Our Story

My name is Leanne, and I'm the founder and candle-maker behind Elm & Ember Candles.

I was born and raised in the southeast of Ireland, in a small town called Clonmel, County Tipperary. In 2011, I moved to Vancouver and fell instantly in love, with the wildness of the landscape, the calm of the forests, and the warmth of the people. It's here I met my husband, Alex, and together we're raising our two amazing girls.

I've always been drawn to the power of scent, how a single fragrance can awaken a memory, stir emotion, or carry you somewhere else entirely. I wanted to create something special. Something rooted in the essence of where I came from, while honouring the wild beauty of where I now call home.

And so, Elm & Ember Candles was born, a candle company that lives at the intersection of memory, nature, and story.

Each candle is hand-poured in my home with care and intention. My two collections reflect the places that live in my heart:

The Celtic Wheel Collection Inspired by the folklore and seasonal rhythms of the Emerald Isle. These scents follow the turning of the year, poured for ritual, reflection, and the stories that connect us to the earth.

The Wildwood Collection Capturing the untamed spirit of the woods that define my story. From the PNW’s towering cedars to Ireland’s mossy glens, find the magic hidden in the quiet of the mist.

I'm deeply inspired by old Celtic ways, seasonal rituals, and the quiet magic of nature. You'll find traces of those stories woven into every flame.

A New Chapter: As Elm & Ember Candles grows, our look is evolving to better reflect the stories we tell. You’ll notice our new Celtic Wheel Collection features vibrant, coloured labels of forest green, a sophisticated new chapter for the same hand-poured soul you know.