Funny Housewarming Candle Gift | You Should Have Moved Closer to Me
Congrats on the new place — it would have been better if you'd moved closer, but here we are. This funny housewarming candle gift is the most passive-aggressive new home gift you'll ever give, and she'll love every second of it. Hand-poured in New Hampshire with 100% natural soy wax.
Scents
- Comfort Spice - Brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and pralines. A hug in candle form, minus the awkward arm pat.
- Eucalyptus Lavender Herb - Eucalyptus, lavender, and earthy woods. Spa day for emotionally damaged adults.
- Fresh Balsam - Balsam, crisp eucalyptus, fir, and cedarwood. Christmas in a jar, unsupervised.
- Honeysuckle - Bergamot, honeysuckle, jasmine, sandalwood. Florals, but make it feral.
- Pink Grapefruit - Grapefruit zest, citrus blossom, soft musk. Tart, blushing, and impossible to ignore.
- Sea Breeze - Citrus, lavender, jasmine, cedarwood, oakmoss. Your personal ocean breeze, minus the seagulls.
- Spiced Pumpkin Ginger - Pumpkin, fresh ginger, warm spices, sugared vanilla. Pumpkin with a backbone.
- Vanilla Bean - Rich vanilla bean, tonka, whipped cocoa. Sweet, smooth, and a little extra.
- Unscented - No scent, just a flame and zero opinions. For when your presence is the only thing that needs to make a statement.
NEW - 9 oz only: - Sea Salt & Orchid - Orange, sea salt, freesia, tonka bean, musk. The kind of vacation where someone catches feelings.
- Clean Cotton - Lemon, cotton blossom, linen, sandalwood, violet. Line-dried laundry in a tasteful indie film.
- Apple Harvest - Apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla. Fall — but somebody's getting laid.
- Cinnamon & Vanilla - Cinnamon, clove, cream, vanilla. Holiday baking with someone you shouldn't be baking with.
- White Sage & Lavender - Lavender, sage, chamomile, rosemary, cedar, sandalwood. Spiritual without the smug.
For the full notes on every scent, visit the Scents page.
Specifications
Sizes:
- 4 oz (25–30 hour burn)
- 9 oz (40–60 hour burn)
- 13.75 oz (60–80 hour burn)
Containers:
- 4 oz & 9 oz: Amber glass jar with black metal lid
- 13.75 oz: Clear open-top glass jar, no lid-because big vibes need room to breathe
Specifications:
- 100% natural soy wax
- Cotton, lead/zinc-free wick
- Clean burning, phthalate-free fragrance oils
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Hand-poured in small batches in New Hampshire
How To Burn It Right
To ensure the best experience and a long-lasting burn, follow these care instructions for your natural soy wax candle:
- Trim the Wick: Before lighting, trim the cotton wick to 1/4 inch to prevent soot and ensure a clean, even burn.
- Burn Time: For the first use, let your soy candle burn until the melted wax reaches the edge of the jar (approximately 3-4 hours). This helps prevent tunneling and creates an even burn.
- Safety First: Always burn your candle within sight and keep it away from children, pets, and anything flammable.
- Avoid Drafts: Place your candle in a draft-free area to prevent uneven burning and excessive flickering.
- Extinguish Properly: Use a candle snuffer or gently blow out the flame. Avoid using the lid to extinguish the candle as it can cause soot build-up.
- Recenter the Wick: After extinguishing the flame, ensure the wick is centered and upright for the next burn.
- Burn Time Limit: Do not burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time. Allow the candle to cool for at least 2 hours before relighting.
- Reuse the Jar: Once your candle is finished, clean out the jar and repurpose it for storage or decor. Our amber glass jars are perfect for upcycling!
Shipping & Returns
Unused, unopened candles can be returned within 14 days of delivery - just email hello@whimsicalwicksco.com with your order number and we'll send you return instructions.
For lit candles you didn't vibe with: reach out anyway. We'll figure something out.
Personalized and custom candles are non-returnable unless they arrive damaged, wrong, or misprinted. Anything that's our fault, we'll make right. Promise.
Arrived broken or sad? Email us a photo with your order number within 2 days of delivery and we'll replace it on the house.
30 Oct - 01 Nov Estimated Delivery
26 Oct
Order placed
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Dispatched
30 Oct - 01 Nov
Delivered
Customers praised this humorous housewarming candle as a "perfect gift" with fast shipping and great quality. Most loved the scent, saying it "smells amazing" and "really good." However, one customer complained it "smelt awful" like "plastic with oil." Recipients were "thrilled" with the cute saying and vanilla scent, though one noted vanilla bean didn't smell great.
- Smells amazing. Great gift
- The smell and quality is amazing!
- She loved it and says it smells really good. 5 stars all around.
My niece absolutely loved her housewarming gift!
