Rita Law

Cousins create candle business that hits all the right notes

By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor For cousins Kelly Hui and Rita Law, making candles began as a shared hobby. But, as the pair detailed in an email interview with The Peak, that quickly turned into more. “We made a few batches and it became a hit amongst our friends and family,” Hui began. “The support was so encouraging that we decided to really consider starting a small business. We started testing and researching and learning about [different] fragrances, wax, vessels, wicks, etc. and eventually decided to turn our fun candle making activity into Vela Candle Bar!” Hui and…

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