Vicinity

Our Edgewater candle, created in collaboration with , transports us back to a time of champagne toasts, lakeside glamour, and unforgettable celebrations. ✨

Opened in 1916, the Edgewater Beach Hotel was Chicago’s premier waterfront getaway, known for its private beach, elegant ballrooms, and glamorous social scene. Though the hotel is long gone, its iconic pink sister building, the Edgewater Beach Apartments, still stands along Lake Shore Drive today.

Inspired by a champagne toast at the hotel in its heyday, this fragrance blends notes of floral grapes, oak cask, and pear. 🥂

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📸 Image 1: Chicago History Museum, ICHi-021794; Chicago Architectural Photographing Company, photographer. Image 2: Chicago History Museum, ICHi-024493; Chicago Architectural Photographing Company, photographer. Image 3: mechanicalmuse on Reddit.

As May winds down, our Highland Park candle is inspiring us to finalize our summer concert lineup.

Inspired by sunset picnics on the lawn at Ravinia Festival, Highland Park blends bergamot, amber, and gardenia to transport you straight to the music-filled evenings of summer.

Who are you planning to see at Ravinia this season?
Tell us below 🎶

There’s nothing better than a slow (and safe) burn ✨�A few simple tips for the very best Vicinity candle experience:
• Trim your wick to ¼” before every light�
• Let the wax melt fully edge-to-edge on the first burn�
• Keep candles away from drafts + anything flammable�
• Never leave a candle unattended
A little candle care goes a long way 🤍

✨ Retailer Spotlight ✨
It’s peak garden season in Chicago, and there’s no better place for fresh blooms, curated gifts, and one-of-a-kind décor than the iconic !

Stop by, get lost in the Garden center, and pick up a Vicinity candle in the Gift Shop to celebrate the season. 🌷🕯️

✨ The May Edit ✨

This neighborhood collection of scents is inspiring us to get outside. From the first lakefront walk of the season to gearing up for Ravinia, let’s celebrate summer inching closer with Wilmette, Edgewater, Highland Park, and Lake Forest.

A fresh way to show your gratitude 🤍 Chicago Awakening makes a beautiful Mother’s Day gift, fresh and full of life for anyone who’s been part of your bloom.

Embrace April showers with Humboldt Park. Notes of rose, carnation, and fresh ozone bring the feeling of a quiet, post-storm walk through the iconic park home.

Did you know? Every Vicinity candle is hand-poured right here in Chicago, by us. Locals who are inspired by this city, creating for anyone who loves it just as much as we do.

Lincoln Park in spring, 1911. Early spring, still bundled up, but you can feel the season turning 🔆
That first little hint of green just hits different. It’s what inspired our Lincoln Park candle, with notes of grass, bamboo, and bergamot.
📸 DN-0056734, Chicago Daily News collection, Chicago History Museum

As temps climb into the 70s this week, we’re throwing open the windows and lighting Chicago Awakening 🌷
With notes of magnolia, tulip, and lilac, our newest scent pairs perfectly with the sunny days ahead.