Milis

In early March 2020, Fiona launched Milis after 14 months of dedicated research and experimentation. With over twenty years of experience as a nurse in cancer care, creating with her hands provided a refreshing break from her daily work. In early 2019, while on leave due to an injury, Fiona began making small vintage teacup candles as gifts for family and friends. She quickly grew fond of the ritual of mixing oils and pouring wax. Through her research, she learned that many candles on the market contain harmful ingredients—a discovery that resonated with her as someone who often enjoyed the warm ambiance of candlelight in her own home. Her growing knowledge of candle-making soon inspired her to seek more natural alternatives, ultimately leading to the creation of Milis.

Milis specializes in soy wax candles, handmade in Ireland and crafted with care in Fiona’s workshop. Every candle and wax melt uses materials that are natural, recyclable, reusable, or ethically sourced, with an emphasis on sourcing locally whenever possible. Fiona’s candles are made with 100% natural soy wax, cotton and paper wicks, and a blend of essential oils and high-quality fragrance oils that are vegan, paraben-free, and phthalate-free. Each candle is housed in a reusable glass jar or bottle with a beautiful gold lid, accompanied by recyclable labels and brown card packaging.

Fiona hopes that customers enjoy these soy wax candles as much as she enjoyed making them.

You can shop Milis here.