Hello there! I’m Julie and I handcraft candles in my small home studio in Seattle, Washington. A self proclaimed professional daydreamer, I find myself endlessly dreaming up/evolving ideas and trying to translate them into some kind of physical form. I am always excited to explore different avenues of creating and have found a passion for creating scents in the form of candles that capture places, moments and memories. I created Be Present Candle Co. to share my journey in being more present in life and finding gratitude and wonder in everyday moments.

“Be present because everyday is not the same.”

What is the story behind all the ginkgos?

Ginkgo leaves are elegant and very distinctively shaped. Their range of vibrant colors in the summer and then transitioning into fall have always stunned me. When the idea of starting this creative venture was in its early stages, I saw these magnificent leaves everywhere I went and knew it was meant to be the symbol.