21/07/2026
6 years ago, I started this little candle business here on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, not really knowing where it might lead. What began as a small idea slowly grew into something so much more meaningful than I ever imagined.
The Sunshine Coast has been such a special place to build this business. From early mornings packing the car before markets, to meeting the loveliest customers and market friends, this place has shaped both me and Iris & Aura in so many ways.
To everyone who has supported my small handmade business over the years, those who still return again and again, shared kind words, gifted my candles to loved ones and genuinely supported what I do, thank you. Your support has meant everything to me 🤎
And to my beautiful market friends, thank you for the early mornings, chats, laughter, tears, endless coffee, delicious treats and the sense of community that grew along the way. I’m so grateful for every conversation, every friendship and every memory.
But now a new adventure is calling, one with wild coastlines, open skies and a whole new sense of inspiration. A slower, quieter chapter, deeply connected to nature in a new way and I’m so excited to continue creating and carrying everything I’ve learned over the last 6 years into this next season of Iris & Aura.
Before the move I will still be doing a few final markets here on the Sunshine Coast, so there will be a few more chances to come and say hello, smell the blends in person and stock up on your favourites, including your refills.
As everything transitions to this new chapter, my website will temporarily pause while we settle in and get everything set up behind the scenes and then once ready, Iris & Aura will reopen online and be back creating beautiful candles for you all again.
Thank you for all the love, support and kindness during this chapter. It truly means the world to me 🤍
Here’s to fresh beginnings, new landscapes and many more candles to come.
With gratitude,
Emily 🤎