A Little About Five Willows
Meet Amy
Hello! I am Amy, founder and co-owner of Five Willows Candle Co. I live in the lovely State of Ohio with my husband, three wonderful children, and dogs. I am also shop owner of Five Willows Home, a passionate home decorator, and crafter. I enjoy finding hand-picked curated pieces, creating custom-painted furniture, gardening, and traveling. I have a love affair with Mexican food(always), the Outlander series(yes!), and of course, candles. This love of candles led me to create Five Willows Candle Co. I wanted to create a brand that not only my friends and family could enjoy but also allow me to share my love of candles with others.
Meet Nina
Hi! I am Nina (pronounced with a long “i” – like nine-ah) co-owner of Five Willows Candle Co. I was born and raised in the fabulous state of Oklahoma. My husband’s career has taken our family all over the country, including Australia. Currently, I reside in the great state of Tennessee with my husband and 2 children. I grew up on a farm where we raised, trained, and showed Arabian horses. I have a love of horses and all other animals, naturally. I also enjoy reading, current events, history, training my dog, and, of course, candles.
Our Story
Friends First. Family Forever. Candles Always.
Once upon a PCS (permanent change of station), two military spouses crossed paths, thanks to the U.S. Air Force—and just like that, a lifelong friendship was born. We bonded quickly over motherhood, stroller walks, and dreams bigger than our laundry piles. Between our two families, we’ve raised five incredible kids (and survived the toddler years together—no small feat!). We’ve shared holidays, heartfelt talks, chaotic dinners, and countless “should we start a business someday?” moments.
Then in 2021, Amy decided to light a little spark—literally—and launched a candle business. Nina, naturally, was right there with encouragement, ideas, and the occasional scent suggestion. Before long, we made it official: co-owners of Five Willows Candle Co., named for the five kiddos who’ve been part of this journey all along. Now, with our husbands no longer in the military, and our kids not-so-little anymore, we’re chasing a dream we built together from scratch—one candle at a time. We laugh (a lot), we hustle (most days), and we pour love into every product we make. We’re so glad you’re here.
Welcome to Five Willows—where friendship smells amazing.