ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Deanna!

As a Candlemaker
I love creating with my hands! I am driven to design candles that will delight your palette, bring about laughter or nostalgia - but most importantly - keep you safe. All E+M candles are free of parabens, phthalates and other toxins.

I am a Brain Tumour Survivour

In 2023, after a whirlwind move to a new province, we began settling in to a new life. Shortly after arriving I had a major medical event which resulted in an urgent CT scan. It was discovered I had a 3.5cm brain tumour called a Meningioma. A later MRI would show the tumour was larger than anticipated at 4.5cm. After many hospital visits and worsening condition including seizures and loss of strength and balance, my case became urgent. I had brain surgery in October. During surgery they discovered my tumour had grown to 6cm. Despite it's rapid growth, my tumour was deemed benign.

Life has returned to normal...mostly. I am still in active recovery but thankful to have retained functioning motor skills, (something I nearly lost.)

Today I am back to pouring your favourite candles! Returning to Eighth + Moon was integral for my mental health and well-being. I pour my heart into this business. I am so grateful for the E+M community.

At Home
When not pouring candles or - you know - yelling in disbelief "hey, remember when I had a brain tumour?!" - I am a wife and mother, dog mom, and a pretty okay stand-up comic! I love coffee, board games, and patio weather.