You spend your days restoring others —
their confidence, their health, their sense of self.
RESTORE is for you.
Light one. Sit down. You have earned this.
The Restore Candle Collection is a sub-brand of Full Presence Studio. I bring my joy of candle making to those who care for others. You spend your days restoring others — their confidence, their health, their sense of self. Restore is for you.
I make small batches of handcrafted candles for therapists, counselors, chaplains, coaches, social workers, and every kind of helper who pours themselves out for others. Made with coconut apricot wax and wooden wicks. Built around one belief: the people who give the most deserve to be restored too.
“Built around one belief: the people who give the most deserve to be restored too.”
What Makes Restore Different
CANDLE DETAIL
Coconut apricot wax — clean burning, creamy finish, exceptional scent throw
Wooden wicks — a soft crackling sound that deepens the atmosphere
Candle size — 8.5 oz. Approximate burn time — 40–50 hours
Phthalate-free fragrance oils — clean and safe for your space
Handpoured in small batches — never mass produced
Made in Hampton Roads, Virginia
CANDLE CARE
For the best experience:
Trim your wooden wick to ¼ inch before each burn.
Allow the wax to melt to the edges on the first burn to prevent tunneling.
Keep away from drafts.
Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Local pickup is available within the City of Portsmouth. Select local pickup at checkout and I will be in touch to arrange a time.
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Trim your wooden wick to ¼ inch before each burn. On the first burn, allow the wax to melt fully to the edges of the vessel — this prevents tunneling and ensures an even burn throughout the life of the candle. Never burn for more than 4 hours at a time.
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Yes — we ship within the continental United States. Click the Shipping Policy for more information.
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Absolutely. Restore candles make a meaningful gift for any helping professional in your life. Include a note at checkout and we will include a handwritten gift message with your order.
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About the Maker
Restore is made by [Your Name] — a social worker, ordained chaplain, pastoral counselor, and maker based in the Portsmouth and Chesapeake, Virginia area. I have spent my career sitting with people in their hardest moments and I built Restore because I kept noticing that the helpers were the last ones to rest.
Every candle in this collection is poured by hand in small batches. I use the same care making them that I bring to everything I do — which is to say, a lot of it, and with deep intention.
Restore is a sub-brand of Full Presence Studio — a web design practice for helping professionals and service-based businesses. The thread between them is the same: presence, intention, and the belief that the people who give the most deserve to be seen and cared for.