Blog about olive candles and waxes | Oyasumi

There are moments in life when something "clicks" and you know the course is about to change. For us, that moment was... the smell in the hotel reception. But let's take it one step at a time. It was always first traveling their baby is candles Before Oyasumi was founded, we already ran a business, unrelated to candles or fragrances. Instead, we were always drawn to travel. Definitely more by land than by plane – by car, slowly, without rushing. We love this moment when we can detour off the main road, stop in a small village, pop into a local café, listen to the language, and look people in the eye. Along the way, we stop at viewpoints, by the sea, in the mountains, and in small towns where time flows a little differently, sometimes seeming to stand still. From such trips, we always brought back not only photos and tons of souvenirs, but also… memories of smells. The aroma of coffee at dawn on an Italian terrace, the humid air after a storm in the mountains, spices from a small bazaar, the smell of old wood in a guesthouse we'd only visited once but still remember. Sometimes in the evenings, we'd think back to these places and say, "Do you remember what it smelled like there? (or quite the opposite :) )." One hotel, one scent and one "lamp on" Three years ago, during one of our trips, something happened that put all the pieces in place. We entered a hotel—nothing special, just an ordinary overnight stop on the road. But inside, there was a smell that immediately caught our attention. We won't pretend we immediately knew what this composition was – we simply felt the breeze – that's it. Something warm, enveloping, a bit like a blend of cleanliness, hospitality, and the atmosphere of a given place. And at that moment, a light bulb went off in our heads. In the evening, instead of relaxing after the journey, we sat in our hotel room with our laptop and phone, browsing the internet. We searched for the answer to the question: how can we combine travel, emotions, and scents into something tangible? Why candles? The choice of candles was pretty obvious for us. Scented candles had long been a staple in our home – we loved lighting them in the evenings when we wanted to wind down after a long day. We thought that if we were going to tell travel stories, the best way to do it would be through scented candles – something that can transform the atmosphere of a home in minutes. Over time, scented wax melts and aroma burners were added, allowing you to play with the intensity of the aroma and test new compositions with small portions of wax. This is how the idea was born, but from idea to product there was still a very, very long way to go. From experiments to love at first… wax At first, we didn't even consider olive wax. We started like most people do – with soy candles. Then we tested candles made with rapeseed wax, coconut wax, and various blends. Each had its advantages, but we still felt it wasn't quite "ours." In the meantime, we learned everything from scratch: how to choose a wick, how specific fragrance compositions behave, how waxes react to temperature, why one candle burns perfectly and another not so well. These were long evenings with notes, tables, burned (literally) tests and moments of doubt. And then, somewhere online, we stumbled upon olive wax . It sounded a bit exotic, a bit like an invitation to another world. We started reading, but the literature was scarce. It turned out that no one was using this wax (apart from mixtures) either in Poland or on the old continent. So we ordered the first batch, did the first tests... and again, we had the same effect. Olive wax perfectly complemented our love of the Mediterranean climate, history, and culture. There was something very coherent about it: olives, sun, sea, stone streets, and us trying to capture it all in glass. This is how our first Oyasumi olive candles were created. Learning, testing, tweaking… and more testing There's no denying it – there's a long way to go from the first nicely scented candle to a product that can be sold to a customer with a clear conscience. There was a stage when our apartment looked like a small laboratory. Tables were piled high with jars, wax samples, and notes like version 32B—cold throw too weak, version 51C—adjust the wick, don't mix this oil with that. We tested olive candles in various conditions, spent hours watching how they melted, how they smelled after the first lighting, and how they smelled after the fifth. Every week we learned something new. Sometimes something worked perfectly, other times we had to start from scratch. But little by little, it all started to fall into place. Oyasumi – when a scent becomes a memory At some point, we felt that this was no longer an after-hours project, but something that was gradually becoming the center of our professional lives. More fragrances inspired by travel, more olive candles, more scented wax melts for fragrance burners. For us, each candle is a little story: about a specific place, an emotion, a moment that we want to preserve. We started naming fragrances after journeys and the atmosphere of places that touched us. This way, a scent isn't just "pretty"—it becomes a one-way ticket to a specific memory. This is how the Oyasumi brand grows – week by week, from idea to idea, from conversation to conversation. Meeting people at trade shows, fairs, and markets only reinforces this. When someone smells a candle and says, "Oh, that smells like vacation!" – we know we're on the right track. And what next? Today, Oyasumi is our main work, but at the same time, it's more than just a company. It's how we tell the story of the world we see from the car window on every road trip, our memories. We still love the road, the little stops, the conversations with people, and observing how different places smell at different times of day. But now, when we return home, we not only remember those scents but also try to recreate them—in olive oil candles, scented candles, scented wax melts, and aroma wax burners that then find their way into your homes. So if you ever light an Oyasumi candle and feel transported for a moment to another place, to the seaside, to a city you don't know yet, or to a memory you've almost forgotten - that's exactly what we meant. This is how Oyasumi was created. From travel, from curiosity about the world, from a single hotel scent, and from hundreds of hours of testing how to capture memories in glass.

