Catherine & Co. is a Toronto-based candle company that started off as a pandemic hobby. After being let go from two entertainment jobs in March 2020, Emeraude started making candles. Her goal was to save money, but that quickly became more than just candles. She wanted to showcase the importance of African history in an original way - through clean-burning, slowly made, and ethically sourced candles. Catherine & Co. candles are produced in limited batches in Toronto, are handcrafted using a top grade coconut and soy wax blend, use non-toxic fragrance oils, are cruelty-free, and tell a story while taking you on an olfactory journey.