In the stars Candles is a passion project of mine, as a mother of two young girls I stumbled upon this opportunity to use my artistic side, while creating something safe for our home. With overwhelming support from my family and friends I have been able to come up with a clean product line that offers sparkling beauty and comforting scents to each item that is carefully hand poured in our home. I am proud to have been born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan where I currently reside with my family and produce all products offered by In the stars Candles.
Q: Please tell us about yourself.
I am a native to TC and I love supporting local businesses that help other small businesses grow and thrive. Proud mom of two young girls and I always love to include them in my business. I hope it shows them they can be strong, independent women who follow their passions.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have navigated many career paths, but I have always been drawn to helping a business grow. I studied interior design at Adrian Collegeand and spent many years in that field, so creating a beautiful environment is something that makes me truly happy. I found that in making candles. The sense of smell is so nostalgic and if I can bring a special memory back to someone through one of my candles, that is such a rewarding feeling.
Q: What is your favorite book?
The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood
Q: What are some of your favorite restaurants in our community?
The Flying Noodle, Amical, Glendale, The Dojo, The Good Bowl & Rare Bird
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community? What brought you to Grand Traverse County?
I was born and raised here, spent some time in the Carolinas after college. I returned in 2014 and bought the house I grew up in!
Q: What advice would you give to people who want to visit our community?
Explore during the off season. It is so wonderdul to have all of these great towns to explore outside of the big events and festival seasons.
Q: If you could choose anyone today with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you all meet?
I would love to have lunch with my mentor and good friend, Teresa Peck, she is the one who encouraged me to start my business and runs a successful business of her own. The Burrow is a beautiful and delicious spot to catch up with friends.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Our accessibility for walking, biking and getting around safely. We can navigate so much of our city on foot, has been my favorite part of growing up here. I remember spending my entire summers as a teen wandering the beach and popping into shops downtown.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
My first job out of college was traveling and promoting Char-Brook grills. I was able to visit a different city every week for 8 months!
Q: Which yearly event in Grand Traverse County do you enjoy best?
I think the tree lighting and light parade in TC are a beautiful way to kick off the holiday season.
Q: What is your favorite season in Northern Michigan? And what is your favorite activity to do in that season?
FALL! A visit to Gallagher’s farm market for pumpkins, apples, donuts and fresh baked bread
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Naturally beautiful, cozy and tranquil.
