as I enjoy creating it.
MORE THAN JUST A CANDLE
We only work with the most ethical of suppliers, sourcing renewable, biodegradable vegetable based waxes. Vegan and cruelty free fragrance oils and we use recycled, recyclable or reusable glass or ceramic vessels.
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PACKAGING
We only use eco-friendly recycled tissue paper and packaging boxes which in turn are 100% recyclable.
We stuff the boxes full with biodegradable packing peanuts so we don't need any of the dreaded bubble wrap!
Although we do have a little oxo-degradable cushion packaging for those very precious parcels!
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Did you know that packing peanuts are made from starch and can be washed away down the sink with zero harm to our waterways? Pretty cool eh!
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WHY VEGETABLE WAX?
Soy wax, made from the soy bean, contains no artificial ingredients and is much safer and kinder to the environment than traditional paraffin based candles.
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Not only that, but it is a sustainable product from a renewable source and gives a longer and cleaner burn.
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Our wax supplier has a commitment to protecting biodiversity and ecosystems and reducing environmental impact, and to be 100% deforestation free.
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A soy wax candle produces way less soot than it's paraffin competitors and doesn't release potentially harmful toxins into the environment.
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It's biodegradable too, so when you have finished burning your candle you can wash the jar with warm soapy water, ready to reuse the vessel in your home.
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