Clever (and Sometimes Cutting) Candles

Stuff We Love

July 1, 2023

Evil Queen Candles has been selling its quirky, hilariously-named candles for years, moving operations from L.A. to Traverse City in 2021 and opening up retail space in TC’s Warehouse MRKT this summer. All candles are made using non-toxic ingredients and 100 percent soy wax, but that’s not what makes them stand out. Nor is it their intoxicating scents, some of which come garnished with dried flower petals and herbs. No, it’s those names that get us every time. Here are a few gems from the 2023 summer collection: “tanned + tipsy: pretending my backyard is a 5-star resort”; “summer glow: sunsets are my favorite color”; and “sunday morning: meet me at the farmers market”. There are also some NSFW names that crack us up, as well as the infinitely relatable “homebody: I want to be invited, I just don’t want to go” and “do not disturb: do me a favor and leave me alone.” Explore all the scents—and indulge in a few gleeful chuckles—at shopevilqueen.com.