Sent this as a housewarming gift for my bff, she loved it and says it smells really good. 5 stars all around.
The candle smelled really good
exactly what i wanted, thanks!
I bought this for a gift. My friend loved the smell. Would buy from again.
Gifted to someone in another state. They were thrilled and very happy to receive it.
Perfect housewarming gift with the perfect little saying!
The smell and quality is amazing!
It took a bit longer than predicted, but the real concern was how awful it smelt. I cannot use it. For the cuteness of the container, it’s not worth the funds. Buy from a place where they put thought into the fragrance and it doesn’t smell like plastic with oil.
Funny Housewarming Candle Gift | You Should Have Moved Closer to Me
Super cute candle! I ordered the vanilla bean and it doesn’t smell great but I think it’ll be a mantle gift anyways so the smell doesn’t matter as much. I’d order again regardless!
Sent to my sister as a house warming gift. I didn’t see it personally but she loved it and said the vanilla smells great!
Exactly as pictured. Looks Great!
My friend loved it and said it smelled really good.
Just as described. Smells amazing. Great gift
coworker loved it! fast shipping and great scent, highly recommend
Got this as a housewarming gift for my friend and he loved it!
Smells amazing! Fast shipping too!
Super cute, got it for a friend who got their first place.
Cute product and smells amazing!
Shipped fast and great quality
Just the right gift for a friend that moved.
Came exactly how I expected it
Fast and easy shipping. I didn't burn the candle, so I can't speak to that, but it looks nice.
Exactly as described and shipped quickly for the holiday!
This was the perfect gift and she loved it!
Got it as a gift she loved it and says it smells great
Exactly what I was looking for
Wonderful gift! My friend loved it!
Super quick shipping. This was a gift and the recipient loved it.
Gave as a gift, shipping was quick!
Perfect gift for a candle loving friend who moved farther away, again. Soy candles don't smoke so that is a bonus.
FAQ
Our Candles
What are your candles made of?
Natural soy wax, cotton wicks, US-sourced fragrance oils loaded at 6%. No phthalates, no parabens, no weird mystery ingredients. Just clean stuff that burns clean.
How long do they burn?
- 4 oz: ~25 hours.
- 9 oz: ~55 hours.
- 13.75 oz: ~85 hours.
Your mileage may vary depending on whether you're a “burn it for 30 min” type or a “leave it on all weekend” type.
How strong is the scent?
Strong enough to be noticed, not strong enough to give your aunt a migraine. We load at 6% - balanced throw, not perfume-aisle-at-the-mall throw.
Are they safe?
Yes, if you don't do anything stupid. Keep them on a stable surface. Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before lighting. Don't leave a burning candle unattended. Don't try to drink the wax. Don't let the cat near the flame. You know the drill.
How do I get the most out of my candle?
First burn: let the wax pool to the edge of the jar (usually 2–4 hours). This sets the “memory” so your candle burns evenly forever. Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each burn. Don't burn for more than 4 hours at a time.
Shipping & Orders
How long does shipping take?
Orders ship within 1–3 business days from our New Hampshire workshop. US transit is usually 3–7 business days depending on where you are.
Do you ship internationally?
Currently US only. International shipping for candles is a whole thing — we're working on it. Email us if you want to be notified when it opens up.
Can I track my order?
Yes. Tracking info gets emailed the moment your label prints. Check spam if it's not in your inbox — our emails sometimes end up there.
My candle arrived broken / wrong / sad. What do I do?
Email hello@whimsicalwicksco.com with photos and your order number. We'll make it right. Promise.
Can I return it?
We accept returns on unused, unopened candles within 14 days of delivery. For full details check our Refund Policy page. If something arrived damaged or wrong contact us within 48 hours and we'll make it right immediately - no questions asked.
Everything Else
Will my house smell like candle for days?
If you burn it long enough, yes. That's kind of the point.
What's the difference between 4 oz, 9 oz, and 13.75 oz?
Burn time, price, and a little bit of personality.
- The 4oz is your amber glass jar with black lid - the "I want to test this scent before committing" size, burning 25–30 hours.
- The 9oz is also an amber glass jar with black lid - the "this is my new everyday candle" size, burning 40–60 hours.
- The 13.75oz is a tall clear glass jar with no lid - the "I made it and I deserve this" size, burning 60–80 hours.
All three are hand-poured in New Hampshire with 100% natural soy wax.
Do you have a loyalty program?
Yes - Whimsical Points. Earn points on every order, redeem for discounts. Smart shoppers stack up fast.
Where do you source your scents?
All US suppliers, all loaded at 6% for a balanced throw. Check out Our Scents for the full lineup with notes and descriptions.
Can I light multiple candles at once?
Knock yourself out. Just don't light them so close that the heat melts each other's wax. Olfactory chaos is fine; structural damage is not.
