The Birth of The Light
Butterfly Candles was born during a season of deep personal challenge—a time that called for reflection, resilience, and purpose. What began as a simple creative outlet evolved into a meaningful business rooted in transformation and intention.
Each Butterfly Candle is thoughtfully hand-poured, combining quality materials with purposeful design. These candles are created not only to elevate a space through fragrance and ambiance, but to represent renewal, strength, and hope.
From our hands to your home,
may each light bring warmth, clarity and a sense of purpose
Signature Candle Jars
Our Signature Candle Jars are the heart of Butterfly Candle — timeless, comforting, and intentionally created. Each candle is hand-poured in small batches, allowing every detail to be infused with care and purpose.
Designed to complement any space, these candles bring warmth, peace, and a steady glow — a gentle reminder that light is always present, even in quiet moments.
Botanical Candle Jars
Our Botanical Jars are where nature and light meet.
Elegantly filled with vibrant dried botanicals, each candle is a celebration of beauty, renewal, and intentional living. The delicate flowers rest gently within the wax, creating a candle that is both functional and visually captivating.
No two jars are ever the same — just as no two journeys are alike. These candles are made to be admired, cherished, and lit as a reminder that beauty can bloom even in unexpected seasons.
Wax Sachet
Beautifully handcrafted with natural botanicals, each wax sachet releases a soft, elegant fragrance designed to linger and be remembered.
Perfect for weddings, special celebrations, and thoughtful gifting, these sachets add a touch of quiet luxury to life’s most meaningful moments. Each wax sachet can be custom-made to reflect your special day, creating a timeless, beautifully scented detail your guests will truly cherish — long after the moment has passed.
Wax Melts & Burners
Our Wax Melts and Burners invite you to experience fragrance in its purest, most comforting form. As the wax slowly melts, it releases a gentle aroma that fills your space without overpowering it – creating an atmosphere of calm, warmth, and reflection. Paired with our thoughtfully chosen burners, these melts transform everyday moments into sacred pauses.
Perfect for evenings of rest, journaling, or simply being still, this collection is a reminder that even the smallest flame can shift the atmosphere of a room — and a heart.
Coconut Shell Candles
Our Coconut Shell Candles are a reflection of nature’s beauty, restored with purpose. Each shell is thoughtfully repurposed and hand-poured, transforming something once discarded into a vessel of light and warmth.
Grounded in simplicity and sustainability, these candles carry an earthy charm that brings a sense of calm and connection into your space. The natural textures and organic form of each shell make every piece uniquely imperfect — a quiet reminder that beauty can be found in renewal.
As the candle burns, it creates a soft, grounding glow that invites stillness, rest, and reflection. A reminder that even what was once overlooked can be renewed with purpose and filled with light.
Meet Vanessa
Founder of Butterfly Candles & Co
I’m Vanessa Elizabeth Vanrooyen— the heart and hands behind Butterfly Candles & Co. What began as a deeply personal journey of healing has grown into a brand dedicated to bringing warmth, peace, and light into homes. Every candle I pour carries a story of faith, transformation, and hope.
