How it all began…

Collage of black and white photographs on a table, including a woman smiling with a tote bag, a box of candles, a hand holding a candle, a tea light candle in an open drawer, a thank you card, and a remote control with a device. Some images have handwritten notes like 'June 2021' and 'The start of something'.

I started Casa di Ovia in 2021 with a simple idea: there had to be a better way to enjoy candles—one that was beautiful, sustainable, and didn’t create more waste every time you wanted to light a new one.

Back then, I was hand-pouring in small batches and figuring it out as I went. The product wasn’t perfect, but people still supported it. That meant everything.

Now, after a lot of refining, I’ve created a refillable candle system that finally feels right. Our Re-Luxe refills are made from minimal recyclable aluminum—designed to be easily crushed and recycled. They’re made to sit inside timeless vessels, so you never have to throw away a perfectly good candle container again.

Casa di Ovia is about making scent a ritual—something calm, considered, and built to last.

Thanks for being here.

With Light,

I. Ovia

““It started as a small idea in 2021—just me, some wax, and a better way of doing things. Now it’s a ritual I get to share, and a way to help others feel at home too.””