Our candle philosophy embraces the power of therapy, creating a soothing experience that nurtures the mind and spirit.
completely handmade
(non-toxic and better for you and the world!)
The Candles —
Choose from eight signature candles, each accompanied by beautifully handcrafted vessels.
Being Allowed to have a bad day
lullaby lavender with dreamy jasmine dancing with spiced oat milk & honey
Heard & seen just as you are
comforting cardamon tea smoked in cedar & sweetness of grapefruit
Your Body as home
natural woods and earth dance in the muskiness of leather.
It’s Fine, i’m fine
restorative citrus calamansi with tangerine coated bourbon and fig.
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“These candles are the best in the Lowcountry.”
Our story
Peace By Rest began in 2024 as a dream that Leslie had envisioned for years—a for-profit business designed to support individuals with mental health needs. She discovered her passion for crafting candles out of simple desire to find products that did not cause her migraines and were safe for her and her family. She immediately fell in love with the idea of creating scents that could enhance one’s emotions. As a therapist, Leslie often noticed how the power of smell could evoke memories in her clients. Many would recall the comforting aroma of their childhood kitchens and the love associated with their grandparents’ cooking.
This therapeutic use of scent inspired Leslie to extend her vision beyond the therapy room. She believed that if all spaces could be designed to support individuals therapeutically, it would be a wonderful change. Thus, she is "lighting the way" one candle at a time, promoting the idea that all environments can be therapeutic. And a huge aspect of that is being good for people and the world we live in.
Thank you for being here and supporting our work. We appreciate you!
Our ingredients
Our candles promote therapeutic benefits such as increasing internal connection, soothe your nervous system, and are comforting and cozy. Besides just smelling good, they are good for the earth. Our products are non-toxic and each vessel is usable and made to be used over and over again. Ingredients used are earth-safe and cruelty-free.
These candles produce what you can find in a Target or Yankee candle but include aspects that are missed at big box stores. They hold meaning and intention behind each product that protects you and the people you live with, preventing cancer-causing ingredients that are often found in candles. When you buy our products you can trust the ingredients are safe for you and your family.
Enjoy not just a great-smelling candle, but enhance your self-care during these times by benefiting from all our candles offer you therapeutically.
10% of all proceeds go towards funding mental health needs
Our Vision —
Our mission is to cultivate inclusive environments that genuinely support everyone’s mental health needs. While finding a safe space is important, imagine a world where safe spaces are no longer necessary—where vulnerability is embraced, and emotional support is abundant. This is the vision we passionately pursue. With each candle we light, we aim to inspire change and advocate for schools, homes, businesses, hospitals, and all places to transform into therapeutic and compassionate spaces.
