Collection: Sweet Water Decor

Q: Who founded Sweet Water Decor?

Sweet Water Decor was founded in 2014 by Melissa Horvath , a Pittsburgh native who started the company in her basement and was working on the business full-time within its first year.

Q: Where are Sweet Water Decor candles made?

Sweet Water Decor’s candles are poured by its team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania .

Q: What are the candles made with?

The candles use a proprietary soy-based wax blend made in the USA , premium fragrance oils, and 100% cotton wicks . Individual listings also identify the wax blend as vegan, non-GMO, and kosher.

Q: Does Sweet Water Decor make reed diffusers?

Yes. The brand creates reed diffusers by hand in Pittsburgh , with scents such as Salt + Sea, Warm + Cozy, Farmhouse, Coastal Lemon, and seasonal fragrances. Many current diffusers are listed as lasting approximately four months or longer .

Q: Is Sweet Water Decor woman-owned?

Yes. Sweet Water Decor identifies itself as a certified woman-owned company , founded and owned by Melissa Horvath.

Q: Are all Sweet Water Decor products made in the USA?

No. This distinction is important. The brand’s candles and reed diffusers are made in Pittsburgh, and some additional products such as certain air fresheners are made in the USA. However, many Sweet Water Decor-designed mugs, journals, matches, lighters, candle holders, and accessories are designed in the USA and imported .

Hand-Poured Candles & Home Fragrance from Pittsburgh

Discover Sweet Water Decor, a woman-owned Pittsburgh brand creating hand-poured candles, reed diffusers, home fragrance, and giftable everyday essentials designed around warm scents, meaningful moments, and elevated home style.

Founded in 2014 by Pittsburgh native Melissa Horvath, Sweet Water Decor began in her basement with a love for candles, coffee, and thoughtful design. Today, the company has grown to a team of more than 40 and has sold over 2.5 million candles since launching its candle collection.

Sweet Water Decor’s candles and reed diffusers are crafted by its team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its candles use a proprietary soy-based wax blend made in the USA, with cotton wicks and premium fragrance oils, while its reed diffusers are also handmade in Pittsburgh.

From Salt + Sea and Warm + Cozy to celebratory, seasonal, wedding, motherhood, and faith-inspired candles, Sweet Water Decor makes home fragrance especially easy to give—and just as easy to keep for yourself.

This isn’t anonymous private-label home fragrance.

It’s Pittsburgh-poured scent created by a woman-owned American company that has grown one candle at a time.

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Best Mom Ever Soy Patterned Candle - Clear Jar - 9 oz (Wildflowers and Salt)
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Best Mom Ever Soy Patterned Candle - Clear Jar - 9 oz (Wildflowers and Salt)

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Best Grandma Ever Soy Candle - Clear Jar - 9 oz (Wildflowers and Salt)
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Best Grandma Ever Soy Candle - Clear Jar - 9 oz (Wildflowers and Salt)

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Best Mom Ever Soy Candle - Pink Matte Jar - 15 oz (Wildflowers and Salt)
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Best Mom Ever Soy Candle - Pink Matte Jar - 15 oz (Wildflowers and Salt)

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Sweet Water Decor FAQs: Pittsburgh-Made Candles, Scents & Gifting

Who founded Sweet Water Decor?

Sweet Water Decor was founded in 2014 by Melissa Horvath, a Pittsburgh native who started the company in her basement and was working on the business full-time within its first year.

Where are Sweet Water Decor candles made?

Sweet Water Decor’s candles are poured by its team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

What are the candles made with?

The candles use a proprietary soy-based wax blend made in the USA, premium fragrance oils, and 100% cotton wicks. Individual listings also identify the wax blend as vegan, non-GMO, and kosher.

Does Sweet Water Decor make reed diffusers?

Yes. The brand creates reed diffusers by hand in Pittsburgh, with scents such as Salt + Sea, Warm + Cozy, Farmhouse, Coastal Lemon, and seasonal fragrances. Many current diffusers are listed as lasting approximately four months or longer.

Is Sweet Water Decor woman-owned?

Yes. Sweet Water Decor identifies itself as a certified woman-owned company, founded and owned by Melissa Horvath.

Are all Sweet Water Decor products made in the USA?

No. This distinction is important. The brand’s candles and reed diffusers are made in Pittsburgh, and some additional products such as certain air fresheners are made in the USA. However, many Sweet Water Decor-designed mugs, journals, matches, lighters, candle holders, and accessories are designed in the USA and imported.