We caught up with Kirsten and Mike, the brother and sister behind the Palm Beach Collection candles.

What was the inspiration for starting your business, Palm Beach Collection?
We wanted to create a range that was luxurious yet affordable. Being candle and fragrance addicts we knew there was a big gap in the market for great quality Australian candles. We always wanted to work together and be our own bosses. In 2009 the timing was right, we took the plunge and quit our jobs and the rest is history!



How important is a local connection to your business?
We really believe in being true to ourselves and where we have come from. We manufacture locally and this will never change! Being Australian made is so import in this day and age. We really need to support each other's businesses and employment.



Tell us a little bit about the process behind choosing and formulating the fragrances.
We travel to find the latest fragrance trends and put our own Australian spin on them. There is a lot of hit and miss creating the perfect fragrance. Sometimes the smallest ingredient can make a massive impact on it. It's making sure that the top, mid & bottom notes are balanced perfectly.



Do you recommend using one scent for the whole room, or choosing different fragrances for different parts of the house?
We normally one burn one fragrance at a time, but that's the beauty of fragrance. It's so personal that anything goes! We really hope our candles add mood, atmosphere, ambience and aesthetics to the homes they're in.

Images courtesy of Palm Beach Collection. Follow them on Instagram @palmbeachcollection