Before the Sun Arrived

Sand still cold from the night, before the sun's had a chance to work on it. A line of seaweed left by water that's already pulled back. The particular hush of a place that's usually loud, before it's had the chance to be.
You don't need anyone to confirm you got there first. The footprints aren't there yet, and neither is anyone's opinion about the morning. This isn't the version of the beach in every photo. It's the forty minutes before that version exists.
The rest of the world gets the view later. You already had it.

Amber, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender, Marine, Petitgrain, Salt

On their own, these notes don't mean much. Together, they mean Before the Sun Arrived.

• An olive oil wax blend: vegan, sustainably sourced, renewable. It carries a trace of ultra-refined, food-grade paraffin, which is what gives a candle this size the throw and burn time you're paying for.
• Phthalate-free fragrance oils, sourced from fine fragrance houses.
• Cotton wicks, placed by hand and centered exactly, so the scent carries the way it's supposed to from the first light to the last.
• A matte glass vessel, made to be reused once the candle's finished. Not packaging you throw away.
• Hand-poured in small batches in New York.

Candle care

A little attention goes a long way with a LORUVE candle. Here is how to get the most out of every burn.

• Trim your wick to a quarter inch before each burn. It keeps the flame steady, the scent true, and the burn clean.
• On your first burn, let the wax melt all the way to the edges of the jar. This sets the memory of the candle and ensures an even burn every time after.
• Burn for no longer than four hours at a time. This protects the fragrance and keeps the vessel looking its best.
• Keep your candle away from drafts. Still air lets the scent fill the room the way it was designed to.
• When a quarter inch of wax remains, let it rest. The candle has done its work beautifully.

Storage

• Store your candle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Olive wax and fragrance oils are sensitive to heat and light, and proper storage keeps both at their best.
• Keep the lid on when your candle is not in use. It protects the fragrance and keeps the wax clean.
• If you are storing a candle for a while, wrap it in tissue or keep it in its original packaging. It arrived beautifully. It deserves to stay that way.

Safety

• Never leave a burning candle unattended.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Always burn on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
• Keep away from anything flammable.

Your vessel

The glass your candle arrived in was made to outlast the wax. Once it's finished, wash it with warm water and a little soap and it has a second life waiting. A small planter. A place for rings. A holder for whatever's on your desk that deserves to be seen. It was made with that in mind. It's worth keeping.

Shipping

Complimentary on every order over $150. Once your order ships, you'll get a tracking notification. Orders ship via USPS and arrive in 2 to 5 business days once they leave the studio, not including processing.

Returns

Unlit candles in original condition can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. If you've lit it and the scene doesn't deliver, contact us at hello@loruve.com and we'll make it right. Orders paid with a gift card are refunded as store credit. Gift cards themselves are final sale.

Every scene is built to change the room, not to sit in it. If it doesn't deliver in your space, write to hello@loruve.com and we'll take care of you.