Our Story

Based in Westerville, Ohio, this story begins with a dinner party, a love for discovering items long forgotten, and a simple question: what purpose could these items serve today?

After launching a line of handmade candles artfully repurposed in vintage vessels in 2010, while time has passed, Forgotten & Found’s purpose remains the same.

Today, you can still find those timeless treasures in our shop, along with naturally scented sprays, a beloved candle refill service, candle accessories, and so much more. All our products are designed to help you turn those seemingly insignificant moments in your day into cherished rituals. 

Forgotten & Found was brought to life to create a space where grounding, healing, and coming home to oneself through art could be possible. And this remains the purpose of our products today–to offer you a chance to slow down and notice where you find light in your life.

Meet the maker

Hello, Friends

My name is April, welcome to my one-woman operation and passion project to bring more creativity, beauty, and connection into the world. 

Forgotten & Found manifested out of a deep-rooted love for treasure hunting, reducing waste, having one-of-a-kind creations, and a desire to fill my heart and mind with creative energy. I was looking for more sustainable clean options for candles over 4 years ago. I didn’t want to compromise my values of sustainable, high-quality ingredients, and clean scents so I made my own. Now I want to help people embrace their creativity. When I host workshops in the community we discuss the importance of keeping our playful and creative side active.

Forgotten & Found candles, products, and workshops are for anyone who wants to bring natural scents, creativity, and unique products into their home.

The community that Forgotten & Found has given my family and me is more than I could have imagined and has transformed this humble company into so much more than just candles. I’ve had the chance to partner with brands like Idyll Reserve, Crimson Design Group, and Birdie’s Books, to create custom labels and scents. And host workshops for after-school activities, private homes, wineries, birthdays, and more.

It’s become a place to gather, create a better world for each other, and find peace and happiness in all that surrounds us. Thank you for being a part of my community and allowing me to share my gifts with you. 

With warmth, 

April