New Flames: Three Minnesota Candle Makers
Minnesota Smells
Founders: Brothers Mike and Dan GordonÂ
Founded: 2020
HQ: EdinaÂ
Where to buy: minnesotasmells.comÂ
Best sellers: Purple Rain (woods, rain, lavender); Raspberry Beret (raspberry, lemon, lime, apple, orange, and pineapple); State Fair (kettle corn, funnel cake, and cotton candy)
Kobi Co.Â
Founders: College freshman Kobi Gregory and her mother, Tasha Harris
Founded: 2020
HQ: Minneapolis
Where to buy: Patina; Electric Fetus; Serge + Jane; Down in the Valley; The Departments at Dayton’s; lovekobico.comÂ
Best sellers: #Chillaxin’ (cucumber, champagne, and lavender); #PurpleRain (lavender and eucalyptus); #BlackLivesMatter (florals and musk)
plus: The brand also sells bath bombs, scented mists, and car perfumes.
Roseline’s Candles
Founder: Roseline Friedrich
Founded: 2020
HQ: MinneapolisÂ
Where to buy: Roseline’s Place, 2430 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis; various independent retailers including The Eastside Food Co-op, Corazon Gift Shop, and Bachman’s; roselinescandles.com
Best sellers: Gather (fallen leaves and apples); Palo Santo (clean and woodsy); Into the Woods (Fraser fir, mandarin, and cedar blanc)
