05.06.22
For Jill Zarin, star of "Real Housewives of New York City," and her daughter, Ally Shapiro, Mother’s Day is a special time between mother and daughter to spread good vibes and manifest good things.
The business partners, who call their venture Jill and Ally, created a new collection of popular crystal manifestation candles to celebrate mom.
The women started their business during the pandemic, selling a colorful array of elegant cloth face masks that complement any outfit. On the heels of that success and the success of Jill Zarin Home (rugs, bedding and furniture), the duo has expanded their business to include candles as a solution for stressed-out women to be enfolded by the mood-boosting renewal powers of aromatherapy.
“We feel that that’s what everybody needs right now,” said Zarin in a recent interview. “A little bit of love, a little bit of hope, a little bit of purpose.”
The manifestation candles are an apropos gift to help loved ones achieve inner peace and those who could use a spiritual pick-me-up, according to Zarin and Shapiro. Candle-lighting holds a dear place in their family as they are used during Shabbat and were a gift to Shapiro for her Bat Mitzvah.
Each two-wick candle, made from 100% soy that burns for up to 70 hours, comes with a crystal. According to Zarin and Shapiro, before lighting the wick, intentions are jotted down, and the candle lit. Then, consumers are encouraged to surrender negative feelings and a particular mantra (a positive affirmation) is recited. The crystals can be collected by the consumer, carried with them or dispersed throughout the home.
Different candles depend on the consumer’s particular needs. To manifest compassion and love, the “Love You, Mean It” Rose Quartz candle in Rose scent encourages consumers to open their hearts to trust, friendship and unconditional love. After the candle is used up, the Rose Quartz crystals are saved to manifest love and compassion, according to the company.
For those in need of well wishes, the Good Luck Charm - Tiger’s Eye Crystal candle in Pink Champagne is lit to encourage prosperity. The crystals are a reminder of one’s determination to see a goal through. If overthinking is overtaking your life, consumers can put their minds at ease with “Don’t Worry About It Sweetheart.” In Agar Wood scent, the candle comes with Smokey Quartz crystals to promote relaxation and encourage consumers to become grounded.
The women used these ethically-sourced crystals including the rose quartz (the universal stone for love), amethyst (for tranquility) and Smoky Quartz (for protection) in their special Mother’s Day collection, retailing at $35 and includes the following:
Thanks Mom Candle—Calming, cooling scents of cucumber, cantaloupe and honeydew are emitted in this candle radiating gratitude along with aloe, powder and bamboo. The so-called at-home-spa has notes of lime and fresh air.
Happy Mother's Day Candle—With notes of bergamot, grapefruit, neroli, orange and cedar, the aroma is meant to remind mothers and their daughters of their zest for life.
You’re Not a Regular Mom, You’re a Cool Mom— A scent with notes of cotton, fresh florals, powder, violet, fresh air, violet, lily and musk captures mom’s uniqueness and irreplaceable nature.
“Candles in general are a great gift, especially for mom,” said Shapiro. “If someone’s mom is an amazing boss, entrepreneur, each candle has a different saying that correlates to that scent and stone. So whether you’re a crystal lover or not, I think every person can connect to our candles.”
For devotees of the show and other reality TV shows, Shapiro and Zarin also offer “Real Housewife in Training” and “Final Rose Material” candles.
Crystal Manifestation Candles and others in the Mother’s Day Collection are available at jillandally.com.