Photos courtesy of Simply Sunday Candles
Since natural candles are hard to find,
“I’ve always wanted to start something of
my own and make it different,” Metropoulos
said.
Her candles stand out because they are
hand-poured and are vegan, made with
soy wax and no added chemicals or dyes.
They also have a wooden wick, as opposed
to a cotton wick, which make the candles
burn longer and cleaner than traditional
ones. Plus, the wooden wicks make a
pleasing, subtle crackling sound. Simply
Sunday Candles also don’t smoke when
they've finished burning.
Metropoulos spent January doing research,
testing and mixing candles and
scents in her kitchen to create the five
variations she offers now.
These include “Awaken,” “Cozy Nights,”
“Relaxation,” “Comfort” and “Endless
Love,” featuring combinations of fragrances
such as amber and mandarin or sea
salt, jasmine and orchid flowers.
She launched her website in February,
where she sells the candles for $19 each
and ships them out herself. The candles’
labels provide another personal touch —
they feature the business’s name in her
own handwriting, as well as a warm description
of the scent. The candles have
a rose gold lid and are designed to enhance
room décor with a homey feel.
For now, she is mostly selling to friends
and family and sharing the product with
influencers on Instagram, many of whom
have reached out.
She looks forward to growing the brand
with popups in local Astoria shops and
expanding her product, especially for the
holidays.
“There are so many scents,” she said.
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