Candle maker opens second retail store in Boise

Two years of production work at a single Boise address concluded with the opening of a second retail store for the company. Lit & Co. officially opened its new location at 2232 W. Main Street, where the company has operated a manufacturing facility since 2024. The shop joins the company's existing flagship store in Hyde Park as its second brick-and-mortar location in the Treasure Valley.

Owner Kristen Jackson stated that the company always intended for the Main Street space to serve as a retail storefront. The site is located at the intersection of 23rd and Main Street. Jackson described the area as a perfect fit for the business because it offers proximity to downtown Boise while remaining within a residential neighborhood.

The new store offers more than 90 varieties of soy candles produced on-site. The inventory also includes jewelry, art, and home decor items. A dedicated fragrance bar allows customers to create custom scent blends. The shop is available for wholesale, private label, and bulk candle orders intended for gifting or fundraising.

Lit & Co. began making soy candles in 2013. The business has expanded from a hobby to a company with part-time and full-time employees. Candles from the company are also available for purchase at Albertson's and the Boise Co-Ops locations throughout the Treasure Valley.

Jackson credited the local community for supporting the company's growth. She noted that the business remains locally owned and operated. The new location features a dedicated parking lot for customer access.

The store at 2232 W. Main Street is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday. Operating hours are 11 am to 5 pm.