KC Candle Maker Creates Seasonal, Sassy Scents

Looking forward to crisp fall air, changing leaves, bundling up in sweaters, lighting a cozy candle and escaping the humidity? So are we, and local KC candle maker Effing Candle Co.—yes, you read that right—have just the candles to make our fall fantasies come true.

A pandemic hobby turned business, candle maker Birdie Hansen creates non-toxic wooden wick candles with slow-burning coco apricot creme wax, clean-burning fragrances and Forest Stewardship Council-certified crackling wood wicks—meaning that the wicks come from responsibly managed forests. 

The KC candle maker prides itself on cheeky candle names (much like its cheeky business name) and unexpected scents that emulate a mood or vibe rather than a strict artificial copied scent. 

For example, their summertime “Rooftop Margaritas” candle with notes of blood orange, lime and agave is described as having “Main Character energy”—or, as the candle company states, “If this candle were a person, she’d be the most popular girl at the party.”

But our favorite candles at Effing right now mirror our desire to escape the lingering heat and humidity to a chilly KC autumn day. The company’s best-selling candle, “Warm Hugs,” has cozy notes of sweet tobacco and vanilla. The sophisticated “Kansas City AF” candle is a bit spicy, with notes of clove and sandalwood that make any space feel familiar and inviting.

Effing Candle Co.’s candles can be found at Made in KC (Marketplace locations only), Cheeky Bird and online at Effing’s website.

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