The story of Eloise and Oliver began many years before its inception in 2022. The year before COVID hit, while attending the Queen Square Farmers Market with her partner, Emily told him that she would love to be there as a vendor someday - she just didn't know what she would offer. 

After working for multiple local businesses over the next few years, including helping a friend realize her own dream of owning a business, and picking up hobbies like sewing, and baking, Emily finally found what she was looking for. She became enthralled with watching decorative candle making videos on Instragram, and once again picked up a new hobby.

This was exactly what she had been waiting for. She researched just about everything she needed to know, bought the beginners materials, tested different waxes and colouring dyes, and had fun making them. Friends and family quickly were interested, and in Autumn of 2022, Eloise and Oliver was born. 

Eloise and Oliver offers warm candle scents, unique decorative candle styles, and home decor brands that create a lasting emotional bond. We inspire a Gezellig lifestyle and home to match. You should always be comfortable in your surroundings and feel like your home is a happy reflection of yourself. Eloise and Oliver helps you accomplish just that. 

Eloise and Oliver will become the go-to location in Atlantic Canada to get all of the items you need to create Gezellig: warm, calming and personally unique spaces, leading to happy and comforting homes.

"Gezellig" is a Dutch word meaning cozy, inviting, or sociable. It can be used to describe people, places, or situations. In English it means: cosy, close, homy, intimate, social, companionable, snug and fun-loving.

"Gezellig" is a core aspect of Dutch culture and language. It can remind people to be more present with friends and themselves.

Gezelligheid: A related word that describes a sense of belonging and connection with other.