Our Story

It Is What It Is Candles was founded in 2023 by Nina Mills with one simple goal: create high-quality candles that people genuinely enjoy burning in their homes.

What started as a small passion project quickly grew into a family-run business focused on craftsmanship, creativity, and customer experience. Every candle is carefully hand-poured using premium ingredients and designed to bring warmth, comfort, and personality into any space.

Our name, "It Is What It Is Candles," reflects our approach to life—embracing every moment, finding joy in the simple things, and creating products that help people relax, unwind, and enjoy the present.

Handcrafted With Care

Every candle is made by hand in small batches to ensure quality and consistency. We carefully select fragrance oils, test our products, and continually refine our process to create candles that look beautiful, smell amazing, and burn cleanly.

From fruity favorites and bakery-inspired scents to seasonal classics, every fragrance is chosen with our customers in mind.

A Family Business

This isn't a large corporation or mass-production operation. It Is What It Is Candles is proudly family-owned and operated.

Behind every event, every candle, every label, and every order is a family working together to build something special. Whether we're preparing inventory, attending local festivals, or introducing new scents, our goal is always the same: provide products we're proud to put our name on.

More Than Just Candles

We believe candles create moments.

Whether you're relaxing after a long day, celebrating a special occasion, decorating your home, or searching for the perfect gift, our candles are designed to help make those moments memorable.

Our customers aren't just customers—they're part of the It Is What It Is Candles family.

Find Us In Person

In addition to our online store, you'll often find us at local markets, artisan fairs, community festivals, and special events throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

We love meeting our customers face-to-face, sharing our newest scents, and hearing the stories behind your favorite candles.