get to know us

Oswald and Ari was started in 2016 by Casey Burke.  The shop specialized in coffee scented candles in thrifted mugs.  The logistics of which, she didn’t have the brain for.  The brand has come a long way since those early days of a small double boiler in the apartment kitchen.  We’re not thrifting mugs for coffee candles anymore, but that hasn’t reduced the love and passion for pouring.

We love a good pun or a name that makes you stop and smile.  Our best seller has consistently been “You’re Kind of a Big Dill” we’re just as obsessed as you are.  We really love creating custom labels for candles as it allows us to stretch our creativity.  

Our style has evolved over the years, it almost feels like the change has been the only constant, but we’re finally settling in on a neutral, minimalist design that will blend in with the majority of interiors and aesthetics, and also allow the scent to really be the star.  At least for the most part, we’re still going to release some funny and unique more design based labels when the inspiration strikes. Otherwise this is just another job, and we certainly don’t want that!