Our Story
How it Started
My name is Autumn and I am the founder/creator of Flickering Feline Candle Co! I picked up candle making in February 2023 after a friend from graduate school invited me over to try making candles using a kit from Amazon. We didn’t really know what we were doing, but it was so much fun that I had to learn more about it! I didn’t realize at the time just how complicated it is to make one good candle. Candle making is the perfect balance between a science and an art, and I quickly fell in love with it.
From there, I found candle makers and content creators on social media who had turned their candles into a business and thought – why not try? Since then, I’ve been learning non-stop about business management, packaging/shipping, brand design, pop-up events, ecommerce, and so much more! Learning to wear so many different hats is difficult but rewarding, and I’m excited to see where it goes. I’m glad you’re stopping by for part of the journey!
In September of 2024, I left graduate school and am now working full time in a job I enjoy. I am working hard to maintain and grow my business while balancing this full time workload, as many small business owners do!
Why cat-themed candles?
I’ve always loved cats and think they are quite intriguing, inspiring, and expressive (and of course, very lovable). When I got into candle making, I had the idea to create fragrances based on all the moods and behaviors of cats. Although translating cat behaviors into fragrances can be a tricky and abstract process, I’ve had so much fun with it and hope that my candles will resonate with cat and candle lovers alike! When I work on a fragrance, I begin with a cat theme/concept in mind and develop the fragrance around that concept. You can read about the themes/concepts on the website under the candles' "Behind the Fragrance" tabs and on my story cards at in-person markets!
And of course, my partner and I’s cat, Nova (as in Supernova), is always an unending source of inspiration <3
What does the future hold...?
Although I can't say for sure, I do have a lot of ideas I'm working to bring to life! I released a seasonal fall/Halloween candle in September and just released my wintertime/holiday fragrances in November. I am also working on new things to add to my permanent, year round lineup.
My biggest long-term goal is to add art to my business. Because each fragrance is cat-inspired, I'd like to create a mascot cat for each fragrance to visually convey the themes. I am experimenting with this on my holiday/seasonal fragrances to give it a sort of trial run. I am new to drawing digitally with software and a tablet, and am enjoying the process so far. As of the time I'm writing this, I released my first candle with my own art + stickers (Witch's Familiar) a couple months ago, and also just released a holiday candle (Tree Topper) with original label art!
Someday in the far future, I'd like to offer subscription boxes or something similar. I may even branch out from cat-themed candles into something new...who knows? :3
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