Our Story

Our Story: The Heart & Soul Behind Noble Glow Candles

It began, like the best things often do, with a spark of shared passion and a warm, familiar glow.

Hello, we're Alex and Jane, the founders (and chief candle-testers, wax-pourers, and label-peelers) of Noble Glow Candles. What you see today is more than just a shop—it's the physical manifestation of a shared love story, one that’s always been illuminated by the power of scent and the simple magic of a flickering flame.

Our journey didn't start in a fancy workshop, but in our own living room. Like so many, we turned to candles to transform our space after a long day. But we grew increasingly frustrated. We’d light a beautiful jar only to be met with a weak scent, a smoky wick, or a price tag that felt disconnected from the quality. We dreamed of something more: candles with honest, complex fragrances that actually filled a room, made with clean, conscientious ingredients, and presented with the artisan care we couldn’t find on a big-box store shelf.

We asked ourselves a simple, dangerous question: “What if we could make our own?”

That question lit the fuse. What followed were months that smelled… interesting. Our kitchen table became a lab, covered in wax samples, fragrance vials, and notebooks filled with scribbled scent combinations. There were late nights perfecting pour temperatures, wick-trimming debates, and more than a few "learning experiences" (let's just say we learned why a double-boiler is non-negotiable). But through every trial, there was laughter, collaboration, and the incredible joy of creating something tangible together.

The breakthrough moment came when we made a candle just for us. We blended notes we loved, poured it into a vessel we found beautiful, and let it cure. When we lit it that evening, the room transformed. It wasn’t just a scent; it was an experience. The aroma was rich and true, the burn was clean and even, and the ambiance it created was exactly what we had been searching for all along. We looked at each other and knew: if this brought us so much joy, perhaps it could do the same for others.

Noble Glow was born from that moment. The “Noble” speaks to our commitment to integrity—in our ingredients, our craftsmanship, and our service. The “Glow” represents the warm, welcoming ambiance we strive to create in your home and the passionate spark that drives us every day.

Today, every candle is still hand-poured by us in our dedicated studio. Every fragrance is still a collaborative creation, chosen for its ability to evoke a memory, set a mood, or provide a moment of calm. Every vessel is selected not just to hold wax, but to become a cherished part of your home décor.

When you choose a Noble Glow candle, you’re not just buying a product. You’re receiving a piece of our story, crafted with the same care, passion, and partnership that started it all. You’re supporting a dream that began at our kitchen table and continues to grow, one perfectly poured candle at a time.

Thank you for being part of our glow.