About Us
Thanks for taking an interest in me and my company! It's an honor, really. Needless to say, I love candles. Always have. Before I started this company, you could bet on at least one candle burning at all times around the house. Eventually, the idea came to me. Since you love candles so much, why don't you just make your own? What a great idea, Shelia!
The process started out slowly. Lots of trials. Lots of errors. But as time went on, I ended up getting pretty good at this whole candle-making thing. My friends thought so too!
Then another idea came. Why don't I start my own candle company?
Another spectacular idea, sure. But if I was really going to bring this thing to life, I knew I'd have to name the company something special. One night after a heavy brainstorming session, I decided to pick up where I left off in the morning and go to bed. All of a sudden, the name came to me in the form of my husband. Before he died in 2010, he owned a seafood company called Waterway Foods International. That night I had a dream where he told me how wonderful it was that I named my company after his own. That was it! Waterway Candle Co. I woke up overwhelmed with joy and a newfound sense of purpose.
Now a bit about my approach to candle making. I make each candle as if I’m making it for myself. My goal is to provide high-quality, luxury candles made with the finest, nontoxic ingredients at an affordable price. The world would be a better (and much nicer smelling) place if everyone had candles they loved to light!
Eco-friendliness underlines every part of my company. I use repurposed wine bottles for vessels, and all of my other products are recyclable. If you order a candle, don't be surprised if it arrives in a box that has already been used. The packaging peanuts I use are also biodegradable and melt in water. I've spent hours with my friends’ kids turning these little things into impromptu science experiments. Fun for all ages!
Lastly, a few more things about me: I live in paradise on St. Simons Island, Georgia. I'm a mom to an incredible 26-year-old son named Ben. I'm an animal lover with two dogs, Eckhart and Dalai, and a cat named Rigby. In addition to all of that, I am a therapist. I've been in private practice for the past few decades. Over the years, I've developed a passion for helping others grow emotionally and spiritually. From my experience, the key to happiness is learning how to love well, and that starts with loving yourself. In my world, candles fit into that beautifully!
Anyway, enough about all that. If you feel inspired to tell me about you, email me! It would absolutely touch my heart. Tell me about your favorite fragrances, especially your favorite holiday ones! I can always use help in that department.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Shelia
If you feel inspired to tell me about you, email me at waterwaycandleco@gmail.com