What a year, huh? 2024 was the year we went from tossing around candle ideas to lighting up your lives (and homes) with the launch of 1983. It’s been a ride—full of cozy vibes, local love, and more wax than we care to admit. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and look ahead to what’s cooking in 2025.
The Big Launch
November 2024 was the moment. The website went live, the first orders rolled in, and suddenly, this little dream of ours was a full-blown reality. We didn’t just want to make candles; we wanted to spark a community. With our signature series and Inspired By collection, we set out to fill your spaces with premium scents and warm, fuzzy feels. Seeing your love for our products has been nothing short of magical (cue happy tears and high-fives).
First Markets: Sniff, Shop, Repeat
We dipped our toes into the market scene with The Mom Market Hamilton, and wow, what an experience! Meeting you all in person, hearing your stories, and seeing you sniff your way through our collection was a highlight of the year. It’s one thing to talk about candles online, but nothing beats the IRL vibe check. Thank you for showing up, supporting local, and making us feel like rockstars of the wax world.
Looking Ahead to 2025
If 2024 was all about laying the foundation, 2025 is where things get interesting. Here’s what we’re scheming:
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New Products? Oh, You Bet: More collections, more collaborations, and maybe a few top-secret drops that’ll blow your socks off.
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Pop-Ups Galore: Markets, events, and pop-ups are going to be our jam. We’re coming to you, so get ready to sniff and shop your heart out.
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Deeper Connections: From teaming up with local artisans to spoiling our Candle Cult members, 2025 is all about leveling up the 1983 fam.
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A Little Space to Call Our Own? Let’s just say we’re thinking about a spot to get even cozier. Not quite a retail shop, but a workshop-slash-hangout where the magic happens. Stay tuned—we’re keeping this one low-key for now.
To everyone who’s joined us on this journey so far: you’re the real MVPs. You’ve made 2024 unforgettable, and we can’t wait to see where 2025 takes us. Here’s to another year of candles, coziness, and community.
Stay Lit,
The 1983 Team
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