The story

Candles have been a necessity in my life since living in Copenhagen, Denmark. The light that flickers off of a candle is a special experience, it always changes the mood. For Elsker Lume I wanted to take the traditional candle into a form of art, that looks nice waving its flame, or sitting in a corner waiting to be lit. 

Elsker Lume has grounded me as a person, it is my passion to create my own work of art after having a long dry spell of no creativity in my life. To share something that means so much to me, is a feeling I am learning, and I love it. My lifestyle hasn’t had me physically grounded in a long time, my fiancé plays professional basketball overseas and that allows us to see the world through many different lenses. I have been absorbing styles, colors, cultures, and rituals throughout every new place we have lived, and I adapt with my own rituals, such as staying true to something as simple as a candle. I chose candles because they make me feel cosy and safe. My candles help me practice myself through the highs and lows of this lifestyle. This personal brand has helped me find purpose, and re-discover my talent, while supporting my partner’s talent on the basketball court.

The outside of the candle is made from the earth. I love (elsker) terracotta. When working with terracotta, I put my whole heart into each candle I make. I love finding the right shape that will suit each candle. The organic feel of playing with cold, fresh terracotta is unexplainable. Elsker Lume is created from the earth, water, my bare hands and finished with a beautiful sparkle of fire. 

No one is you, and that is your power. Just like no candle will ever burn the same, or be the same at Elsker Lume. Every candle is created uniquely and made with appreciation.