When Friendship Gets Lit (Literally)

Meet Emma, Sophie, Chloe, and Jess – four best friends who've been inseparable since university. They're the kind of squad that finishes each other's sentences, shares clothes without asking, and has an uncanny ability to find the most inappropriate gifts for each other. Their latest obsession? Mischief Candles – and trust us, their gift exchanges have never been the same.

It All Started with Emma's Birthday

It was Emma's 28th birthday, and Sophie was determined to find the perfect gift. Something that would make Emma laugh until she cried – which, let's be honest, wasn't hard to do. That's when Sophie stumbled upon the Happy Birthday Sugar Tits Candle.

"I mean, it was perfect," Sophie laughs, recounting the moment. "Emma opened it at her birthday dinner, read it out loud, and the entire restaurant went silent. Then she burst into laughter so hard she snorted prosecco through her nose."

The pale pink candle with its cheeky red lettering became the centrepiece of Emma's coffee table, and more importantly, it started a tradition.

The Manifesting Queen

Chloe, the eternal optimist of the group, was going through a rough patch at work. She'd been passed over for a promotion and was feeling pretty down about life. That's when Jess surprised her with the Good Things Will Happen, I Manifested It Candle.

"Jess knows I'm always talking about manifesting and positive vibes," Chloe explains. "But this candle was perfect because it was cheeky about it. Like, yes, I believe in manifestation, but I can also laugh at myself."

Plot twist: Chloe got the promotion three weeks later. Coincidence? The girls prefer to think it was the candle's magic.

Wedding Planning Chaos

When Sophie got engaged, the group knew they were in for a wild ride. Sophie is... let's call her 'particular' about details. So when it came time for her to ask her best friends to be in her wedding party, she wanted to do it in the most Sophie way possible.

For Emma, her maid of honour, she chose the Will You Be My Maid of Honour? Act Like This Is a Surprise Candle. "The 'act surprised' bit was perfect because Emma already knew she was going to be my maid of honour. We'd only been planning it since we were 12!"

For Chloe and Jess, she went with the Will You Be My Bridesmaid? Act Like This Is a Surprise Candle and the Promise No Ugly Dresses version.

"The 'no ugly dresses' one was for Jess because she's brutally honest about fashion," Sophie admits. "I knew if I picked something hideous, she'd tell me straight up. The candle was basically a peace treaty."

The Ultimate Friendship Validation

But perhaps the most meaningful exchange happened when Emma was having a particularly tough time with her self-confidence. She'd been through a messy breakup and was questioning everything about herself. That's when all three friends surprised her with the You Absolute Queen Candle.

"We all showed up at her flat with the same candle," Jess laughs. "We hadn't even coordinated it. Emma opened the door to find three of us holding identical 'You Absolute Queen' candles. She cried, we cried, it was a whole thing."

Emma still has all three candles on her mantelpiece. "They're my daily reminder that I have the best friends in the world," she says.

The Ride or Die Moment

The friendship really proved itself during what the girls now call 'The Great Tinder Disaster of 2023.' Chloe had been catfished spectacularly – we're talking fake photos, fake job, fake personality, the works. She was devastated and embarrassed.

Sophie's response? The You're My Ride or Die Bitch Candle.

"I wanted her to know that no matter what happened, no matter how embarrassing or awful, we'd always have her back," Sophie explains. "The candle said it better than I ever could."

The Birthday Tradition Continues

Now, every birthday in the group involves a Mischief Candle. Jess received the Happy Birthday To My Best Bitch Candle for her 29th, which she proudly displayed at her birthday party.

"My mum was horrified," Jess admits. "But my friends thought it was hilarious. It perfectly captured our friendship dynamic."

The Zero F*cks Philosophy

Perhaps the most philosophical moment came when Emma gifted Chloe the My Last F*ck. Oh Look, It's On Fire! Candle during a particularly stressful period at work.

"It was exactly what I needed to hear," Chloe says. "Sometimes you need permission to stop caring about things that don't matter. That candle gave me that permission."

Why Mischief Candles Hit Different

So what is it about these candles that makes them perfect for friendship gifts? According to the girls, it's the combination of humour and heart.

"They're cheeky without being mean," Emma explains. "They say things we think but might be too embarrassed to say out loud. But they say it with love."

"Plus, they're actually beautiful candles," adds Sophie. "The pale pink with the red writing is so pretty. They look gorgeous in your home, but they also make you smile every time you see them."

The fact that they're handmade in Manchester with natural soy wax makes them feel extra special. "You can tell they're made with care," Jess notes. "It's not just a throwaway joke gift – it's something you actually want to keep and use."

The Collection Grows

What started as one birthday candle has turned into a full collection. The girls now have Mischief Candles scattered throughout their homes, each one representing a moment, a memory, or an inside joke.

"People come to our flats and are either shocked or delighted by the candles," Chloe laughs. "There's no middle ground. But that's kind of perfect – they're conversation starters."

"They're like little monuments to our friendship," Emma adds. "Each one tells a story about who we are and how much we mean to each other."

The Perfect Gift Formula

The girls have cracked the code on friendship gifting, and it's surprisingly simple: find something that makes your friend laugh, but also makes them feel loved. The Mischief Candles hit that sweet spot perfectly.

"It's about knowing your friends well enough to know what will make them laugh," Sophie explains. "But also showing them that you care enough to find something special and thoughtful."

"And let's be honest," Jess adds with a grin, "there's something deeply satisfying about giving your best friend a candle that says exactly what you're thinking but in the most beautiful way possible."

The Mischief Continues

As we wrap up our chat with the girls, they're already plotting their next candle purchases. Sophie's birthday is coming up, and the others are determined to find the perfect Mischief Candle to mark the occasion.

"The beauty of these candles is that there's always a perfect one for every situation," Emma muses. "Birthday, breakup, promotion, bad day – there's a Mischief Candle for that."

And that, perhaps, is the secret to their friendship: finding joy and humour in every situation, supporting each other through thick and thin, and never taking themselves too seriously.

"At the end of the day," Chloe concludes, "these candles represent everything we love about our friendship. We're cheeky, we're supportive, we're a little bit inappropriate, and we're absolutely devoted to each other. The candles just happen to smell amazing too."

Ready to start your own Mischief Candle tradition? Browse the full Mischief Candles collection of cheeky, handmade candles perfect for gifting to your favourite people. Because sometimes the best way to show you care is with a candle that makes them laugh until they snort.