About us

Hi, I'm Kary — the heart, hands, and creative mess behind Karyline Candles.

This journey started in 2021, during a time when I had just moved into my own little apartment and was figuring life out on my own. I picked up candle-making as a way to bring some peace, beauty, and warmth into my space… and I instantly fell in love.
The first candles I poured were just for fun — a little hobby, something handmade with heart. But when I shared them with friends, they didn’t just smile — they lit up. They started ordering, encouraging, and pushing me to keep creating.

I’ve always been a maker — I studied design and throughout my life I’ve done just about every form of art you can imagine: painting, textile art, felting, sewing clothes, making tiny beaded trees, decoupage… creating has always been how I breathe.

But candles? Candles stayed.

Because they hold something special — light, warmth, emotion, and scent, all in one. A mood. A moment. A memory.

Today, every Karyline candle is hand-poured in Portland, OR, using premium soy or gel wax, carefully selected fragrances, and a whole lot of heart. Each piece is truly one-of-a-kind — just like the people who burn them.

I’ve had the joy of sharing my candles at the Portland Holiday Market and so many local events over the years, and the thing that keeps me going is seeing how these little flames bring comfort, connection, and a sense of home.

So thank you — for being here, for supporting handmade, and for letting me be a tiny part of your story.

 With love,
                            Kary