The Rustic House

The Beginning

From the time she was a little girl, Emily was intrigued with how scent could trigger memories and evoke emotions. While completing her Entrepreneur Business Degree her interest for candle making and running a small business ignited. With those two passions, she convinced her best friend Chelsea to move to Chattanooga, Tennessee and together, they established The Rustic House in 2013.

It all began with $500, a used wax machine, a bunch of recycled glass and a dream. Weekdays were spent testing candle formulations and scent combinations. The weekend meant it was time to tear down the work tables in 'production' (the garage), pack them and all the candles made that week into a '93 Honda Civic and reset the tables for selling at local farmers markets. It was the encouragement and love from loyal locals that got the pair through those first years. Together they created a perfectly scented soy candle.

The company mantra to Follow Your Scentses, really is proof that dreams can come true. Our products are now available in every state in the U.S. as well as a dozen countries internationally. Made in small-batches with high-quality ingredients, it is still the love and encouragement of our loyal customers that powers our success. We are thankful every day for your support that allows us to live our dream.

The Rustic House

The Rustic House is inspired by a love for simple living and the rustic, yet modern, farmhouse-style.

As southern girls from Alabama, Emily and Chelsea's childhoods were filled with family reunions around rustic farmhouse tables, lake days and running through tall grass. Life was simple, and everyone was happy.

The Rustic House unites the best of the traditional and the new, with a classic candle designed to complement virtually any decor. We work with the industry's finest perfumers to create exclusive and unique candle fragrances. Each candle is hand poured to ensure the finest quality. Our fragrant candles are the final touch to call your house a home.

All in all, we not only produce high-quality candles, but aspire to make a difference in the world as well. This Little Light is enabling us to do just that.

This Little Light is the philanthropic heart of our company. We raise money to help make the world a better place.

The Rustic House

A Step Ahead Chattanooga

Empower Women's Dreams with Every Candle Purchase! When you buy our This Little Light A Step Ahead Candle in Signature Scent or Oak + Moss, you're not just indulging in a delightful fragrance, but also supporting a cause that fosters women's empowerment.

Proceeds from your purchase go directly to A Step Ahead Chattanooga, a local nonprofit committed to providing access to free birth control (Pill, IUDs, Implants) in 18 counties across TN, GA, and AL.

By removing barriers to contraception through education, outreach, and free access, they help women fulfill their dreams and take charge of their reproductive health. Join us in empowering women to reach their goals and create a brighter future for all.

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Chattanooga Animal Shelters

Make a Difference with Your Candle Purchase! Our Rosemary + Mint and Eucalyptus + Spearmint candles are carefully crafted to not only create a pleasant ambiance but also support a cause close to our hearts.

When you buy any of these candles, every penny goes towards helping local animal shelters. These specific fragrance combinations were chosen because they effectively combat pet odors, making them perfect for pet owners.

So, join us in lighting up lives, one candle at a time, and together, let's provide shelter animals with the love and care they deserve.

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Rising Minds

Rising Minds is a Guatemala-based non-profit that aids local communities by providing insight on sustainability practices, education, gardening, nutrition and health training.

The Rustic House coordinates an annual Rising Minds Practice in Action Service Trip where staff and other Chattanooga locals travel to Guatemala for a hands-on helping experience with the communities we work to support.

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