About Us

Nomine Candles was created in an effort to promote a more healthful candle burning experience while also offering a distinct, European aesthetic that compliments any home. Nomine Candles' natural wax is made from a blend of soybeans and botanical oils. They are free of petroleum byproducts and additives found in traditional paraffin candles.

Nomine offers a healthy alternative to synthetically fragranced candles by using essential oil blends derived from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots, or other elements of a plant. With an increasing number of people suffering from allergies and headaches due to artificial fragrances, Nomine's essential oil blends offer a more subtle and clean aroma. All Nomine Candles are hand poured in small batches for quality assurance.

Nancy Covello, owner and candle maker, was motivated to create this natural candle line from a personal commitment to alternative health therapies and a longstanding vegetarian lifestyle.

Inspired by the stories and pictures of her Italian ancestors, Nomine Candles evoke the scents, moods and the nostalgic images of the Italian countryside. Nomine (pronounced "Noh-mi-neh") simply means "name" in Latin and was chosen to celebrate the power of the meaning behind names.