In loving memory of mum
12/9/56 - 09/11/2026
So much of what we created together was about more than candles, soaps or beautiful things for the home. It was about spending time together, sharing ideas and enjoying something we both loved. Those memories will always have a special place in my heart
Someone recently said something to me that really stayed with me:
"I never met your mum, but all the memories I have of her are from the stories you've told me, and they are all beautiful."
I don't think I could have asked for a more beautiful reminder of how much Mum's life, her stories and the memories we shared will continue to live on
A lifelong passion for craft
Creativity was always a big part of Mum's life. Back in Tasmania, she ran her own ceramics studio, where she created beautiful porcelain dolls and delicate clay pieces, some of which were award-winning. She had such an eye for detail and loved making things with her hands.
That creativity never really left her. When she discovered candle making, she took to it with the same enthusiasm and love for creating something special. I guess you could say that's where a little more of the SCH story began.
A love for florals and laughter
Mum loved fresh flowers and floral scents, despite the hayfever and our running joke that rose fragrances left the tip of her tongue numb!
She was also the one who decided we needed proper monthly business meetings to discuss ideas, plans and stats. We managed two meetings before I famously told her, "Mum, this could've been an email!" From then on, our meetings became much more informal, usually involving the TV, a bit of brainstorming and plenty of conversation
Honouring the ones who shaped us
This page is a little piece of my heart, dedicated to Mum and the memories we made together. So much of what I love about creating, making a house feel like home and finding joy in the little things comes from the time we shared.
Mum will always be part of the story behind Soap Candles Home. Through the things we created, the conversations we shared and the countless little moments that I'll treasure forever, her presence will always be felt.
I hope that as you read our story, it reminds you of someone special in your own life and the memories that make them irreplaceable. Because while people may no longer be beside us, the love, laughter and memories we share never really leave