Every phase gets named now, and this is the only one anybody actually looks forward to. "In My Retirement Era" is short, current, and completely accurate about what has just happened.

The Signature Color version, poured with 60+ hours of Sunlit Lavender. A retirement party, a colleague who texts in lower case, a first week of the new era: this is the one.

Why You'll Love It

"In My Retirement Era" — four words that say the whole thing
Signature Color label, so it stands out on a shelf rather than blending in
Natural soy wax with a cotton wick — a clean, even burn, no petroleum wax
Phthalate free and non-toxic — vegan, cruelty free and non-GMO
Sunlit Lavender — lavender and lily over woods and lemon
60+ hours in a 13.5 oz jar, the full-size Signature pour
Hand poured in small batches in Minnetonka, Minnesota — made in the USA

Perfect Gift For

Retirement parties, a younger retiree, a colleague who speaks in captions, a leaving card, a group gift, a milestone birthday nearby, and whoever has already changed their profile photo to a beach.

Product Details

Material: Natural Soy Wax, Essential and Premium Fragrance Oils, Cotton Wick, Reusable Jar
Size: 13.5 oz Jar | 3.5 x 3.5 x 4" 60+ Hours
Attributes: Phthalate Free, Non-Toxic, Cruelty Free, Vegan, Non-GMO
Origin: Hand Poured in Minnetonka, MN, Made in USA
Care: Trim the wick to 1/4" before each burn
Item: SC-1744-8

Scent

8. Sunlit Lavender - Lavender, Lily, Woods & Lemon

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is an "era" gift and who is it for?
A: It is a gift built around the phrase people use for a new chapter, and it suits anyone who talks in that register. For retirement it happens to be literally true.

Q: Is this a good gift for a younger person taking early retirement?
A: The wording is modern rather than gold-watch, which is exactly what somebody leaving in their fifties usually wants. Nothing about it suggests an ending.

Q: What does the Signature Color label look like?
A: It is a printed colour label rather than natural kraft or plain white, so the jar reads as the brightest of the three finishes on a shelf. The glass and the pour are identical.

Q: Is lavender a safe scent to give somebody you do not know well?
A: Lavender is one of the most widely liked scents there is, and this version has lemon and woods in it rather than being purely herbal. It is a low-risk choice.

Q: Can this be burned in a bedroom overnight?
A: Never leave a candle burning while asleep, whatever the scent. Light it for an hour before bed and put it out; the fragrance stays in the room afterwards.

Q: How does the colour label hold up over time?
A: It is printed to stay put through normal handling and burning, and the flame never comes near it. Standing water is the only thing to keep it away from.

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