Naturally Handmade with

Love + Purpose

Each of my natural soy candles and melts are hand-poured in small batches in my home studio in Delaware. Each scent is inspired by a person, place, or experience from my life that tells part of my story. 

As a survivor of domestic violence, I donate ten percent of every sale to my Shine the Light Campaign.

Christmas + Holiday 2018

TREE FARM
CAROLING
DECK the HALLS
““Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.””
— Edna Ferber

New: Gift Sets

Make gift-giving that much easier and choose from a variety of gift set options that can be individually customized.

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Shop the Collections

Signature, seasonal, custom, and limited edition scents each with a unique story to share.

 
““Storytelling is one of the most meaningful ways to connect with another person.””
— Meg Kuck

Fall Favorites

SPICED PUMPKIN
““Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.””
— F. Scott Fitzgerald
BANANA BREAD
MAMA'S PIE
BOURBON CIDER
APPLE HARVEST
HAYRIDE

New: Signature Collection Scents

RAIN RUN
DOPPIO
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““Happiness is filled with moments of simple joys.””
— Meg Kuck
 

New: Custom Collaborations

 
““For us, this scent captures the comfort of heirlooms, the thrill and the magic of new discoveries, and the softness felt from sharing stories.””
— Meg Kuck, with the gals of Vintage Pantry Company
VINTAGE LINEN
The Vintage Pantry Company, Wilmington, Delaware

The Vintage Pantry Company, Wilmington, Delaware

 
AWAKENING
BALANCE
CLARITY
““These scents smell like something you already knew, but forgot about. Like a remembering of sorts.””
— Jesse Fairchild, Bodhi Counseling and Healing
SACRED SPACES
 

Shop Sale

SAND + SURF
sale
BLUEBERRY BUCKLE
sold out
MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM
sale
COUNTY FAIR
sale
IN BLOOM
sale
LIGHTNING BUGS
sale
COCONUT LIME
sale
LINENS on the LINE
sale
TOMATO LEAF
sale

What’s In A Name?

Learn where the name Moderncity + Main came from, and what it represents for me.

Giving Back

10% of every sale is donated to Domestic Violence Awareness. In February of 2018 I furthered my efforts by establishing Shine the Light Foundation.

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Stockists

I am so happy to collaborate with fellow and local small business owners to share even more of my candles, and my story, with all of you.

Events

Stay up to date and know where to shop with my schedule of markets, popup shops, artist collaborations and special events.

In Print

Interviews, write-ups, reviews, Moderncity + Main news, and more.

Custom

With my help you can create a custom scent for your event or gathering.

Journal

From studio process, to sneak peeks, to everyday moments shared.

Moderncity + Main on Social Media

Instagram

Twitter

See y’all here! 9am to 4pm at Glasgow High School! 🙏🏻💜🔥✨🎄🎁 Come visit me and other artists TONIGHT at @vintagepantryco 5-7pm 🙌🏻✨💜 150 minutes, 34 batches, 216 units, 2 bottles of sparkling water, and a partridge in a pear tree 😉💜🔥✌🏻🎄✨ #madewithlove #tistheseason Some men go to work in traditional suit and tie. And then there’s my guy, whose suit is a bit different ❤️🎅🏻✨ (also this totally scared the crap out of me this morning as I rolled over to turn off my alarm 😂 also also notice my wig 🤶🏻🤣) 🎅🏻❤️🤶🏻✨✌🏻 See you here! 💜✌🏻🎄✨ 9am to 4pm at Hodgson HS! S L O W D O W N | this time of year is crazy for us. Job busyness, markets, online and wholesale orders, long nights and no sleep, colds, Santa gigs, gatherings, festivities, you name it. Sometimes it feels impossible to slow down and just BE. So it’s moments like tonight at the dinner table when I feel so incredibly grateful. For so many things, of course. But most of all, for the time to enjoy a meal made with love, with those I love. ❤️✨ Tonight’s menu: slow cooked short ribs in a dark chocolate chili mole ✌🏻💥 Fun fact: short ribs was one of the first things I made when I was a personal cook in DC 🍽🙌🏻 ...and some lead you to my market shop! 🙌🏻🎄💜✨ THIS SATURDAY December 1, 9am-4pm, Hodgson High School - be there! 😉✌🏻 Hiding behind all of those boxes 📦😂is my gal Gianna 💁🏻‍♀️ She always has a smile on her face and is so helpful and patient with me whenever I drop off all of y’all’s packages to ship out! 🙏🏻💜✨ I am definitely putting in a good word with Santa for her - because of course, I KNOW HIM ✨🤶🏻❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁✨ “We Rise by Lifting Others” - Robert Ingersoll #givingtuesday: consider supporting @shinethelightfoundation today with a tax-deductible donation: www.shinethelightfoundation.org/support ✨✨✨ Every year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, millions of people around the world come together in the spirit of giving, of compassion, and of love. ✨✨✨ Why Support Nearly twenty people per minute are abused in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men—about ten times the state population of Delaware. 💜 Domestic violence (DV), intimate partner violence (IPV), child abuse, sexual assault, and teen dating violence (TDV) are of considerable and ongoing concern. There are a number of national, regional, and local resources available to those in need (see their resources section of the site: www.shinethelightfoundation.org/resources-overview), however the conversation surrounding these issues needs greater attention. 💜 It is their goal at Shine the Light Foundation to strengthen this dialogue, broaden awareness and cultivate advocacy, and to provide a safe platform for individuals passionate about the cause to come together and address concerns and inspire positive change. ✨✨✨ Programs + Outreach Through educational and public programs, the foundation deepens its connection within the community and leverages its efforts in awareness, advocacy, and positive change. Learn More: www.shinethelightfoundation.org/programs-outreach-about ✨✨✨ Make a Donation Consider making a monetary contribution to Shine the Light Foundation. Your donation would apply directly to the operating and programming budgets, making the goals of the foundation that much more attainable. 💜 Donation-Match Pledge I have pledged to match your donation by 50%. ✨✨✨ Share + Inspire Inspire others to participate in this international day of charitable giving by tagging @shinethelightfoundation on social media and using the hashtag #givingtuesday
 

Customer Reviews

“Love my new candles! The owner is very sweet!” - J.Kakes

“These are very well thought out products. They bring back great memories of childhood.” - D. Rubright

“There is so much to say about Meg and her candles. I first fell in love with Tobacco Barn, which is still my favorite, but they kind of all became my favorite. They, along with Meg, left such an impression on me that I now carry them in my store in Milford - Farmhouse302. My customers love them and love supporting the cause behind them. Thank you, Meg, for Shining the Light!” - D.S. Marvel

“High quality candles. Great for gifting. Amazing scents. Good value.” - J.Bellandi

“I love the smell of these candles. I’ve had a couple different ones and I’ve loved them all.” - J.Reardon

“Five stars” - M.Miller

“Bought several candles as gifts and some for myself! You create the most amazing combinations. Can’t wait to try more!” - A.M.Roesser

“Oh my goodness!!! I bought two candles from Meg and they smell absolutely amazing!!! My entire first floor smells so refreshing. I’m a huge fan of Grit+Grace and I cannot wait to get more! Plus [the candles are] handmade which makes me appreciate it so much more. Thanks Meg!” - J.D.Bacon