Fireplace with hot cocoa and marshmallows

Scent-imental Memories

Did you know that scents are more powerful than photos at helping us remember places, people and moments? It's true! Scents trigger memories because the scent is stored in the same area of our brain responsible for processing emotions. 

When my Grandparents' house was sold, my Grandpa asked me if there was anything I wanted from their home. I walked through the house, my most favorite place on earth, and told him honestly there was nothing I wanted. Because what I really wanted was to remember the feeling of being in their home. The coziness, the love, the warmth, the safety. No item could capture the feelings that I wanted to hold onto forever. I took photos, but they didn't do it justice. Then one day in my candle-making journey, I came across a fragrance oil that WAS my Grandparents' home. I could simply close my eyes, inhale the candle's scent, and feel everything I felt when I was in their home. I gifted candles to my siblings and they immediately experienced the same thing. That's the power of scent. And that's what motivates me to create through Hope + Hot Cocoa.  

Maybe one day you'll smell one of our creations and recall a cherished, long-lost memory; or maybe it will become the signature scent associated with you or someone you love. Our minds are incredibly powerful, capable of using scent to transport us back in time, embark on a journey, and improve our mental well-being. We hope to inspire you the way we've been inspired. If you're looking for a special scent, reach out and we'll do our best to help you find it. 🤍

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