You know how sometimes you’re out and about, minding your own business, and then BAM—something completely unexpected slaps your senses in the best way possible?
That happened to us in Boston… in a restaurant bathroom of all places.
The Bathroom Candle That Changed Everything
Let me set the scene. We’re in Boston on a little getaway, doing all the usual tourist things—Fenway Park, cannolis in the North End, walking until our feet begged for mercy. But somewhere between the lobster rolls and the Red Sox game, we popped into a local restaurant for dinner.
The food? Amazing.
The service? Impeccable.
The bathroom? Life-changing.
I walk in, expecting the usual commercial soap and maybe a mint-scented air freshener at best. Instead, I’m greeted by the most incredible smell. Earthy, fresh, like the Pacific Northwest and a fancy hotel lobby had a baby. But here’s the kicker—Emily walks in a few minutes later and has the same reaction.
Her exact words?
“What is that smell? I want our house to smell like this.”
She immediately starts sniffing around like a scent detective, finds the candle burning on the counter, whips out her phone, and takes a picture of the label like the genius she is.
Brooklyn Candle Co. – Fern & Moss
That’s how we discovered the Fern & Moss candle by Brooklyn Candle Studio.
Turns out, we’re not the only ones obsessed. This candle has notes of sage, lavender, and spruce—and I swear, if “fresh mountain air after a fall rainstorm” was a scent, this would be it. It’s earthy but light, masculine but not overwhelming, and 100% a vibe.
Here’s the exact one: Fern & Moss Minimalist Candle – Brooklyn Candle Studio
Why We’re Now Candle People
Listen, I didn’t think I’d be someone who had “favorite candle brands,” but here we are. Emily immediately ordered two candles when we got home—one for our bedroom and one for the guest bathroom (because we’re fancy like that).
Here’s why you need to try it:
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The smell lingers in the best way: Light it for an hour, and your room smells amazing for hours after.
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Minimalist design: It doesn’t scream “I’m a candle!” The frosted glass looks sleek in any room.
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Non-toxic, soy wax, hand-poured in Brooklyn: You can feel good about burning it nonstop.
Where We Keep Ours
We now keep this candle in:
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The kids bathroom (for obvious reasons)
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Our bedroom (adds a spa feel)
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On the kitchen counter (because why not?)
I’ve even debated bringing it to the car, but I think Emily would draw the line at in-vehicle candle burning.
Final Thoughts from the Modern Dad
So this Try It Tuesday is more than a review. It’s a love story—between two people, a bathroom, and the candle that brought it all together.
If you’re looking to upgrade your home scent game or find a perfect gift for someone who “already has everything,” this is it.
Seriously, go smell this candle. Or better yet, take a cue from Emily and always take a photo of something that smells amazing—you never know when it’ll turn into your new obsession.
