💛 How We Built Love Square One (And Why It Matters More Than Ever)
From a Kitchen Table to Boutique Shelves... My Journey Back to Square One
Some stories start with a spark. Mine started with a flame.
In early 2020, the world slowed down, and so did I. I had just left my job in dentistry, walked away from a mortgage career, and for the first time in a long time, I gave myself permission to breathe.
I didn’t have a business plan. I didn’t have a team.
But I had this small idea: to make something beautiful with my hands.
So I took a candle-making class.
That one class turned into weekends of wax spills, scent trials, and late nights at the kitchen counter. Our home became a studio. Every spare minute went into testing oils, labeling jars, and fulfilling orders that made my heart race because they felt so personal.
In 2022, I met Anthony. And that changed everything.
From “Just Me” to “We”
He didn’t just fall in love with me... he fell in love with this little business I had been growing from the ground up. What started as him helping at a local market turned into something bigger than either of us expected.
Anthony came in with fresh eyes, creative ideas, and the kind of energy I had been running low on. He started pouring candles. Wrapping boxes. Designing new collections. And slowly, the weight of doing it all myself began to lift.
Now, in 2025, I look at our shelves and our studio and still can’t believe what we’ve built. Together.
This journey hasn’t been perfect. There have been hard days. Long nights. Shipping delays. Burn test fails. And moments where I wondered if I was cut out for any of it. But every challenge has made us stronger. More focused. More committed.
And honestly? Together is better.
We’re Not Just Selling Candles
We’re creating something sacred. Our candles are clean-burning, made with vegan and non toxic coconut soy wax and wood wicks that softly crackle like a cozy fire. Each fragrance is thoughtfully blended to evoke emotion... whether that’s nostalgia, comfort, desire, or peace.
We don’t rush the process. We don’t cut corners.
We pour with purpose.
Because every single candle is more than a product, it’s a story. A gift. A way to feel something real.
Why “Love Square One”?
Because sometimes, life unravels.
Plans shift. People change. You find yourself back at the beginning.
And you get to decide how to rebuild.
For me, square one wasn’t failure.
It was freedom.
And I rebuilt with love... love for myself, love for the process, and eventually, love with Anthony.
That’s why our business is named Love Square One.
It’s where everything beautiful begins.
🛍️ Want to See What We’re Pouring Now?
We’ve come a long way from our kitchen counter. Today, you’ll find our bestsellers in boutiques across the country, and in homes that feel more peaceful because of the little glow we get to be part of.
✨ Shop wood wick candles, wax melts, and flame-free options
✨ Explore new seasonal scents (hello, fall coziness)
✨ Try our boutique favorites like Peppercorn & Citrus, Amore, and Sweet Tuscan Cashmere
💬 Share Your Story With Us
Have you ever had to start over?
What scent brings you back to yourself?
We’d love to hear what you’re lighting your way through — tag us @LoveSquareOne or comment below.