I read recently that Bayberry has become a forgotten holiday fragrance. And that’s tragic!

“The history of bayberry candles is intertwined with the early days of American colonial life. Settlers brought with them the candle-making traditions of Europe, primarily using tallow or beeswax. However, upon encountering the native bayberry shrub – also known as Virginia myrtle or candleberry – they discovered its wax-coated berries offered a unique and practical alternative. These berries became a prized resource, yielding a high-quality wax that transformed candle-making practices in the colonies. The result was a distinctly American innovation, blending Old World techniques with New World ingenuity.”

The scent of bayberry permeates the atmosphere of one of our favorite haunts… Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. So new this year is our Bayberry Apple Spice fragrance. The beautiful scent of the traditional Bayberry candle accented by crisp apple and warm spices