the story

My name is Sara Lindsay and I am the founder of Ruby Reid. At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, my dad passed away due to ruthless lung disease. In the throes of grief, I found myself wrapped in a blanket of memories of him, my family, and everything nostalgic. I couldn't go one day without a reminder of him stopping me in my tracks, which I am eternally grateful for. My memories were all that was left to feel closer to my dad, and each one is a gift that keeps him near.

I realized how profoundly important it is to be able to recall our cherished life experiences with those we love because our memories are what connect us forever. Aroma has such a powerful way of taking us back to a place in time, in an instant.

As a small business owner, I was faced with the difficult reality that I had to temporarily close and reimagine my makeup studio because of operating restrictions due to the pandemic.

Weeks later my dad passed and I needed something to pour myself and my heart into. I've always loved candles and aroma so I started to learn about making them and a new passion was born. It almost felt like candle-making found me. Unaware that I was actually searching for a reprieve from the heaviness of grief and my uncertain future, Ruby Reid was born.​

Ruby is my daughter's name and Reid is my dad's middle name. Ruby Reid represents a cathartic journey not only through my grief but of embracing the memories that connect me to everyone and everything I hold dear and have helped to shape my life.

Ruby Reid candles are hand-poured with intention and purpose and my hope is that they will connect you to your own memories as you create them through a life well lived.

Sara Lindsay - Founder