Our Story

I’ve always loved interiors, creating warm spaces that feel personal, inviting, and full of life. Home has always been the place I wanted to return to, and I dreamed of helping others feel that same joy in their own spaces.

When I became pregnant with my twin daughters, everything changed. They became my greatest inspiration. I started to wonder, would I still get to enjoy the little things I loved, like candles? I longed for a calm, cozy space, but I also wanted something safe enough to trust around my babies.

While in London during my pregnancy, I searched for candles that were clean, safe, and beautiful. Most were either filled with toxins or lacked warmth and charm. I couldn’t find what I was looking for, so I decided to create it myself.

That journey led me to discover one of London’s oldest candle makers, who now craft our candles at Handpicked House.

Our candles are hand poured, non toxic, and additive free. They became my comfort during motherhood, and today they remain at the heart of Handpicked House, made for moments of calm, beauty, and peace in every home.

Love, Shahad