Cape Cod Soy Candle began in 2008 when

I started hand-pouring candles in my kitchen

for my daughter, who was allergic to traditional

paraffin. My research led me to soy wax - a

cleaner-burning, vegetable-based alternative -

and I quickly fell in love with its simplicity and purity.

Inspired by the natural beauty of Cape Cod, I created

fragrances named after the beaches, dunes, and places

we all cherish. Before long, these candles became a favorite

local souvenir and a small homespun business began to grow.

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What many people don’t know is that this company was built through years of grit and determination. As a single parent of two, I spent years balancing motherhood, work, and graduate school while pouring candles late into the evenings. I sold my first batches while working at a friend’s shop on Route 6A, expanding slowly - one wholesale account at a time. I faced more “no’s” than I can count, from bank loans to people who didn’t understand the vision for a Cape-inspired candle company, but persistence paid off.

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In 2019, everything changed when a Whole Foods Market buyer discovered my candles and invited me to bring them into their stores. At the time, I was still pouring in a tiny basement workshop, but I said yes, moved production into my attached garage studio, and never looked back. That’s where I continue to pour every candle today.

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Cape Cod Soy Candle remains a true one-woman operation: I design every label, hand-pour every batch, manage the website, answer every email, pack every order, and deliver to shops across New England. My style and inspiration are rooted in my love of farmhouse simplicity, vintage charm, and a health-forward lifestyle - timeless values reflected in the clean ingredients I use, the nostalgic designs I create, and the warm, cozy aesthetic of my brand.

As a Gen-X maker, I’m far more comfortable with books, gardening, and my Cavaliers than with social media trends — but craftsmanship and authenticity will always matter more to me than algorithms.

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I’m deeply grateful for the customers, shops, and supporters who believed in this little Cape-grown business. Each candle is made with care, intention, and the hope that it brings a little piece of Cape Cod into your home. Thanks to you, this dream is still burning bright.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

With light,
Maggie

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