The family-owned company marks a decade in business with the launch of two new signature candles inspired by the place it calls home.

CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Charleston Candle Co. is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the launch of Charleston and The Holy City, two new signature candles that reflect the city at the heart of the family-owned company’s story.

The milestone marks a decade since founder Kristen Schwiers first began pouring candles in the kitchen of the small apartment she shared with her husband, Chaz. What started as a creative outlet in the summer of 2016 has now become a Charleston staple that has grown alongside the city itself.

Charleston Candle Co. remains family-owned, locally operated and committed to producing every candle by hand. The company is marking the anniversary with two new candles that capture what makes Charleston special.

The Charleston candle, rooted in the South, was created as a travel-friendly keepsake for visitors who want to bring the feeling of the city home. The fragrance opens with bergamot, sea salt, fleur de sel and lemon blossom, followed by peony, mint, star jasmine, gardenia and rosewater. Notes of juniper, marine, amber mist and violet musk complete the scent.

The Holy City candle, steeped in tradition, is a larger, premium candle designed for those who already call Charleston home. Bergamot, mandarin orange and French lavender lead into star jasmine, violet petal and geranium, with a warm base of guaiacwood, patchouli and rich amber.

“Ten years ago, I never could have imagined Charleston Candle Co. would grow into what it is today,” said Schwiers. “This anniversary has given us the opportunity to look back and appreciate everything it took to get here.”

“The Charleston and The Holy City candles exemplify our journey and connection to the city itself,” she continued. “Reaching 10 years is incredibly meaningful for our family and community, and we wanted to celebrate it by creating something that absolutely honors Charleston.”

Charleston Candle Co. opened its flagship store at 218 St. Philip Street in 2021. Constructed in 1849, the historic building originally served as a grocery store and private residence before becoming home to The Peoples Federation Bank, Charleston’s first African American bank, in 1920.

The flagship has since become the center of Charleston Candle Co.’s retail, production and candle-making experiences. In honor of the company’s 10th anniversary, the studio has been redesigned in partnership with Public Regard, creating a refreshed space that reflects the brand’s next chapter.

Every Charleston Candle Co. candle continues to be hand-poured in small batches using 100% natural soy wax. The company uses lead-and zinc-free cotton and paper wicks and carefully selected fragrance oils that meet strict safety standards.

Charleston and The Holy City are available at Charleston Candle Co.’s flagship store at 218 St. Philip Street and online at charlestoncandleco.com.


ABOUT CHARLESTON CANDLE CO.

Charleston Candle Co. is a Charleston-based artisan candle brand specializing in thoughtfully designed, hand-poured candles inspired by home, place, and experience. Known for elevated aesthetics and high-quality craftsmanship, the brand has an extensive core collection and collaborates with partners to create products rooted in storytelling and community.

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