Orders + Shipping
Do you offer Local Pickup?
We have free local pickup in Columbia, Maryland! You may choose the Pickup option during checkout.
Once your order is ready, you will receive the location and a link to a calender to book a day and time for your pickup.
When will I receive my order?
We ship all "in stock" orders within 1-3 business days from the East Coast. Delivery time depends where you are located. It can take 1-5 days to receive your package once it leaves the store.
For best quality, during summer months or unusually hot weeks, we will ship orders out Monday-Thursday to ensure candles aren't sitting in hot trucks over the weekend.
Where is my order?
You can track your order through the tracking number provided in your shipping confirmation email. If you cannot find this, please email us at orders@overstorybrand.com and we will help you out.
Please allow 48 hours after receiving your shipping confirmation email for tracking information to update.
What is your return policy?
You may return any unused product back to us within 15 days of receiving it. The product must be in it's original condition and in original packaging.
The customer is responsible for return shipping costs and will be refunded the product amount (excluding shipping cost paid at checkout).
Please email us at orders@overstorybrand.com to return or exchange your order.
Do you offer exchanges?
If you are not satisifed with your purchase, you may start an exchange within 15 days of your delivery date. Unused and undamaged items may be exchanged for store credit or for another item retailing the same price. The customer is responsible for return shipping costs.
Please email us at orders@overstorybrand.com to initiate this exchange.
What happens if my package is missing/stolen/damaged?
Please contact us at orders@overstorybrand.com if your package is missing or damaged. We will be happy to investigate further and provide a replacement item if needed.
*NOTE: during summer months or shipping to hot climates, candles may become a little melted due to the nature of our wax. This will harden back up once you bring it inside and let it cool.
Where do you ship?
As of right now, we are shipping only to the United States. We hope to expand our scents to other countries in the near future!
Product Info
What are your candle ingredients?
Our candles are made from a coconut and soy wax blend with lead-free cotton wicks. Our fragrances are made from a blend of essential oils + man-made materials.
Buying candles online is hard- how do I find what I like?
We totally get it- which is why we're creating these two things to make it a little easier on you:
1- You can take our scent quiz to determine which scent calls to you most.
2- We will be launching a Discovery Set soon where you can try several scents in 1oz tins to figure out what you like.
Are your products pet safe?
While it's directed to keep a burning candle away from pets and children, we go through a thorough process of selecting the highest quality ingredients we can to ensure a healthy household.
Smaller animals (such as birds, hamsters, ferrets, etc.) and pets who have pre-existing medical conditions may be more sensitive to certain fragrances. We list any essential oils used in our fragrance blends on each product page. If you have any concerns, please reach out to your veterinarian before burning :)
Candle Care + Safety
How do I get the most out of my candle?
There are a few things to keep your candle in great condition and burning safely.
1. Trim your wick to 1/4" every time you light your candle. This will be done for you for your first burn.
2. Ensure you burn your candle long enough that the melted wax reaches the edges of your jar.
3. Don't burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time.
4. Keep your candle away from drafts.
5. Burn candles on a heat proof surface and away from any flammable objects.
6. If your wick is leaning closer to one side, blow the candle out and while the wax is still liquidy, use an object (like a toothpick or pencil) to very gently push it towards the center of the jar.
What is candle tunneling and how do I prevent it?
Tunneling is when a candle is lit for a very short duration of time, leaving excess wax around the rim of the candle. Continuously burning a candle this way causes only the center of the candle to be burned, creating a "tunnel" of wax. This can cause waste of wax, wick drowning, and a ruined candle.
We use a majority coconut wax blend to help prevent this tunneling, but it's necessary to ensure you are burning your candle at least until it reaches the edge of your container to prevent this problem.
Why do I need to stop burning my candle 1/2" from the bottom?
We know it feels like you're wasting your precious candle, but trust us- you aren't! We tell customers to stop burning their candle when there is about 1/2" of wax left in the jar to ensure the best safety practices and to prevent the glass jar from breaking.
Wholesale, Stockists, + Custom Orders
Where can I find your products in store?
At the moment we don't have a physical storefront and we don't have our products in other stores just yet. Stay tuned and follow along on social media to be notified when it happens!
If you are a store owner and would like to have Overstory products in your store, please contact us at hello@overstory.com.
Do you offer wholesale?
We are currently looking into our options for offering wholesale. We hope to get into the wholesale world in a few months.
If you are interested in buying wholesale, please send us a message at hello@overstory.com.
Do you do custom orders?
We 100% plan on offering custom orders in the very near future. Please stay tuned for when we can offer this!
If you are interested in getting a custom order, please email us at hello@overstorybrand.com. We look forward to chatting with you!