Why do we like markets, fairs and markets so much? A few words from behind the Oyasumi stand We often hear the question: "Are these trade shows profitable for you? Do you make any money from them?" And every time we want to answer: sometimes yes, but above all, we're there for the people . If it were just about numbers, we'd probably just sit in front of a computer. For us, Oyasumi isn't just about olive oil candles, scented wax melts, or ceramic burners. It's about memories from travels, scents associated with specific moments and emotions, which we try to capture in glass and ceramics. And the best place to share all this calmly is at markets, fairs, and local fairs. Face-to-face meetings – that's why we go there Every day, you see us mainly online, in the Oyasumi.pl store, on Allegro, and sometimes on social media. It's great, but... it won't replace the moment when someone stops by our stand, picks up an olive oil candle, smells the wax melts, and says: “Oh my goodness, this scent is my entire Christmas in one jar” or “this is exactly what I was looking for.” At the fair: we choose scents to suit your mood, interior or specific occasion – sometimes just a few questions are enough and we know what to suggest, we show live how ceramic fireplaces work and how to safely use scented waxes, We explain why we chose olive wax, how it differs from soy or paraffin, and how it affects the burning and the smell in your home. In moments like these, Oyasumi ceases to be "just another internet brand." What remains is a conversation over fragrance, a very normal, human conversation, sometimes with digressions and laughter. We can finally tell you why we make olive candles It's impossible to always cover everything in product descriptions or posts. At the stand, it's certainly possible. We have time to calmly share: where did the idea for olive wax candles come from, why we insist on handwork and perfecting every detail, how specific scents are created – from inspiration from travel to a finished candle or scented wax with its own little story in the background We very often hear the sentence: "Seriously, is there such a thing as olive wax? This is the first I've heard of it!" And it's precisely for these kinds of reactions that we like to be there. We can show you the difference, let you smell it, and answer all the "dumb questions" (spoiler: there are no dumb questions, only unspoken ones). What is so special about olive wax? We write a lot about it on the blog and on social media, but in person it's a completely different story - you can just walk up to it, smell it, and see what an olive candle looks like after a few hours of burning. At trade fairs we often say that our candles: are made of olive wax, which creates a smooth, elegant surface and looks great in glass, they work well with fragrance compositions, thanks to which the scent spreads evenly throughout the room, combined with a properly selected wick, they provide a soft, cozy light, perfect for an evening reset Olive wax is still quite unusual on the market, so we're happy to share what fascinated us about it. Trade fairs, markets, and fairs are the perfect place to show that a candle can be more than just a pretty addition to a dresser. Scented waxes and ceramic burners – we show everything live Online, we can write " scented wax melts for ceramic fireplaces," post a few photos, and that's it. At a stand, it looks completely different. Usually: we show how much wax to actually put into the bowl and that you don't need a whole block, we explain how long to burn a tealight so as not to overheat the fireplace, we tell you how to care for a ceramic fireplace so that it serves you for years, not just one season, We advise you when you can mix scents and when it is better not to do so to avoid a "fragrance mishmash". For many people, an aromatherapy fireplace is a complete novelty. We often hear, "This is the first time I've seen something like this in person." After a short demonstration, ceramic fireplaces cease to be "some strange gadget from the internet" and become a simple way to create a home spa. We meet fantastic people (and that is priceless) Trade fairs, markets, and fairs are not just about selling. They are: conversations about what scents you love, what you miss, stories about your homes, holidays, family rituals, memories, connections with other exhibitors, craftsmen, artists, and local producers Sometimes you come back to us after a year or two and say: "We had an olive candle from you for Christmas, now we're looking for something for spring" or "The scented wax melt we tried recently was perfect for long evenings. What do you recommend now?" Thanks to meetings like these, Oyasumi grows with you. Instead of just looking at statistics, we see real people who actually use our olive oil candles , scented wax melts, and ceramic burners. The fair is a break from everyday life From the outside, it looks like quite a lot of hard work: unpacking boxes, setting up the stand, pricing, talking, packing orders, then packing everything back into the truck. And yes, there's a lot of physical labor involved. But at the same time, fairs and markets are a respite for us from what happens every day in the studio and at the computer. At events like these: we capture people's energy because sometimes a few nice conversations are enough to make the tiredness go away, we laugh when someone says that "this scent smells like a vacation at grandma's allotment", We are happy for every person who hears about olive wax candles for the first time in their life, we feel that what we do makes sense because we see your reactions live, not just clicks That's why for us the fair is not only work, but also a very pleasant part of this whole "Oyasumi adventure". Why is it worth visiting our stand? If you see Oyasumi appearing at a fair, market, or local bazaar, just walk up. You can: smell all the olive candles and choose the one that really "speaks to you", get to know our scented waxes for burners and ask about every detail (we really like questions and conversations), take a close look at ceramic fireplaces and see how they work, talk to us about scents, travel, interiors and small relaxation rituals And we simply love meeting you. Without these conversations, Oyasumi would be just a pretty photo on the internet. Thanks to you, it becomes a living story told through scent, candlelight, and simple conversation at the booth. If you want to know where we'll be next, check out our Instagram and Oyasumi.pl website. See you at the next market, fair, or bazaar, at a table full of olive oil candles, scented wax melts, and ceramic fireplaces, just waiting to take you on a little olfactory journey.

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