Valencia and Eli Morr are a Maryland-based husband-and-wife team who, in 2015, had a problem: how to marry their appreciation for candles with their deeply held desire to make good on their hope for a natural and sustainable lifestyle. The result of that investigation is their now five-year-old Peacesake Candles & Co. Each Peacesake candle is made from soy wax, with cotton core wicks, phthalate-free fragrances, and essential oils; packaging, wherever possible, is made from recycled and earth-friendly materials. The Morrs divide the business tasks between them, with Eli handling marketing, the website, and exhibition prep, and Valencia managing accounting, sourcing, and scent development; they share production duties. “We were stoked at the opportunity to create scents that really capture the essence of all the things you love about nature while being in the comfort of your own home,” Eli Morr says. “These products reflect Peacesake's passion for sustainability right down to the textured ceramic vessel which is recyclable, reusable, and dishwasher safe. We love creating products that have a long life of usability and limit waste.”