What makes it different from all the beginnings of small businesses? First, his age - only 20. And secondly, his legacy: Kittredge is the son of Michael Kittredge, founder of Yankee Candle.
Mick was eight years old when his father sold the company. "I was a little disappointed, not gonna lie. I wanted one day may have to run the place, "said the young local CBS station Kittredge. So when a college project he needed to find a product market and create a business plan, candles were the obvious choice. He started making candles in his basement and selling them to local businesses.
And yes, he did get help from dad. Said Michael, "Suddenly I was back in is fabulous and I'm enjoying it. It's great to have a place to use my creativity and I had many ideas that were just sort of set up in my head and no place to use them. "
Despite being close neighbors, no one is likely to confuse the product with Yankee: 36-flavor line contains only white candles Kringle, regardless of flavor, they will throw more light, while offering a contemporary look that goes with any decor. Besides the usual pots, pillars, votives and tealights, the company provides inputs and scented candles in the kitchen fire Ramekin, which are available in seven sizes, style blown bowls.