Hello
Welcome to Ivy & Willow Botanicals, my name is Lesleyanne and I'm the owner and creator.
My company was created from the need to create a healthier candle, born out of very real concerns surrounding the impact paraffin candles had on the environment and on my family's health and on the environment.
From small beginnings at my kitchen table, I began making soy wax candles as an alternative to buying traditional paraffin counterparts. this is the story of my journey.
My Story
In 2015 I made my very first candle and by Christmas 2016 I made them as gifts for family and friends, by Christmas 2017 I dared to sell my wares at the occasional fair. In 2018 I made the bold decision to launch my own website and my first brand.
My background is far removed from candles, having been an NHS nurse since I was 16, the latter 24 years as an ICU nurse. In 2021 I retired from the NHS after 38 years, and moved to the coast to fulfill my dream and open my own shop. My shop was beautiful and I loved every second of it.
Unfortunately in April I was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer and underwent major surgery and 7 months of chemotherapy. To concentrate on my health, both my shop and my candle brand both closed down. Early 2024 has been spent creating a new brand, same quality candles, new name, fresh new look. I hope you'll continue to love my work and support Ivy & Willow Botanicals.
Our fragrances are all Phthalates and Paraben free and are suitable for vegans.
Every candle is prepared, wicked, poured, labelled and packed by me in the studio.
Ivy & Willow are 100% soy wax and all our fragrance oils are manufactured in Europe to IFRA Standards.
Our wicks are made from cotton and supported with linen stability threads. We have no additives, dyes or glittery bits and all of our outer packaging is 100% recyclable. Our labels are 100% paper, our honey jars and tins are reusable.
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