Evil Queen isn't just a candle brand-it's an experience, a laugh and a heartfelt memory wrapped in the glow of a flickering flame. Since its inception in 2016, Evil Queen has grown from a one-woman operation in a Los Angeles apartment kitchen to a thriving business with a dedicated retail space in downtown Traverse City and a loyal fanbase. Here's an inside look at the magic behind the sass, as founder Ida-Sofia Koivuniemi shares her journey and passion for creating candles with attitude.

Read More in the “In the Studio” feature in Volume 1, Issue 2 of Great Lakes Mosaic magazine.