Under a Spring Sky

It is a Sunday morning in the Marais and you have nowhere to be until dinner.

The window of your apartment is open for the first time since October. Not cracked, fully open, the kind of open that means you have committed to the season. The air comes in before you are ready for it and it smells like neroli from the tree in the courtyard below, citrus and floral at once, something so alive it almost has a sound. Honey from the market on the corner. Lemon. Something green you cannot name but recognize immediately as the smell of things that are growing rather than arranged.

You are still in the clothes you slept in. You have not checked your phone. You are standing at the window with both hands around a cup of coffee and you are doing absolutely nothing and it is, without question, one of the most extraordinary mornings of your life.

Not because anything remarkable has happened. Because nothing is required of you and you have accepted that completely, which is rarer and more difficult than it sounds for a woman who operates at your level on every other day of the week. The sandalwood settles in underneath everything like the warmth of the floorboards under bare feet. The green leaves keep it honest, alive, not composed, never trying too hard.

You will get dressed eventually. You will go somewhere. The day will find its shape. But you will move through all of it the way you moved through this window, open, unhurried, yours completely. The most generous version of yourself does not give to others first. She fills herself so completely that generosity becomes the only natural overflow.

This morning is the filling. Everything that follows is the gift.

• Olive oil wax blend - vegan, sustainably sourced, and renewable. Contains a trace amount of ultra-refined, food-grade paraffin for optimal fragrance retention and burn performance. Non-toxic and paraben-free.
• 100% natural cotton wicks
• Phthalate-free fragrance oils. Skin-safe. No synthetic additives that affect air quality. Pet-safe.
• Reusable matte glass jar.
• Hand-poured in small batches in New York.

2.5 oz candle
2.17in x 2.46in · Single wick · 15 hours
Box: Clear acrylic / 2.6in x 2.6in x 2.6in

8 oz candle
2.98in x 3.53in · Single wick · 40 hours
Box: Cream soft touch / 3.5in x 3.5in x 3.75in

12 oz candle
3.75in x 4.25in · Double wick · 60 hours
Box: Gloss porcelain rigid box / 4.13in x 4.13in x 5in

24 oz candle
4.49in x 5in · Triple wick · 100 hours
Box: TBD

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, beautiful 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 jar your candle arrived in was made to last well beyond the wax. Once it is finished, clean it with warm water and gentle soap to give it a new life. A small planter. A place for rings and quiet things. A pen holder on a desk that deserves beautiful objects. It was made carefully. It is worth keeping.

Shipping

Every LORUVE candle is hand-poured and shipped within 1 to 5 business days. You will receive a tracking notification the moment your order leaves our studio. Free shipping on all orders over $75.

Returns

Scent is deeply personal. What moves one woman may not move another and we respect that completely. If yours is not right, returns are always welcomed.